Visual effects producer Diana Giorgiutti, who had more than 40 years experience in the industry, died last week. The veteran has been remembered by friends and colleagues for her talent and pioneering work, as well as her warmth, calm, and positive leadership.
Global visual effects giant DNEG, which recently opened a Sydney studio, has called on the NSW Government to reconsider proposed cuts to its screen funding programs, arguing it will have a "devastating" impact on the state's ability to attract production, stymie business and job growth, and ultimately result in talent leaving the state.
Lured to Australia by George Miller's 'Furiosa', DNEG Sydney is up and running and plans training programs for later this year.
Sophie Harper will be the next executive director of the Australian Directors’ Guild, succeeding Alaric McAusland.
After Alaric McAusland signalled his departure from the Australian Directors' Guild at the end of last month, DNEG has officially announced it has hired the executive as managing director of its new Sydney studio.
Thomas M Wright backed up his AACTA Award for Best Screenplay earlier in the week with the major prize at the Australian Directors' Guild Awards on Thursday, winning Best Direction in a Narrative Feature Film for 'The Stranger'.
Australian Directors’ Guild executive director Alaric McAusland will step down in January after two years in the role.
Female directors have taken the lion's share of nominations for this year's Australian Directors' Guild awards, with Sian Davies and Stef Smith each securing three nods and their counterparts dominating the feature film categories.