Australian documentaries are punching above their weight in terms of influencing audience attitudes and contributing to societal change, according to data from Documentary Australia.
While Australian feature documentaries are consistently punching above their weight at home and internationally leading filmmakers say the sector is facing several challenges-
The editors of Breath, Backtrack Boys and Blue Murder Killer Cop part 2 were among the recipients of the 2018 Ellie Awards presented by Australian Screen Editors
Russell Crowe last week urged his 2.73 million Twitter followers to see 'Backtrack Boys' in Australian cinemas, lauding Catherine Scott’s feature documentary as really special and a great story.
Robert Slaviero has joined Umbrella Entertainment as head of sales as the distributor continues its commitment to release a sizable slate of Australian feature films and documentaries.
Bernie Shakeshaft is the rule-breaking jackaroo who takes a chance on three boys on a direct path to juvie when he brings them aboard his legendary dog-jumping team.