The industry's proactive approach to the coronavirus pandemic should serve as an example for other areas of the sector, including in the development of new voices, producer Fiona Eagger says.
With 2023 having faded to black, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the year that’s been and envision the year ahead. Emmy and AACTA Award-winning producer turned screen sector executive coach Ellenor Cox offers a series of questions to guide this introspective journey.
AACTA and Sony have joined forces to launch a national short film pitching competition for student filmmakers, with $15,000 worth of production funding on offer.
AACTA has announced the recipient of AACTA Pitch: Mother, with Rhona Rees receiving $10,000 in development funds and an exclusive distribution deal with Monster Pictures for her concept 'Freya'.
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has named the five student filmmaking teams that will take part in this year's AACTA Pitch: Focus initiative.
Filmmaking teams entering AACTA Pitch: Mother should think about their idea in terms of audience and trust the process, according to last year's winners.
To have his short film 'Jia' selected for the Melbourne International Film Festival, in addition to being accepted into the festival's Accelerator Lab, which boasts alumni such as Taika Waititi, David Michod, Justin Kurzel and Sophie Hyde, is a "dream come true" for writer/director Vee Shi.
Emerging filmmakers Sarah Armstrong and Blaise Borrer have been announced as recipients of 12-month placements under the ABC and Bus Stop Films' inaugural Pathways Strategy.