While production shutdowns are causing mass unemployment among all sectors of the screen sector, some practitioners see an upside.
In forcing the film and television industry to explore new ways of working, the pandemic may also have inadvertently exposed the superfluousness of the long days synonymous with production. IF explores change in the air.
As Australia begins to face the reality of 'living with COVID', there is discussion among the screen sector about how safety protocols may evolve in the new climate to include measures such as vaccine mandates for cast and crew.
One of first features to roll during the pandemic, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller 'Dark Noise', has wrapped after an eventful shoot which spanned 28 days spread in blocks over 12 weeks.
Philip Quast, Steve Le Marquand and Sara Wiseman are among new additions to the cast of 'Dark Noise', Clara Chong and Ben Allan's thriller which was among the first features to roll during the pandemic.
Director/writer Clara Chong and producer/DOP Ben Allan are shooting 'Dark Noise', one of the first features to roll during the pandemic, in Sydney.
Recognizing that many DOPs are in dire straits financially, the Australian Cinematographers Society is giving one year's free membership to its 1,600 members.
Michael Caton and John Jarratt are attached to star in X Was Here, the feature writing and directing debut of Clara Chong.