Warwick Thornton, Rachael Perkins, Craig Gillespie, Elizabeth Debicki and producers Bridget Ikin and Melanie Coombs are among the 928 screen practitioners who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Australian comedy The Wedding Party will have a limited US theatrical run after securing a deal with Mousetrap Films
The telemovie, which stars Ed Kavalee, will be shown on Network 10 on November 10 at 9.30pm
A comedy about sex, love, relationships and taboo, The Little Death is a laugh-out-loud funny, honest and ultimately moving look at the secret sex lives of five ordinary couples.
Joining Lawson are Justine Clarke as Hogan's partner Noelene and Ryan Corr as John Cornell, his best friend and manager.
Sarah Spillane's 'True Spirit' details Jessica Watson's 2010 journey to become the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world.