As predicted, Roadshow's 'The Dry' has crossed the $20 million mark, making it the 14th highest grossing Australian film of all time.
It's a rare feat for an Australian film to break through to the top of the box office, let alone for two local titles to lead the weekend's rankings - but 'Penguin Bloom' and 'The Dry' have done just that.
With continued paucity of product from the US and other international territories, Australian films remain the main event at the box office.
'Kong: Skull Island' has maintained its hold on the Aussie box office, earning $3.2 million over its second weekend.
Entertainment marketer Bridgette Graham is the recipient of this year’s Natalie Miller Fellowship, with the $20,000 grant announcement made at this week's Australian Independent Distributors Association (AIDA) Conference.
Last year's Natalie Miller Fellow Bridgette Graham is establishing her own Path to Audience, launching a new marketing consultancy in Melbourne.
Cate Blanchett will produce and star in a new film from writer-director Warwick Thornton set to begin shooting in South Australia later this year.
In a landmark ruling, the Federal Court has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block five piracy websites, including the Pirate Bay.