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Getting the most out of writing competitions
Writers and industry experts share their advice on how to best use competitions to get your work noticed and propel…
Unbroken
A determined lead performance shows the spirit this rousing but unremarkable retelling of a real-life hero's tale is missing.
Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals
Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…
For Australian films, performance can be better overseas
How did the Australian screen industry perform last year in the overseas market? A comparison with domestic figures gives surprising…
Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
A former superhero star stages a comeback as a former superhero star staging a comeback - and comically contemplates authenticity.
Why you didn’t get the job
Before you launch your 2015 job hunt, you need to know what you did wrong last year.
The Ultimate Kick Starter Campaign: Christopher Doyle and the Umbrella Movement
Christopher Doyle, a truly remarkable cinematographer, has brought his own ratbaggy joy to Kickstarter...
Golden Globes winners: and a charming comparison
Here is the list, with a nice correspondence with the APSA Awards in Brisbane, involving Russia and a coastal fight.
The Awards Race - stacking the international AACTAs against the rest
The International AACTAs are supposed to provide some wider profile for the organisation. So how does its nomination list compare?
New Skills For A New Year! Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, TV Skills & Production Design
SUMMER SCHOOL Filmmaking & Screenwriting last chance. Jan-March courses include: ADVANCED LIGHTING SKILLS, REFRAME: MULTIPLATFORM WRITERS’ WORKSHOP, VISUALISING STORY FOR…