Australian Film

Australians are animated by animation with a 'local' anima
Australian audiences are good at finding an underlying national identity in blockbuster films, however tenuous.

Seriously Red trailer: a Dolly Parton imitator wigs out
Cast and crew pour themselves a hearty cup of ambition in this upcoming Australian comedy directed by Grace Otto.

Big Owl Pictures – a new Australian film studio
The former head of Warner Bros TV Aus has launched a new Australian film and TV studio.

Romper Stomper – revisiting a 'dangerous' classic 30 years on
Three decades have passed since Romper Stomper exploded onto screens – have our attitudes towards it changed?

Belgian film Close takes out Sydney Film Prize, other winners announced
The 2022 Sydney Film Festival prize winners have been announced, with a slew of Australian filmmakers taking home the coveted…

'Australianness' on our screens? Revel in what's possible
In her new Platform Paper, screen journalist Sandy George calls for concrete steps to support the Australian film and TV…

Baz Luhrmann's Australia to become Disney+ series Faraway Downs
The reimagining of the box office hit Australia will be brought to Queensland for post-production services and visual effects.

MIFF 2022: first films announced
MIFF is back with a smashing program to commemorate its 70th year in the film festival business.

Very Short Film Festival announces winners
The winners of the competition win cash prizes and mentorship opportunities with screen professionals.

Ablaze: with Australia's first Aboriginal filmmaker, Bill Onus
Academic, advocate, singer and filmmaker Tiriki Onus discusses the film made by his grandfather William 'Bill' Onus and the documentary…