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Gold
Happy to stick to a formula rather than shine in its own right, Gold's quest for glittering success largely proves…

From 526 to one, Writers Guild sifts hopes to find a Shining Light
Australian Writers' Guild supports new series, showcases five more in drive for writer-driven quality.

Pushing Miranda off Hanging Rock
A Melbourne artist has challenged the dominant myth of Hanging Rock by raising uncomfortable questions about actual losses and traumas.

What's On - Tropfest + Oscar Biggies + Nureyev + Suburban Mayhem
Tropfest, Oscar biggies, a Golden Koala and the best filmy feed in Sydney. And a tasty film and food fest…

Government enquiry puts independent production companies in the hot seat
The Liberal Party has just organised a House of Representatives enquiry into the growth and sustainability of the Australian film…

Coming soon to a cinema near you? Ticket prices shaped by demand
A new smart phone app will allow cinema goers to pay less to see less popular films, so tentpole films…

Tropfest same but different for 2017
It is impossible to stop Tropfest, though the gods of chance and chaos and funding have tried. This year the…

Life’s A Pitch, Costume Design, Moving Camera, Robert Thirkell + More!
February highlights include THE MOVING CAMERA and INTRO TO COSTUME DESIGN plus 5 week MOBILE CONTENT CREATION begins.

Lion's Director in righteous victory
Garth Davis, director of Lion, has the Directors' Guild of America award for best first time feature director.

ABC has new Head of Non-Scripted Production
Josie Mason-Campbell fills six month hole as new ABC Head of Unscripted Production, responsible directly to the Head of Television.