Television
Yang Fudong: Filmscapes
ACMI is currently showcasing works by China’s most celebrated avant garde filmmaker Yang Fudong as part of their China Up…
Berlin: Australian joy in northern snow
Berlin in February is brutally cold, but the festival has a special warmth for Australians. Eight films, says Screen Australia.
Why disrespect is bad news for creators
Executive Director of Australian Society of Authors Angelo Loukakis debunks the hype that cash and copyright are bad for creatives.
Sepideh – Reaching for the Stars
Obvious symbolism and convenience doesn't temper this resonant documentary's universality and authenticity.
Razzies: 2014 a vintage year
We do love our Razzies, with the added fun of the Australian box office figures. Do we or do we…
Getting the most out of writing competitions
Writers and industry experts share their advice on how to best use competitions to get your work noticed and propel…
Unbroken
A determined lead performance shows the spirit this rousing but unremarkable retelling of a real-life hero's tale is missing.
Still plenty to do for queer arts festivals
Despite the increased presence of queer culture in mainstream arts and entertainment there’s still a place for festivals such as…
For Australian films, performance can be better overseas
How did the Australian screen industry perform last year in the overseas market? A comparison with domestic figures gives surprising…
Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
A former superhero star stages a comeback as a former superhero star staging a comeback - and comically contemplates authenticity.