Australia

Box Office: Aussie films debut as lockdown looms
This week Babyteeth reaches the Australian silver screen – but how did the spike in coronavirus cases affect its premiere?

Spike in demand for animation skills creates opportunity for graduates
The film, television and animation courses at Deakin create work-ready graduates supported by industry partnerships and the latest technology. With…

Mukbang moment can build constructive debate on race in cultural sector
The Mukbang controversy is a chance to discuss race and Australian films. Let's not squander it.

Film Review: 'Babyteeth' is a complex portrait of youth
This stage play adaptation is a far cry from your typical YA love story, writes Mel Campbell.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Faculty shuffle for UNSW Art & Design, new rooftop development for AGWA, date announced for disability forum, Melb Writers Festival…

Box Office: small films shine as blockbusters fade
The entire box office is upended as blockbusters disappear and indies turn up on top, though the flicks have become…

Focus on the present, while planning for the future: a career coach's tips
Veteran Emmy and AACTA Award-winning producer Ellenor Cox is now a coach and mentor in the creative sector. Here's her…

TV Review: 'Shaun Micallef's on the Sauce' to keep you off
The well-loved comedian takes a serious but entertaining look at Australia's relationship with alcohol.

Exports can double size of sector, claims Screen Producers Australia
SPA pushes harder on export policy, which is a different can of hopes and worms.

What's Up With DocPlay? An interview with Paul Wiegard
The dedicated documentary streaming service launched quietly in 2016. The Madman CEO says it's now going strong and playing a…