The Jewish International Film Festival 2024 (JIFF) opens later this month, bringing a slate of 41 feature films, two television series, and a special short film showcase.
The artistic director of next week's Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) has re-emphasised the importance of the event amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, describing film festivals as "joy and a jewel in our multicultural society".
Western Australian independent distributor Halo Films is set to bring its slate to the east coast after partnering with Eddie Tamir's cinema business Moving Story.
Former Hopscotch Films and eOne colleagues Troy Lum and Jason Hernandez have partnered to launch a new distribution company, Kismet, with a stated commitment to local films and an international slate that includes Palme d'Or winner 'Titane'.
Independent Cinemas Australia is inviting federal MPs and the wider community to visit local cinemas throughout next week in an attempt to raise awareness of the pandemic's impact on its members and secure greater financial support.
Melbourne's Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas and Sydney's Ritz Cinemas have launched VOD service 'At Home', with a catalogue that includes new and recent releases, as well as classics.
Unlike the major chains, the Eddie Tamir family-owned cinemas are screening 'The King', 'The Irishman', 'Marriage Story' and 'The Two Popes' three weeks before each title’s Netflix premiere.
More cracks are appearing in the previously impregnable 90-day theatrical window, causing consternation among the major chains and some independent cinemas.