Girl Asleep was selected ahead of Jasper Jones, Spin Out and The Death and Life of Otto Bloom. CinefestOZ received more than 30 submissions for the prize, with the winner decided by a jury made up of Armstrong, producer Sue Taylor (Looking for Grace), DP
The organisers hope a new event in New York will foster new relationships and international growth between the screen industries of Australia and the US.
The Make it Australian campaign is heading back to Canberra for the first time since the federal election, restating its case for local content requirements to be placed on digital platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Leading lights of Australia’s film and TV industry today urged federal politicians to act to ensure Australian stories continue to be told on Australian screens.
Screen Australia recently announced a $5.4 million investment in six feature films, including Kim Farrants 'Strangerland', triggering over $32.3 million in production expenditure.
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.
Lithgow High School Student Film makers were recently recognised for their contribution to student film and video production at the prestigious Robin Anderson Film Awards.