A documentary about the tiny inhabitants of the Great Barrier Reef has had a big win in New York, awarded Outstanding Nature Documentary at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
Screenwriter, playwright and novelist Peter Yeldham has died aged 95.
The Asia Pacific Screen Academy (APSA) is inviting expressions of interest for a trio of roundtable events to be held as part of November's Asia Pacific Screen Forum.
'Blaze', 'How To Please A Woman', 'Sissy' and 'Sweet As' will contend for the best original feature prize at this year’s AWGIE Awards, while 'Mrs Harris Goes to Paris', 'The Stranger' and 'The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson' are up for the adapted gong. 'The Newsreader' leads in television with two nominations alongside 'Total Control', 'Firebite', 'Bump' and 'Heartbreak High'.
Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has announced the appointment of Frances Wallace as CEO, with the arts professional returning to Australia after 20 years abroad to take up the position.
Sophia Banks' feature directorial debut Black Site is set for a new life on Sky, which is releasing her cut of the action thriller.
In partnership with the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, AACTA has announced a new initiative to highlight stories from the Chinese-Australian community.
Edith Cowan University has awarded producer Tania Chambers an honorary doctorate in performing arts.