Screen industry groups have welcomed a new parliamentary inquiry into the growth and sustainability of Australian film and TV as an opportunity to address “long-term systemic issues.â€
Australia’s beleaguered documentary sector may see significant shifts in government funding availability if a raft of new proposed recommendations from Screen Australia are ratified.
Last month's ceremony will be broadcast on Foxtel's Aurora Channel on May 29 - this Sunday - at 8pm, with three further broadcasts to follow.
Kingston Anderson is stepping down after eight years as CEO of the Australian Directors’ Guild.
The Australian Directors Guild awards will be handed out in Melbourne next Friday, and Anderson is feeling bullish about the work under the spotlight.
Screen Australia’s revelation that it can no longer afford to support entry-level feature filmmakers has been criticised by the Australian Directors Guild and some producers, writers and directors.
New ADG executive director Sophie Harper speaks to IF about the priorities for the guild going forward.
The Australian Directors Guild is spearheading efforts to get female directors working in television drama and on commercials.