Television
Chinese government beats industry into shape, seems to win
While the world screen industry wrestles with change, the Chinese sector is dancing with an octopus. And everyone is learning…
The Trespassers: From Page to Screen
Meg Mundell's latest novel has been picked up for a big TV adaptation. What does this mean for the writer…
Animals director Sophie Hyde on character, rehearsal and bestie power
What happened when Sophie Hyde and Closer Productions ended up shooting a co-pro in Dublin? And why did the writer…
Big Screen Highlights - Fest pleaser Animals arrives along with Italians galore
Palace's flagship Italian Film Festival is days away, Downton Abbey is calling the fans, and Animals, possibly an Australian bestie…
Box Office 10 September: One big scary clown and some small Australian films
IT: Chapter Two goes out wide, The Nightingale sings quietly together with Angel of Mine, The Australian Dream, Danger Close…
AACTA/AFI 2019 - decisions to make your head explode
A remarkable bunch of feature films are in competition this year, as teams wrestle with complexity, authenticity, sentiment and sheer…
Flickerfest 2020 Calls for Entries
Australia's short filmmakers should scurry to be part of this important launchpad for their bite-sized stories.
On the Move: A reshuffle for Create NSW, new Board for Perth Festival
New Board members for Perth Festival and MCA, a shake up at Create NSW, AIDC appoints new advisory committee and…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
From exhibitions about BFF, contractors announced for Sydney Modern and Australian Museum, Feminist Writers Festival, and this week's opportunities.
How to Hold Space for your Actors
Originally trained as an actor, film director Kim Farrant shares deep wisdom about getting the best from performers.