Michael Ebeid will take over as chair of the Screen Australia board, replacing Nicholas Moore.
'Carnifex' producer Gena Helen Ashwell has responded to claims from author Matthew J. Barbeler that the upcoming film shares "striking similarities" with his 2016 novel of the same name, describing them as "confusing".
Producers Helen Leake and Gena Ashwell and director Bruce Beresford aim to start shooting 'Monash', a biopic of Sir John Monash, hailed by many as the foremost Allied military commander in World War 1, in Europe in the northern spring.
Craig Lahiff, director/writer and producer and one of the pillars of the South Australian screen industry, died in Adelaide on Sunday after a short illness. He was 66.
Travel bans have shut the door on offshore feature films, TVCs and other productions, with a devastating impact to companies and crews who relied on that work.
The Federal Government has announced two new appointments to the Screen Australia board, with actress and writer Pallavi Sharda and former SBS CEO Michael Ebeid joining for three-year terms.
Craig Lahiff's thriller Swerve will debut in the US on December 6 at five cinemas, screening at prime locations in New York City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Atlanta and Houston.
Producer Helen Leake has been appointed to the Screen Australia board for a three-year term.