Firestarter, directed by Wayne Blair and Nel Minchin, marks Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary. Taking us through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth, the In Films documentary recognises Bangarra’s founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.
In Films' Folau is a two-part documentary centred on one of Australia’s most gifted and controversial athletes – Israel Folau - and how a social media post landed him at the heart of our culture wars, derailing careers in the process.
The ABC added feature documentaries 'The Australian Dream', 'Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra' and natural history and science series 'Australia Remastered' to its slate.
With the future of Australian drama under the microscope in wake of relaxed local content quotas, there was always going to be added interest in the ABC's 2022 slate.
Adelaide Film Festival has announced its first five titles as it pushes forward with a physical event in October as originally planned.
Two climate change documentaries fronted by Craig Reucassel, a factual entertainment series which looks at public shaming and teetotaller Shaun Micallef’s expose on the effects of alcohol will premiere on the ABC next year.
Magnolia Pictures International has acquired international sales rights outside of the US for Yaara Bou Melhem’s 'Unseen Skies'.
Northern Pictures was crowned Production Business of the Year at Wednesday evening's Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards, while also taking home further gongs for 'See What You Made Do' and 'Love on the Spectrum'.