Rochelle Siemienowicz
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Karla Grant, Living Black and keeping it fresh after 18 years
She's interviewed everyone from the Dalai Lama to Kevin Rudd, but Karla Grant says unearthing the stories that matter to…
Writing the fine line between sanity and madness: Wakefield's Kristen Dunphy
Drawing on her own mental health struggles, the award-winning Australian TV writer talks about creating characters who are more than…
News in Brief: Cast of Fires revealed, Ascendant acquired by Goldwyn, and Rising Sun sold to FuseFX
Catch up with our fortnightly round-up of news, views, announcements and reviews from the world of Australian film, TV and…
Creative momentum builds in Tasmania with new industry services
A new crew and facilities database goes live, as well as a locations gallery for filmmakers wanting to work in…
Go remote for stronger stories, says Tailings director Stevie Cruz-Martin
The director of new SBS series The Tailings talks about filmmaking on the remote West Coast of Tasmania, the resilience…
News in Brief: Cameras roll on Total Control 2 while US version gets piloted
SBS cooks up its biggest commission, Megan Riakos leaves WIFT to get creative, and Australian films selected for Hot Docs.…
Flesh After Fifty: challenging stereotypes of ageing females in film
A program of six films resists older women's invisibility. 'Flicks after Fifty' Programmer Kirsten Stevens says finding them was harder…
News in Brief: Zombies rise in Dural, low budget features not dead, BAFTA nod for Babyteeth
Wyrmwood Apocalypse wraps shoot, while George Clooney and Julia Roberts have tickets to paradise in Queensland production boom. A grab…
Fireflies Press is a labour of love and cinephilia
Annabel Brady Brown talks about the birth of a new venture that brings together a global community of film lovers…
Three feminist documentaries to watch for International Women's Day
Surfers, scientists and activists shine in these terrific films about Australian women. Be inspired, challenged and informed while you look…