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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…