Melbourne

Sepideh – Reaching for the Stars
Obvious symbolism and convenience doesn't temper this resonant documentary's universality and authenticity.

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
A tribute rather than a tell-all, sharing the stories of and the love for the man behind many a music…

Female-only film festivals should not exist
Ideally we would have no need for festivals that promote women in film, as we would already give them the…

MQFF Director to step down in 2015
Lisa Daniel has announced she will leave the Melbourne Queer Film Festival after 16 years as Festival Director.

Film festival puts girls on top
In a year where solidarity with feminism is a hot topic, Melbourne’s first feminist film festival will make its inaugural…

Night Moves
Night Moves is an exquisitely tense, slow-burning thriller that doesn't quite succeed as the moralistic study it tries to be.

Australian animation giants converge on ACMI
The best of Australian animated film exports will be featured at ACMI, bringing back some of Australia's most-loved characters.

ACMI CEO to step down after a decade
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image’s Director and CEO will finish up when his contract concludes in December 2014.

Jack and Diane
There is an interesting tale to tell in the central romantic pairing, though not one the feature always recognises.

A funny thing happened on the way to the drive-in
Screen culture, digital art and live performance overlap in the latest project by hybrid arts company, Aphids.