'Lion' took home seven awards at the AACTA Industry Luncheon, winning in all seven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Original Music Score, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.
Bec Cubitt has joined Aquarius Films as development and production executive after three years in the UK.
On the final leg of its international journey Lion opened in Chinese cinemas last Thursday, generating a decent sum which suggests a leggy run.
Nicole Kidman will join the likes of George Clooney, John Williams, Jane Fonda, and Mel Brooks in receiving the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.
The Weinstein Co. has nabbed worldwide rights excluding Australasia to an upcoming drama based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, an Indian-born Australian who found his birth mother 25 years after they were separated.
'Lion' screenwriter Luke Davies lives in LA with director David Michôd, and is repped by UTA's Bec Smith. Both are former IF editors, and Davies himself used to contribute DVD reviews to the magazine. We spoke with the honorary old boy on the phone from
The Federal Government has announced two new appointments to the Screen Australia board, with actress and writer Pallavi Sharda and former SBS CEO Michael Ebeid joining for three-year terms.
Australia has made a strong showing among the nominees for the 2017 Golden Globes, with 'Lion' nominated across four categories and 'Hacksaw Ridge' three.