Documentary
AIDC creates its own awards, with just a touch of defiance
The deadline for the AIDC awards for completed projects is December 16, as the organisation embraces the power of competition.
Film Review: Women of Steel documents a landmark fight for worker's rights
Documenting the 14-year campaign for women's jobs in Wollongong, Robynne Murphy's film honours dogged perseverance and collective activism.
Film Review: Morgana gives permission for pleasure
Tracing the evolution of a middle-aged housewife into a feminist porn star, this documentary marks the welcome crumbling of divisions…
Sonia Bible and The Witch of Kings Cross
With her occult paintings and kinky sex life, artist Rosaleen Norton caused scandal in 1950s Sydney. We talk to the…
Film Review: Slim & I spotlights country music's unsung legend
Kriv Stenders' insightful and entertaining documentary places Joy McKean in her rightful place centre stage, says Anthony Morris.
Film Review: I Am Woman nails Helen Reddy's quiet self-possession
Unjo Moon's debut feature has profound affection for its subject but the script could have done so much more, argues…
Film Review: 'The Very Excellent Mr Dundee' is a trainwreck
For reviewer Anthony Morris, the Paul Hogan comedy makes a series of bizarre and problematic choices that don't add up…
The real cost of defunding the ABC
ABC funding cuts undervalue both the arts and contemporary stories in our multicultural Australia, argues Vyshnavee Wijekumar.
The future of cinemagoing in a post-COVID world
COVID-19 shut down the world. Now restrictions are loosening, how will cinemas bounce back?
Key AIDC guest Gordon Quinn hospitalised with Coronavirus
Gordon Quinn was an exquisite presence at the Australian International Documentary Conference. A week later, he was sick and looking…