SPA has again taken the Federal Government to task for its proposed Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme, labelling the next steps in the media reform agenda as "weak" and "lacking in a vision or plan".
A Senate committee has recommended the government temporarily raise the copyright cap on documentaries and work to strengthen Australia's PDV sector as part of its offset reform.
First-time feature directors Thomas Wright ('Acute Misfortune'), John Sheedy ('H is for Happiness'), Ben Lawrence ('Hearts and Bones') and Natalie Erika James ('Relic') will vie for the Australian Directors' Guild Award for Best Direction in a Feature Film ($1 million or over) against Sophie Hyde ('Animals') and Wayne Blair ('Top End Wedding').
SPAA Fringe has released an amusing viral video to promote their upcoming conference, hot on the heels of their peers at the Australian Directors Guild which launched its own viral campaign last week.
The filmmaker's life will be honoured with the Esben Storm Award for Best Direction in a Children's Television Program
The third season of Matchbox Pictures' children's series 'Mustangs FC' is currently shooting in Melbourne for the ABC and new co-commissioning partner NITV.
The Australian Directors Guild (ADG) and Screen Australia today announced the third film for the Director’s Attachment Scheme, a new industry incentive for emerging feature film directors to develop their craft.