Two Australian projects, 'Summation of Force' and Lynette Wallworth's 'Awavena', have been selected for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival as part of the New Frontier program, which focuses on experimental work in VR, AR, mixed reality (MR) and AI.
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The BBC has secured the UK rights to FremantleMedia Australia’s six-part 'reimagining' of 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'.
Garth Davis’ debut feature 'Lion' was the pride of this year’s AACTA Awards, winning in each of the 12 categories it was nominated, including Best Film and Best Direction.
Genevieve Morris has had to pull out of ABC comedy drama 'Sando' due to health reasons, and will be replaced by Sacha Horler.
One of Australia’s most prolific directors Phillip Noyce, whose extensive credits include 'Newsfront', 'Dead Calm', 'Patriot Games', 'Rabbit Proof Fence', 'The Bone Collector', 'Clear and Present Danger', 'The Quiet American' and 'The Giver', will be honoured with the Longford Lyell Award at tonight’s AACTA Ceremony.
“There are some directors, when they come knocking, you essentially go, 'I will play a horse in your movie.’ It doesn’t matter if it’s a small role.”
Writer-director Daniel Agdag’s 'Lost Property Office' has made the shortlist in the animated short film category at the 90th annual Academy Awards after winning an AACTA award yesterday.
'Lion' took home seven awards at the AACTA Industry Luncheon, winning in all seven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Original Music Score, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.