Transmission Films managing directors Andrew Mackie and Richard Payten were honoured as the joint recipients of the Australian Cinema Pioneer of the Year Award Wednesday evening at the 90th anniversary dinner of the Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers, while Lori Flekser was named the organisation's next president.
Sue Maslin explains the reasoning behind the Australian Feature Film Forum, which will host an 'Ask Me Anything' session at AIMC that will see filmmakers, exhibitors and distributors ask tough questions about each other's decision making and business models. Ahead of, IF also shares some 'tough talk' from a range of industry figures.
In his new role, Gillezeau will oversee the company's growing local production slate, which includes features 'Helena!', to be directed by Gracie Otto, and 'Kangaroo', to be directed by Kate Woods.
Heading to Screen Forever's SPA Connect or the Online Global Market? We've chatted to some of this year's attendees so you can go in armed. They include reps from Paramount ANZ, ABC, NITV, Stan, Icon Film Distribution, Studiocanal, ZDF Enterprises, Film Mode Entertainment, Wildbrain, Cineflix Rights, OUTtv, All3Media International, Dynamic Television and Red Arrow Studios.
Australian moviegoers are far less receptive to Hollywood action/adventure movies than US audiences, according to a new study.
CEO Elizabeth Trotman noted that StudioCanal AU-NZ was already developing a family film, two biopics, a prestige drama and a romantic comedy.