The games industry in Australia is entering a new era, with the Digital Games Tax Offset and increased
direct investment in games from Screen Australia and state screen agencies. IF examines how the support will stretch beyond developers alone to benefit visual effects and post-production companies and creatives who have traditionally worked in film and television.
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Screen Well is set to run a job-sharing pilot aimed at creating a new pathway for screen workers to enter or return to the industry, upskill, and enhance their work/life balance.
SXSW Sydney has announced the short film line-up for its screen festival, with 33 titles to feature across four programs.
Robert McCall may have claimed his biggest scalp yet on the weekend, with 'The Equalizer 3' shooting past 'Barbie' to reach top spot at the Australian box office.
Noora Niasari’s 'Shayda' has shone in the west, winning this year's $100,000 CinefestOZ film prize.
The NSW North Coast is the latest location for Bus Stop Films' Accessible Film Studies program, with the training to launch at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus this month.
Television commercials are a well-worn path for directors wanting to get runs on board but it is not known as a level playing field for men and women. IF speaks with directors and screen guilds about what progress still needs to be made.
Noora Niasari’s 'Shayda' may soon get another chance to represent Australia on the world stage, after being submitted for the Best International Feature category at next year's Academy Awards.