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The AIDC program: pleasure, curiosity and brute realities
The Australian International Documentary Conference is headlined by the idea 'Moment of Truth.' Here are some of our favourite truthful…

What to watch this weekend
Rich resources in Australian stories right now, as High Ground and Occupation: Rainfall arrive to join The Dry and Penguin…

Occupation: Rainfall hits the climax of a cinematic crusade
In the search for filmmakers addicted to genre, the Australian screen sector has its fingers crossed for Occupation: Rainfall. We…

Australia Day Honours List 2021: we find treasure
From new forms of media to honouring elders, this year's award list is muted but touched with joy and melancholy.

Box Office: Australian share of market now at 20%
The Dry and Penguin Bloom have now turned into a Demon Duo, turning heads in the multiplex foyers to local…

Screen Forever program now available, and it is lean and clever
Under the pressure of the pandemic, Screen Producers Australia has put together a tight, pungent program for its belated 2020…

Documentary Conference CEO to leave after AIDC 2021
After four years of taking risks and trusting her instincts backed by passionate documentary makers and a determined staff, Alice…

AIDC pitching list points to new visions for 2021
The AIDC's main pitching competition showcases Asian and South American projects which shift the North-South dialogue in global documentary.

Box Office: Eric Bana is an Australian hero
The drily titled The Dry is doing remarkable business which could well be leg one of a trifecta.

From home to the world – an honoured screen composer has her life sewn up
'The ability to focus, without interruption and just inhabit a beautiful space where you're working extremely fast with clarity.' Nerida…