Australian documentaries are punching above their weight in terms of influencing audience attitudes and contributing to societal change, according to data from Documentary Australia.
IF has five double passes to give away to Sally Ingleton's documentary 'Wild Things', courtesy of Potential Films.
AACTA has unveiled the final set of nominees for its upcoming awards, including the craft categories in television and documentary, as well as those up for the VFX, casting and Best Asian Film awards.
Against a backdrop of drought, fire and floods, 'Wild Things' explores a new generation of environmental activists. Following School Strike 4 Climate, Stop Adani and Save The Tarkine campaigns - interwoven with a look at past landmark environmental campaigns - the film shows that every action counts and individuals can make a difference.
Screen Australia has decided to postpone the introduction of the revised documentary programs from July 1 until 2021, to the dismay of some factual filmmakers who wanted the new regime to happen sooner.
The Northern Territory has ramped up resourcing for local productions, leveraging on the territory government's plan to investment $9 million investment into the local film and screen sector over the next four years.