During the In Memoriam section, a photo of Australian producer Jan Chapman ('The Piano', 'Love Serenade', 'Lantana', 'The Babadook') was shown next to the name of late costume designer Janet Patterson, with whom Chapman worked on several Jane Campion film
On the final leg of its international journey Lion opened in Chinese cinemas last Thursday, generating a decent sum which suggests a leggy run.
21 years after 'Braveheart' won the top gong, Mel Gibson has been welcomed back into the Academy fold, with 'Hacksaw Ridge' nominated for six Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Andrew Garfield), Best Editing (Kiwi John Gilbert), Best Sound E
Australia has made a strong showing among the nominees for the 2017 Golden Globes, with 'Lion' nominated across four categories and 'Hacksaw Ridge' three.
The nominees for the 2017 BAFTA Awards have been unveiled, with both Lion and Hacksaw Ridge earning five nods each.
Australian DP Greig Fraser is the toast of the cinematography world, having earned the Theatrical Award for best cinematography at the recent ASC awards in LA for his work on 'Lion'.
Australian film projects made in collaboration with India have the potential to deliver on issues the industry is “constantly talking about", according to Australian India Film Council chair Anupam Sharma.
Garth Davis’ debut feature 'Lion' leads this year's pack of AACTA Awards nominees, receiving nods in 12 different categories, including Best Film, Best Direction and Best Adapted Screenplay.