Weir talks about his latest film, the Aussie film industry and says he'd work with Mel Gibson again
When Anna McGahan was offered the role of mathematics teacher Miss Greta McGraw in 'Picnic at Hanging Rock', she was informed the series was a re-imagining of the 1967 Joan Lindsay novel, which in turn inspired Peter Weir’s seminal 1975 movie.
In 22 years with Film Finances Australasia, Anni Browning experienced numerous highs and faced a few challenges as the cinema industry ebbed and flowed.
Mel Gibson will appear in a Q&A ahead of a 40th anniversary screening of Peter Weir's 'Gallipoli' at this year's Australian International Screen Forum, which aims to connect the Australian and US industries.
'Gallipoli' director Peter Weir and star Mel Gibson will be honoured this week at the 2021 Australian International Screen Forum via the event's Trailblazer Awards.
The internationally-renowned cinematographer will receive a lifetime achievement award later this year
'David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema' is set to premiere on the ABC this year over three episodes, to be followed by a theatrical cut distributed by Transmission.
Directors Baz Luhrmann, George Miller, Gillian Armstrong, Peter Weir and Warwick Thornton will each feature on a series of postage stamps, as their contributions to Australian culture are honoured via the Australia Post Legends Awards.