Cameron Mitchell has taken over as executive director of the National Association of Cinema Operators, replacing Michael Hawkins.
The Australian International Movie Convention has been delayed further, moving from February to May.
Producer Helen Leake has been appointed to the Screen Australia board for a three-year term.
The Federal Government has announced $8.7 million in funding for 158 independent cinemas under the Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund, but remains coy on whether assistance will be provided to major exhibitors.
The National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO) is optimistic about securing COVID-19 assistance funding for major exhibitors, days after blasting the government's $20 million commitment to support independent cinemas.
National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO) executive director Michael Hawkins; former Seven Network CEO Maureen Kerridge; actress Val Lehman, and journalist Kerry O'Brien are among the screen industry professionals to be recognised as part of the Australia Day honours.
Melbourne's Cinema Nova, the Eddie Tamir family-owned cinemas and Village Cinemas' Coburg drive-in will re-open next month - but indications are that most cinemas in other states are unlikely to turn on the lights until July.
Two Australian films - Rodd Rathjen's debut feature 'Buoyancy' and Daniel Gordon's feature documentary 'The Australian Dream' - are nominated for Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA).