Benevolent sexism functions in a different but just as insidious way as overtly hostile sexism does.
Writer-director Sophie Mathisen didn’t tread the usual path in making her first film, 'Drama'.
In partnership with Bonsai Films, FFS will release Alena Lodkina’s 'Strange Colours' next week and Gabrielle Brady’s 'Island of the Hungry Ghosts' in the first quarter of next year.
Given the commercial pressures facing Australia's free-to-air networks and funding agencies, the industry should look to private investors to fill the widening gap in financing TV dramas and features, according to Deanne Weir.
For Film's Sake (FFS) is launching a narrative feature film development lab, Attagirl, designed to support female and non-binary filmmakers from around the world.
Screen Australia has announced $1 million worth of funding via its Enterprise program, including four Enterprise People talent opportunities and 11 Enterprise Business & Ideas projects.
The 12 successful applicants for Attagurl, the narrative feature film development lab to support female and non-binary filmmakers from around the world, will be announced next week, and Deanne Weir is excited.
Tracey Rigney, Emma Freeman, Tanya Modini, Laura Scrivano, Zoe Pepper, Eve Spence and Amin Palangi are among the directors who will take part in Attagirl, the new lab dedicated to creating production and distribution pathways for feature films by female and non-binary creative teams.