The US studios have named Australia among the world's "most notorious marketplaces for the distribution of illegal film and television shows."
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Ruth Harley steps down as CEO of Screen Australia on November 8 convinced that the agency and the screen industry are in much healthier shape than when she started five years ago.
Australian TV drama is being widely hailed for its excellence but many directors are being treated badly by networks and production companies, according to Australian Directors Guild executive director Kingston Anderson.
Professor Peter Little has been appointed chairman of the board of Screen Queensland where Jennie Hughes is acting CEO following the resignation of Bryan Lowe.
Mia Wasikowska was named star of the year and Jack Thompson received the lifetime achievement award at the Australian International Movie Convention on the Gold Coast on Thursday night.
Australians are allocating less of their rising discretionary spending to going to cinemas- but 3 million baby boomers ought to guarantee a bright future for the industry if there enough films to appeal to their demographic.
The winners of the News Corp Australia Box Office Awards were announced at a luncheon held at the Australian International Movie Convention today.
Keynote speaker, Senator the Honourable George Brandis QC, spoke to delegates and media at the opening session of the Australian International Movie Conference this morning.