Screen Australia's board met in Brisbane on Monday and approved a range of 25 projects in all major areas of production, with a production value of $86 million.
The Hunter and The Eye of the Storm lead the nominations for the awards
Local psychological horror film Snowtown has maintained its top spot among limited releases over the weekend
The low-budget film by the Saw creators has opened in Australia
Australian-UK drama Oranges and Sunshine has continued its solid run at the box office this weekend
The Sundance Film Festival has selected Mad Bastards and Shut Up Little Man! for competition
The NSW Government has announced that it has awarded more tha $23m for nine television and film productions.