AFTRS Digital Futures Summit series — Audio: Community, Connectivity and Audience

The third edition of AFTRS’ Digital Futures Summit series focuses on the intersection of sound, radio, and podcasting and the shared and individual challenges and possibilities facing the sectors in the age of digital disruption. Following an introduction by AFTRS Council Chair Russel Howcroft, Lillian 'Flex Mami' Ahenkan will offer her insights into creating content and how she engages, connects with, and grows her audience in a session with AFTRS radio and podcasting program convenor, Natalie Pozdeev. Ahenkan is a...

‘Strictly Ballroom’ 30th anniversary at NFSA

National Film & Sound Archive McCoy Circuit, Acton

The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom on September 16 with a Canberra screening of the newly restored Australian classic, followed by a Q&A with stars Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice, as well as a party. Strictly Ballroom was the award-winning debut feature film of internationally acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann and became one of the most beloved Australian films of all time.  Its world premiere took place at the Cannes...

AACTA Pitch: Focus: Submissions

Entries are now open for AACTA Pitch: Focus, delivered in partnership with Sony. Now in its second year, the national short film pitching initiative offers emerging creatives an opportunity to break into the industry by challenging student filmmakers to form teams and create an original production to be assessed by a panel of industry judges. Teams can be made up of directors, writers, producers, editors, and/or cinematographers, with at least one member of the team actively pursuing studies in film...

Crunchyroll Expo Australia

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC, Australia

The Crunchyroll Expo will be coming to Australia for the first time September 17-18 2022 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Previously only held in California and virtually, the two-day celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture in Melbourne is a must-attend for fans of anime of every level, with appearances by voice actors and other industry professionals, in addition to special screenings, cosplay competitions, live musical performances, gaming, manga, art, official merchandise and more. A full schedule will be...

Australian Womens Film Festival

Event Cinemas, George Street 505/525 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Australian Womens Film Festival (AWFF) will be held on September 18, 2022 at Event Cinemas, George Street in Sydney. Founded by Australian producers and filmmakers Kelly Tomasich and Tahyna MacManus, AWFF was established to demonstrate the power of female filmmakers by providing a platform for them to showcase their talents. After launching in 2021, the short film festival created by women, for women returns with a female judging panel comprising Phoebe Tonkin, Margaret Pomeranz, Nakkiah Lui, Amanda Duthie, and...