Australia is among the most represented countries in the field of international nominees for this year's Rockie Awards, with titles up in six categories.
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.
Adelaide Film Festival has announced its first five titles as it pushes forward with a physical event in October as originally planned.
Eighteen production companies will share in $1.7 million via Screen NSW's slate development fund, established in response to COVID-19.
Screen Australia has announced $1.9 million in production funding for 10 documentaries through the Producer program and one through the Commissioned program.
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.
The ABC added feature documentaries 'The Australian Dream', 'Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra' and natural history and science series 'Australia Remastered' to its slate.