Rialto Distribution is the first independent to take advantage of the earlier release window, a concession which until now had been restricted to the US majors.
Australian independent distributors are facing problems with the requirement to delay the release of some films until after their US or UK premieres.
Film4 has received a total of 41 nominations for the films it has backed at this year’s British Independent Film Awards, including six for Justin Kurzel's Macbeth.
Experienced producer Rachel Gardner has joined the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) board.