“[Sen's] brilliant. And I like that he’s brilliant without having to wear a shirt that says ‘I’m brilliant’... He just does his thing. And I don’t think he really cares what other people’s opinions are of him or how he goes about it. That’s really admirable.” - Simon Baker.
A delegation of actors, crew, writers, and producers converged on Canberra this week to push for local content requirements for SVOD and AVOD platforms, as well as other reforms relating to the screen sector.
The organisers hope a new event in New York will foster new relationships and international growth between the screen industries of Australia and the US.
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth is the fourth recipient of AACTA's Trailblazer Award, designed to recognise an Australian screen practitioner who inspires others in the industry.
With Melbourne cinemas closed and most of those still in operation averaging capacities of 10 - 20 per cent, Madman Entertainment sensibly has decided to release Stephen Johnson's 'High Ground' next year.
Water cinematographer Rick Rifici ('Otherlife', 'Drift', 'Adore') has spent a lot of his career capturing surf for TVCs and commercial clients, where the brief typically involves capturing the waves and athletes in sunny conditions and bright blue water.
Joel Edgerton and Simon Baker have scored nominations in the feature film direction and acting categories for 'Boy Erased' and 'Breath', the first time that’s happened in the same year in AFI | AACTA history.