Rachel Ward’s most recent role? Farmhand. After ecological despair following the Black Summer fires, the director rolled up her sleeves to learn about regenerative agriculture, as tracked in documentary 'Rachel’s Farm'. Ward and producer Bettina Dalton talk to IF.
Screen Australia's First Nations Department and Network 10 have chosen the eight short documentaries to head into development as part of their First Facts: First Nations Factual Showcase initiative
IF speaks with the documentary filmmaker and NIDA green ambassador about the important role storytelling can play in sustainability.
Given the impact of extreme weather events and the coronavirus pandemic in the past couple of years, Australians could be forgiven for having a sense of foreboding about what the country could be dealing with at the end of the decade.
Writer-director Damon Gameau’s new documentary short, 'Regenerating Australia', follows on from solutions explored in '2040' and asks the question, "What would Australia look like by 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people?"
Entertainment marketer Bridgette Graham is the recipient of this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship, with the $20,000 grant announcement made at this week's Australian Independent Distributors Association (AIDA) Conference.
The inaugural recipient of the Natalie Miller Fellowship is now at its helm, with Stan head of features and development executive Rachel Okine taking the reins following the departure of Sue Maslin.
Women in the screen industry seeking a pathway to leadership are encouraged to apply for this year's Natalie Miller Fellowship.