All articles by Sandy George – Page 4
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Head of drama at Australia’s ABC talks competing with streamers
Sally Riley, head of drama at Australia’s ABC, discusses the type of shows she is commissioning, and the role of the public broadcaster in the country’s scripted landscape.
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‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ sequel set to shoot in Australia later in 2022
It will mark the fifth title in Legendary and Warner Bros. MonsterVerse franchise
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Australian film sector boosted by drive to find diverse voices
Some of the most exciting new films coming out of Australia are the result of a national drive to find and support stories from traditionally underrepresented quarters.
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Sci-fi ‘Monolith’ wins first greenlight from Australian film lab
Shooting set to begin in May ahead of a festival premiere later in 2022.
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Australian financier Storyd steps up to support female-driven features
Initial investments include Daina Reid’s ‘Run Rabbit Run’ and Gracie Otto’s ‘Seriously Red’.
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Grainne Brunsdon named head of content at Screen Australia
Screen NSW executive takes up influential role in March.
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Melbourne Film Festival introduces new award worth $100,000
The best film award is for features from anywhere in the world that are either a debut or a second film for the director.
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Australian films reach 35-year high at the local box office in 2021
They were led by Sony’s ‘Peter Rabbit 2’ and Roadshow’s ‘The Dry’.
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Four Australian films to tempt festival directors in 2022
A new film from Rolf de Heer as well as fresh names are sparking buzz.
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International film, TV account for more than half of fiscal 2020/21 production spend in Australia
Screen Australia data reflects surge in production since industry adjusted to pandemic.
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‘Nitram’ wins major prizes at Australian Academy Awards
The film won in the best film, director and original screenplay categories.
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Australian TV rebate gets boost while popular film support is left at same level
The local industry has greeted both moves with relief.
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Iconic Australian actor David Gulpilil dies
The actor starred in films including ‘Walkabout’, ‘Crocodile Dundee’ and ‘Rabbit-Proof Fence’
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Sydney Film Festival director Nashen Moodley talks date changes, fainting audience members
Moodley discussed staging this year’s event, the most talked about films and the pros and cons of the on-demand elements.
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Mohammad Rasoulof’s ‘There Is No Evil’ wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival
Ben Sharrock’s Limbo received a special mention.
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How are vaccine passports, health checks and social distancing impacting cinema-going around the world?
No Time To Die’s potent global rollout has steadied the nerves of exhibitors, but Covid-19 rules still present a mixed bag for audiences.
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Funding challenges and difficult subject matter: making Justin Kurzel’s ‘Nitram’
Australian producer Nick Batzias discusses the Palme d’Or contender.
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My Screen Life: New Zealand festival director Marten Rabarts on watching whales from his office
The globetrotting film exec turned festival director reflects on a year spent grounded and his formative influences.
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How easy (or not) is it for international cast and crew to shoot in Australia and New Zealand in 2021?
Filmmakers need to navigate tight entry rules, admission caps and strict quarantine protocols.
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Four debuts, two local films in Adelaide competition line-up
The Adelaide Film Festival has announced its competition line-up for 2015.