The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has launched #SocialShorts, its national online short film competition.
Members of the Australian Directors’ Guild have benefitted from the knowledge that comes with being among the country’s most established filmmakers across the past five months as part of the ADG-40 'First-Hand' sessions.
To celebrate the 40 years since its inception, the Australian Directors' Guild (ADG) will launch a series of mentoring sessions from some of its most high profile members, starting this week.
AFTRS has selected the 12 screen creatives to participate in this year's National Talent Camp skills development program, following week-long workshops in South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, NSW, and Tasmania.
"I like the attention we put on having much more well-rounded female characters but I get a little bee in my bonnet sometimes when all this focus gets put on these 'strong female characters'. Women are just strong - that’s how it is."
When Amanda Higgs first met Rachel Davis a couple of years ago, the two producers realised they both were keen to make a female-led TV show for young girls – one that wasn’t focused on beauty or boys.
Australians in Film (AiF) has announced the 10 ambassadors for its inaugural Untapped online professional development program.
Matchbox Pictures' MD Alastair McKinnon outlines the company's emphasis on development, reflects on the success of 'Stateless' and his bullish, post-pandemic outlook.