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Freeplay 2021: Full program and speakers announced for the independent games festival
Freeplay, the world’s longest-running independent games festival, has revealed the full conference program and speakers who will appear at the…

News in Brief: What Melbourne's lockdown means for screens
Plus a round-up of all the week's news and reviews from the world of Australian film, television and games.

Jim Henson Company’s ‘The Portable Door’ adaptation to film in Queensland, starring Christoph Waltz
In another coup for Queensland, the state will host the star-studded fantasy adventure comedy feature 'The Portable Door' featuring Sam…

A Deep Dive into Serial Killer TV
Quality or trash, Adrian Martin eats up the genre. From 'The Sons of Sam' to 'Manhunt', 'Zodiac' and 'The Serpent'…

Film Review: My Name is Gulpilil captures the legacy of a star
Gulpilil takes centre stage one last time in a meditative portrait of one of our most complex, brilliant and important…

More Than Words: What to watch for National Reconciliation Week 2021
Here's your chance to watch, remember, respect, and take action with some inspiring viewing options, from feature film 'My Name…

Bunya Media Group employs Penny Smallacombe and grows a new arm
Taking advantage of Covid development support and Screen Australia Enterprise money, Bunya has moved up a level as a production…

Unionisation for freelancers: why is it worth it?
Here’s what GWU Australia is doing to make freelance and precarious labourers a priority, and how people in other fields…

Marvel's Eternals - The improbable film from Chloe Zhao
Fans WANT this now, but the cinema tragics are just as fascinated too, because director Chloe Zhao last made Nomadland.

Apply for one of ten free bizdev mentorships with Jason Della Rocca
IGEA has partnered with screen and creative agencies to offer 10 mentorships with IGDA’s Jason Della Rocca to studios across…