Australian filmmakers will be able to tap into the enhanced content of Blu-ray for future DVD releases, with Australia�s top Blu-ray authoring company about to begin initial talks with independent distributors about using the high definition format.
The producer offset division of the Film Finance Corporation has announced that the application for a final certificate for the offset is now available to download on its website.
Elissa Down�s family drama The Black Balloon has passed $1 million at the Australian box office, after boosting its screen count from 61 to 68 last weekend. Meanwhile high school dramedy, Hey Hey It�s Esther Blueburger, has reached $600,000 after two
After a year of delays, Greg McLean�s $25 million croc thriller Rogue is finally getting a US cinema run on April 25, through The Weinstein Company�s new Third Rail Releasing division.
Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Twentieth Century Fox have launched a landmark series of podcasts which aim to teach high school and university filmmakers about every aspect of filmmaking.
After screening in London, Ireland, Copenhagen and Singapore, Australian feature All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane has finally secured a short cinema release in Sydney.
Despite a lack of support from exhibitors, low budget croc thriller Black Water has had a strong opening, taking just over $17,000 on three Darwin screens last weekend.
Icon Film Distribution's office is now officially at Dendy's Newtown premises.