Sophie Harper will be the next executive director of the Australian Directors’ Guild, succeeding Alaric McAusland.
New ADG executive director Sophie Harper speaks to IF about the priorities for the guild going forward.
Television commercials are a well-worn path for directors wanting to get runs on board but it is not known as a level playing field for men and women. IF speaks with directors and screen guilds about what progress still needs to be made.
First-time narrative feature directors Noora Niasari and Gracie Otto will vie against Warwick Thornton, Jeffrey Walker and Colin and Cameron Cairnes for the top prize at the Australian Directors' Guild Awards next month.