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Nashen Moodley, Sydney Film Festival: 'the in-person event is the ideal'

The SFF director discusses new film talent, this year's program and the lessons – so far – of the pandemic.

It can be hard to look at box office figures without feeling blue. Image: Paramount Pictures.
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Screen funding splutters amid a Sonic (the hedgehog) boom

All eyes are turning to Easter for the Australian box office as the sector tries to recover from an underwhelming…

Nostalgic love for the Harry Potter universe has become very complicated. Image: Warner Bros.
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JK Rowling betrayed us but I'll still watch Fantastic Beasts

Is it possible to reconcile the author's views on trans women with nostalgia for the Harry Potter universe?

Fragrance of the First Flower will enjoy its Australian premiere at the MQFF Mini Festival. Image: Portico Media.
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival launches mini program

Some 12 features and documentaries will screen this month for MQFF Mini.

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Screen Team: Animatronics director Paul Trefry

Our new career Q&A series kicks off with Paul Trefry's insight into being an animatronics artist.

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Julie Peters, ABC: trans stories on screen are getting better – at last

Having worked in TV for decades and transitioned in the 90s, Julie Peters is optimistic about the future.

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Morbius review: going for bust with blood lust

Short, fast-paced, focused almost entirely on its big-name lead – how does Sony's latest superhero film stack up?

Mental-health is now receiving greater attention in the screen industry. Photo: Colton Sturgeon on Unsplash
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Yes, mental health matters in the screen industry

Wellbeing initiatives are crucial given the prevalence of mental health issues for those in the Australian 'entertainment' industries.

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CinefestOZ Albany program launch

Local talent and stories will be a key focus of the CineFestOZ program in April.

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Docklands Studios Melbourne opens new sound stage

Sound Stage 6 includes a soundproof set and a 900,000-litre tank for underwater scenes.

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