Australia

The Oscars: Who will win?
Nominees for the world's most coveted film awards have been announced. Few surprises were had, while Aussies Hugh Jackman, Naomi…
RBI: Encore Directory & B&T sold to private equity
Reed Elsevier has sold Reed Business Information, the publisher of the Encore Directory and advertising / marketing title B&T, cAARDS…
My Mistress: Emmanuelle Beart announced for Queensland shoot
French actress Emmanuelle Beart will star with Rachael Blake (Sleeping Beauty)) and Harrison Gilbertson (Accidents Happen), in Stephen Lance's upcoming…
Audi: drives film sponsorship deals even farther
Luxury carmaker, Audi, the primary sponsor of the Brisbane International Film, has signed up to sponsor St.George OpenAir Cinema this…
Berlinale: four Australian shorts selected for festival
Australian short films will have a strong presence at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival, with four films selected to…
Flying Bark: Tashi plays with German friends
Flying Bark Productions' children's television series Tashi (52 x11) is being made through a joint venture entity, Buzz Studios, which…

The National Screenwriters' Conference announces Academy Award winning speakers
The 2013 National Screenwriters Conference has announced Academy Award winning international speakers.

The Best Australian Essays 2012
Editor Ramona Koval has selected a wide-ranging sample of non-fiction writing that is sophisticated, illuminating, and at times surprising.

The Design Trilogy: Urbanized, Objectified and Helvetica
These three documentaries, directed by independent publisher turned filmmaker Gary Hustwit, make up a definitive composite portrait of modern design.

23rd Melb Queer Film Festival announce first highlights
The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is set to showcase the best of international and homegrown filmmaking talent.