In an age where channels for short form content are multiplying, an initiative has been launched under the Australian Directors Guild banner specifically to promote Australia's quality short films.
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The New Zealand Film Commission today welcomed news that funds from the Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF) will be available to New Zealand film and television producers from next week.
Chris Nyst, the criminal lawyer turned crime writer who won an IF Award for his Gettin' Square script in 2003, has resurfaced with a new crime film called Crooked Business, which he directed as well as wrote.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2009 Walk of Fame recipients, which includes Australia's Hugh Jackman.
After screening in the UK, Poland, Mexico and Malaysia, croc thriller Black Water will finally make its debut in the filmmakers� home city of Sydney in a special screening presented by the Australian Writers� Guild.
Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, has won a Daytime Emmy award for her show Bindi: The Jungle Girl.
Australian filmmakers have received some measure of comfort after research released yesterday by the Film Finance Corporation revealed audiences are not biased against Australian films when it comes to watching them in cinemas.
Breakout 2007 hit and IF Award winning film The Jammed has proven to have even longer legs, securing a New Zealand theatrical opening across six screens next week.