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Why some cinemas thrive as cultural hubs
Against the odds, many local cinemas continue to prosper. The key is community, and this is how they make it…
Javier Grillo-Marxuach - changing the world, one writers' room at a time
Iconoclastic US showrunner and writer talks his favourite series, Latino culture, magic realism, superheroes, comics and diversity as an evolutionary…
Sherpa: Trouble on Everest - the heart and soul of a film
The production story of Sherpa is a thrilling yarn in itself, with some important messages about planning, treatments and sheer…
Hot Docs: Australian films set anywhere but the city
In a lovely moment, thirteen Australian docs go to Hot Docs this year as part of a special focus. But…
Small players making it in global gaming market
Developers from tiny markets like Australia are not necessarily disadvantaged when making games go global - a marked contrast to…
What the arts can learn from games development
No art form connects with its audience more viscerally than gaming: it's time everyone else paid attention.
Bringing learning into the workplace with Open Channel
Open Channel short courses and professional attachments help aspiring creators get in the workplace early.
AIDC 2016: Roger Jackson, Kinonation and the global opportunity of VOD
Indie-friendly VOD is alive, kicking and even easy, if you don't get cynical on the way.
Magnus Temple, reality TV and a better view of humanity
While so much true life large scale filmmaking wallows in exploitation, Magnus Temple makes tender series about ordinary people and…
Tomorrow's Parties
Despite an interesting premise and solid performances, Tomorrow's Parties dystopic visions limit the emotional pull.