Screen Australia has asked the local industry to rank its transparency and integrity as part of a broad assessment of the federal agency's performance.
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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' has held the top spot at the local box office for the fifth weekend in a row with the Sega game-inspired smash now grossing $27.6 million.
'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' continues to hold the top spot at the local box office after grossing $2.14 million in its fourth weekend.
Local filmmakers have been encouraged to collaborate earlier with distributors and creative agencies to maximise their chances of box office success, according to industry experts at the recent Australian Film Feature Forum (AFFF).
More than 400 guests and attendees gathered at the iconic Bondi Pavilion for an evening of speeches, film screenings and after party to celebrate the start of the 34th annual Flickerfest on Friday night.
Disney held a special screening event for the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown at the Hayden Orphuem Picture Palace on Friday, which included a performance by Australian singer Angie McMahon.
The Australian screen industry needs to take a tough look at the films it is releasing each year and why most are not appealing to audiences, according to veteran producer Sue Maslin AO.