Television
John Landis: from triumph to tragedy in a fedora
The Melbourne Festival has scored an exclusive cinematic coup with zany American director John Landis. It may bend his brain.
Patrice Chereau: La Reine Margot director dies, aged 68
The French film theatre, and opera director, Patrice Chereau, who won the Jury Prize at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival…
Backlot Films: producers taking to the distributor-for-hire model
Six months after it officially launched it’s distributor-for-hire model, new Melbourne theatrical distributor, The Backlot Studios, is expanding it’s slate…
AACTA Awards: dates announced, frocks at the ready
AACTA President Geoffrey Rush and NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, have announced the date…
Brief: Screen Australia feature development investments October 2013
$650,000, 18 features, 4 individuals - Scroz makes another bid to support the future.
Metallica: Through the Never
Part concert film, part extended, dream-like journey into an apocalyptic world inspired by the band’s songs.
Iranian cinema flourishes despite strict regime
The third annual Iranian Film Festival aims to challenge stereotypes and promote some of the world's most exciting cinema.
The meditation of darkened theatres
Committing time and focus to a performance may tap the benefits of meditation, mindfulness and rest.
BOOST YOUR CAREER SKILLS - SHORT COURSES @ AFTRS OPEN
Just scheduled in November INTRODUCTION TO DIRECTING with AFI, AACTA & ADG award winner Jessica Hobbs. Highlights this month include:…
The Great Beauty
Acclaimed at Cannes, Paolo Sorrentino's new film is a homage to Rome and a sweeping, evocative tale in the style…