The Dressmaker has continued its ascension up the all time Australian box office rankings passing $17 million in its seventh week.
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The Dressmaker has cruised past $16 million at the box office taking total earnings of Australian films and feature documentaries past $85 million.
While the major exhibitors and distributors are close to an agreement to shorten release windows from 120 to 90 days next year, the chances of a far more flexible regime for Australian and other independent films appear remote.
Director Abe Forsythe and Studiocanal have given us the first look at the new Australian feature film set during the aftermath of the Cronulla riots.
Disney/Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens has smashed the records for advance ticket sales in Australia, pointing to a massive opening at 12.01 am on December 17.
Transmission Films has formed a new venture to manage its film distribution activities in New Zealand.
The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live will be broadcast into Australian cinemas from London's Garrick Theatre in January.
While the screen industry has plenty to celebrate as Australian films are set to finish the year with around $87 million in B.O. takings, the results show a sizable number of films failed to address fundamental questions.