Thirteen recent graduates from the WA Screen Academy have received a strong boost to start their career after being selected to either direct or crew on the 26 episodes of the new Channel 7 children's series Trapped.
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The new short film from Tropfest Bright Spark winner Karl Madderom has been accepted into the Portobello Film Festival in London and the Washougal International Film Festival in Portland, USA, both in August.
With a snazzy new website "For Australian Content Creators", IF has launched a great new look emphasising on content with new sections.
Steve Callen's Christmas wish list seems to be coming true, with his celebrated first short film 'You Better Watch Out' recently being accepted into the Academy Award accredited short film festival at Palm Springs.
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.
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.