Australia

Screenrights announces $300K in Cultural Fund support for screen initiatives
Screenrights has awarded $300K to six screen projects in Australia and NZ.

Parasite Live in Concert review: hypnotic, meticulous, sublime
Parasite live in concert with Jung Jae-il and Orchestra Victoria was a MIFF 2025 highlight.

Killer Whale: Australia’s Megapod review – nature in all its blood-soaked glory
Narrated by Richard Roxburgh, Killer Whale follows a pod living off the coast of Western Australia.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review – as sharp and deadly as any katana
Shinobi's return is a strong argument for the series' continued relevance.

Best new shows & films streaming this week on BritBox, Netflix, HBO Max, ABC, SBS and more …
Discover the best new shows & films streaming this week, from 25 to 31 August 2025, on the major streaming…

2025 MIFF award winners: A Poet wins the $140K Bright Horizons Award
This year's winner of the MIFF Bright Horizons Award depicts a failed poet turned reluctant mentor drifting between aspiration and…

The SXSW Sydney Games Showcase is an unmissable experience for all gamers
The SXSW Sydney Games Showcase is a must-see celebration of bold ideas, immersive gameplay, and the best in emerging game…

Peacemaker just erased Snyder's Justice League forever: what's new in the 2025 DC universe?
Peacemaker retcons the Justice League cameo, making the Justice Gang canon instead.

Cheesy short dramas are taking over our social media feeds – here's why
New, minute-long serials – or short dramas – are reshaping the way we consume screen entertainment.

10 great films added to streaming this week (that you can watch right now)
Discover 10 great films added to streaming this week (18-24 August), and find your next must-watch.