Umbrella Entertainment is renewing its relationship with Fred Schepisi after releasing the director's first two movies, The Devil's Playground (1976) and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978), on DVD.
"I've just realised this conference is about the digital age."
And so legendary filmmaker Fred Schepisi, AO, began his keynote address at the Australian Director Guild Conference: Directing in the Digital Age this morning.
A group of filmmakers today asked Art Minister Senator George Brandis to urgently address several issues which they believe have reduced the efficiency and effectiveness of Screen Australia.
Lesley Mann, Anthony LaPaglia, Jacki Weaver, Melissa George, Gia Carides and Josh Lucas head the cast of Fred Schepisi's The Olive Sisters.
Fred Schepisi is attached to direct Andorra, an adaptation of American author Peter Cameron's thriller/darkly comic novel.
Fred Schepisi will host Stratton in a special in-conversation event at the Adelaide Film Festival this Saturday October 29.
Actor and filmmaker Warwick Young is currently working with AFTRS to develop a film training program for veterans.
Long-time colleague and friend Sue Milliken pays tribute to the late Jenny Woods.