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FeaturesHead of drama at Australia’s ABC talks competing with streamers 383s3a
Sally Riley, head of drama at Australia’s ABC, discusses the type of shows she is commissioning, and the role of the public broadcaster in the country’s scripted landscape.
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‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ sequel set to shoot in Australia later in 2022 4z5k6v
It will mark the fifth title in Legendary and Warner Bros. MonsterVerse franchise
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Australian film sector boosted by drive to find diverse voices 592118
Some of the most exciting new films coming out of Australia are the result of a national drive to find and stories from traditionally underrepresented quarters.
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Sci-fi ‘Monolith’ wins first greenlight from Australian film lab 1y6e42
Shooting set to begin in May ahead of a festival premiere later in 2022.
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Australian financier Storyd steps up to female-driven features 92a6l
Initial investments include Daina Reid’s ‘Run Rabbit Run’ and Gracie Otto’s ‘Seriously Red’.
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Grainne Brunsdon named head of content at Screen Australia 5k5zr
Screen NSW executive takes up influential role in March.
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Melbourne Film Festival introduces new award worth $100,000 4z71c
The best film award is for features from anywhere in the world that are either a debut or a second film for the director.
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Australian films reach 35-year high at the local box office in 2021 65212v
They were led by Sony’s ‘Peter Rabbit 2’ and Roadshow’s ‘The Dry’.
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Four Australian films to tempt festival directors in 2022 5l4x4b
A new film from Rolf de Heer as well as fresh names are sparking buzz.
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International film, TV for more than half of fiscal 2020/21 production spend in Australia 3i5lp
Screen Australia data reflects surge in production since industry adjusted to pandemic.
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‘Nitram’ wins major prizes at Australian Academy Awards 2ee3n
The film won in the best film, director and original screenplay categories.
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Australian TV rebate gets boost while popular film is left at same level 215427
The local industry has greeted both moves with relief.
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Iconic Australian actor David Gulpilil dies 11736x
The actor starred in films including ‘Walkabout’, ‘Crocodile Dundee’ and ‘Rabbit-Proof Fence’
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Sydney Film Festival director Nashen Moodley talks date changes, fainting audience 3i6y2l
Moodley discussed staging this year’s event, the most talked about films and the pros and cons of the on-demand elements.
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Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘There Is No Evil’ wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival 285c4l
Ben Sharrock’s Limbo received a special mention.
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How are vaccine ports, health checks and social distancing impacting cinema-going around the world? 725u5h
No Time To Die’s potent global rollout has steadied the nerves of exhibitors, but Covid-19 rules still present a mixed bag for audiences.
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Funding challenges and difficult subject matter: making Justin Kurzel’s ‘Nitram’ 6jxt
Australian producer Nick Batzias discusses the Palme d’Or contender.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: New Zealand festival director Marten Rabarts on watching whales from his office 5m4ax
The globetrotting film exec turned festival director reflects on a year spent grounded and his formative influences.
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How easy (or not) is it for international cast and crew to shoot in Australia and New Zealand in 2021? 1kvd
Filmmakers need to navigate tight entry rules, ission caps and strict quarantine protocols.
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Four debuts, two local films in Adelaide competition line-up 40444d
The Adelaide Film Festival has announced its competition line-up for 2015.
