The May edition of IF is out now, in which we go behind the scenes of 'The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson', chat to Sean Keenan about 'Barons', and take a deep dive into the issues facing theatrical distribution and exhibition ahead of the Movie Convention and the Australian Feature Film Summit.
After Leah Purcell is released from lockdown - literally - when filming of 'Wentworth' wraps in early September, she will resume developing a raft of feature film and TV projects including a series based on her play and movie 'The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson'.
The Australian Feature Film Summit (AFFS) has unveiled the program and first round of speakers for its in-person portion in May.
Nearly 50 projects will benefit from $1.2 million through Screen Australia's Premium and Generate Funds, including new work from 'Class of 07' creator Kacie Anning and multi-hyphenate Leah Purcell.
Screen Queensland has announced 11 companies to share in just under $1 million in funding, designed to help their businesses pivot and diversify through the pandemic.
The entertainment and arts industries are mourning the loss of pioneering television executive Neil Balnaves, following his death in a boating accident aged 77.
With National Reconciliation Week encouraging Australians to learn more about shared histories and cultures to start this month, the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is set to honour traditional custodians of the land through film towards its end.