Events

Hollywood writer, director and coach John Hindman is coming to Australia in July and August for the first time to work with Australian actors and emerging screenwriters across Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. He will present two full day acting workshops in Sydney (July 22-23), Melbourne (29-30) and the Gold Coast (August 5-6), plus three evening screenwriting/story structure classes July 24-26 in Sydney. Over 20 years of teaching in Hollywood, Hindman has amassed a following of established and emerging...

Queer Screen Pitch Off offers Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers up to $10,000 of funding towards the production of a short...

Regionality Cairns is back for 2023, with the one-day screen industry event to be held at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) on July 28. Presented by AIDC and Screen Queensland, in collaboration with Screenworks, the second edition will include a masterclass, pitch workshop, industry sessions, curated meetings, and networking opportunities, all designed to provide exposure for regional Queensland-based nonfiction practitioners. The first line-up of speakers and decision makers is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday, June 7. Early Bird...

MIFF has been continuously running since 1952, making it one of the world’s oldest film festivals, alongside Cannes and Berlin. Presenting a curated global program of innovative screen experiences and the world’s largest showcase of exceptional Australian filmmaking, MIFF is an accessible, iconic cultural event that provides transformative experiences for audiences and filmmakers alike.