Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature at the ACMI

ACMI, Melbourne Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF): Works of Nature features five major digital artworks that incorporate guided meditation and transcendent, interactive experiences. Visitors evolve from droplets of water to majestic and ancient trees, cells and black holes – gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world, and our place within it. MLF has staged exhibitions across the globe – from Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals to London’s V&A and Design Museum, to Lisbon Triennial, Istanbul Design Biennial, and beyond – using immersive...

AACTA Awards 2024

The 2024 AACTA Awards will take place on Saturday, February 10, preceded by the AACTA Industry Awards on February 8. Both ceremonies will be held at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast. A five-day festival spanning February 7-11 will be held to coincide with the awards, featuring a day devoted exclusively to First Nations content and creatives, networking hubs, and a Screen Careers Expo for those curious about pursuing a career in film or television. Tickets...

Applications due: John Hinde Award

The Australian Writers' Guild's John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing is currently open, celebrating the development and showcasing of sci-fi screenwriting for feature film, television, web series, audio and interactive media. Funded by a bequest from the late Australian film critic John Hinde, the award offers $10,000 per year for the best produced script and professional support for the best unproduced script submitted. This year, the produced category has been split to cover 2022 and 2023: 2022 Category: $10,000 will...

Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2024

The 2024 Antenna Documentary Film Festival will be held in Sydney towards the end of February, showcasing a selection of creative, thought-provoking documentaries from around the globe over 11 days. The Australian premiere of Maria Fredriksson's The Gullspång Miracle will open the festival. The film follows two pious sisters who buy an apartment after having witnessed a divine sign – only to realise that the seller looks identical to their other sister, who committed suicide some thirty years before. What...