Jennifer Naughton, RGM Artists' head of literary, explains how the agency's clients are coping with the pandemic and addresses, the lack of JobKeeper support and the exciting prospect of making content with Australian talent to export to the world.
Independent cinema operators are cautiously optimistic about the road ahead as they push forward with their SCREEN Fund applications.
Australian actors, producers, writers, directors and crew members have slammed the Federal Government's decision to deny access to the JobKeeper wage subsidy to freelancers and other casual workers.
Independent Cinemas Australia president Scott Seddon addresses the challenges facing cinemas in negotiating with landlords, cash-flow problems with JobKeeper and the need for a coordinated industry-wide approach when cinemas re-open.
The US studios and independents have booked more than two dozen films for the US summer season, starting with the launch of Disney/Pixar’s Soul on June 19.
Screen Australia has decided to postpone the introduction of the revised documentary programs from July 1 until 2021, to the dismay of some factual filmmakers who wanted the new regime to happen sooner.
Hoyts Group CEO Damian Keogh is confident the business will rebound strongly once there is a steady flow of new releases.