The Melbourne International Film Festival has appointed Damien Hodgkinson as its inaugural chief executive officer.
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Australia is among the most represented countries outside of the US in the initial line-up for this year's SXSW Film and TV Festival, with Natalie Bailey’s 'Audrey', Jon Bell's 'The Moogai', and Jack Clark and Jim Weir's 'Birdeater' among the films selected.
Writer and director Jon Bell's debut feature 'The Moogai' and Sally Aitken documentary 'Every Little Thing' make up the Australian contingent bound for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
AACTA has announced more than 70 of the events that will form part of its inaugural festival, including talks with Danny and Michael Philippou, Warwick Thornton and Celeste Barber.
Jonathan Ogilvie’s semi-autobiographical music drama 'Head South' is set to open the International Film Festival Rotterdam in January.
Blackfella Films producer Darren Dale has been appointed Sydney Film Festival (SFF) board chair, taking over from Deanne Weir, who has announced her retirement after eight years on the board.
Daniel King's 'Her Name is Nellie' premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival last Sunday, taking viewers on a journey of understanding in relation to the life of times of his ancestor Nellie Bungil Walker.
Directors Ivan Sen, Kitty Green, and Ricard Cussó will provide insights into their craft as part of this year's Brisbane International Film Festival, joining the line-up of speakers for the industry days.