Jen Peedom's 'River' and Ben Lawrence's 'Ithaka' add to the already strong contingent of local films bound for August's Melbourne International Film Festival, which unveiled its full program today.
With Greater Sydney facing another two weeks in lockdown, the growing COVID-19 threat has led to mixed reactions regarding productions in the state as movements become more constricted.
'Nitram' star Caleb Landry Jones has won best performance by an actor at the Cannes Film Festival.
Six films are set to vie for this year's AACTA Award for Best Documentary, with voting for the winner open from today until August 2.