International buyers are circling Mystify: Michael Hutchence, Richard Lowenstein’s revealing portrait of the late INXS frontman, following the world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In this wrap: ABC head of arts Mandy Chang departs for the BBC; Sally Regan joins Create NSW; Screenwest announces board of directors; Screen Forever advisory board unveiled.
'Making Muriel' will follow P.J. Hogan as he adapts his 1994 film 'Muriel’s Wedding' into a musical produced by the Sydney Theatre Company and Global Creatures.
ABC Arts has put together 'Grad Season', a showcase of original short film projects from recently graduated Aussie film school students.
Ad-man David Nobay, formerly creative chairman of Droga5 Sydney, has launched the Sydney branch of boutique Paris outfit Marcel with a series hawking nothing in particular.
Four teams who will share in $200,000 of funding for Art Bites, a joint initiative between ABC Television and Screen Australia that encourages new arts content from emerging Australian filmmakers.
The documentary, airing on the ABC April 3, is narrated by Minchin’s sister Nel, who co-directed with Rhian Skirving (Rock n Roll Nerd).
ABC Director of Television Richard Finlayson announces the appointment of Mandy Chang to the role of Head of Arts, ABC TV.