Australian actors, producers, writers, directors and crew members have slammed the Federal Government's decision to deny access to the JobKeeper wage subsidy to freelancers and other casual workers.
The Australian International Movie Convention has been delayed further, moving from February to May.
Ahead of this year's Australian International Movie Convention, National Association of Cinema Operators executive director Cameron Mitchell reflects on how the cinema industry is evolving and rebounding.
Major and independent film distributors and exhibitors are urging the federal government to adopt a new PG13 classification which they say would benefit family friendly Australian and international films that get M ratings.
Christopher Nolan's time-travel thriller 'Tenet' and Niki Caro's live-action adventure-drama 'Mulan' will be the first two major Hollywood releases in July, if Australian cinemas are allowed to open that month - along with cinemas in most other territories.
Two dollars from every ticket sold at the vast majority of Australian cinemas on Sunday January 19 will be donated to three charities that are supporting bushfire relief efforts.
The Federal Government's decision to rule out extending the $1,500 a fortnight JobKeeper wage subsidy to casual workers who had been employed for less than a year will penalise many thousands of cinema industry employees and screen sector freelancers.
Cameron Mitchell has taken over as executive director of the National Association of Cinema Operators, replacing Michael Hawkins.