New South Wales

COVID-19 stops Sydney Film Festival
Here is the message from Chair Deanne Weir, CEO Leigh Small and Festival Director Nashen Moodley.

Sydney Film Festival honours Jenny Neighbour and goes bersersk
Eraserhead, Empire of the Senses, O Lucky Man and Female Trouble – all in one single night of cinematic extremes…

$20,000 short film prize delves into State Library NSW’s collection
A new short film prize aims to encourage film makers to engage with the past, while helping to open up…

The Whiteley phenomenon – why a painter has impacted theatre, opera and film
Brett Whiteley is no longer exclusive to the visual arts, but has become part of Australian mythology. ArtsHub speaks with…

Creatives have the power to change politics NOW
Claiming a formerly safe Liberal seat will create greater visibility for art and culture. The Arts Party head to the…

Real-to-reel: bringing contemporary craft to the big screen
Craft is a global movement – it’s a human movement – and a new Festival of short film leverages our…

New York arts exec to head up Create NSW as CEO
Elizabeth W. Scott has been named Executive Director, Create NSW, heading up the State’s peak arts and screen organisation.

Booking for sustainability – building a relationship with a venue
Carriageworks Director, Lisa Havilah says that building long-term relationships with artists, and ensuring they have a purpose, is key to…

NAVA Executive Director criticises recent NSW arts summit
Esther Anatolitis offers a fiery response to a missed opportunity, saying the Arts2025 summit spiralled to a point where all…

Arts summit called in NSW
Arts sector representatives are invited to attend a summit in Sydney on 23 March to discuss the state’s future investment…