All articles by Sandy George – Page 5
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NewsAustralian 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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FeaturesFour 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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NewsInternational 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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News‘Nitram’ wins major prizes at Australian Academy Awards
The film won in the best film, director and original screenplay categories.
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NewsAustralian 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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NewsIconic Australian actor David Gulpilil dies
The actor starred in films including ‘Walkabout’, ‘Crocodile Dundee’ and ‘Rabbit-Proof Fence’
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FeaturesSydney 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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NewsMohammad 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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FeaturesHow 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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FeaturesFunding challenges and difficult subject matter: making Justin Kurzel’s ‘Nitram’
Australian producer Nick Batzias discusses the Palme d’Or contender.
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FeaturesMy 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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FeaturesHow 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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NewsFour debuts, two local films in Adelaide competition line-up
The Adelaide Film Festival has announced its competition line-up for 2015.
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News'Putuparri And The Rainmakers' wins CinefestOZ Film Prize
The feature-length documentary with no sales agent has won Australia’s richest film award, the $71,000 (A$100,000) CinefestOZ Film Prize for homegrown films.
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NewsScreen Australia backs 'A Few Best Men' sequel
Backing also allocated to China-Australia co-production The Nest.
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News'Rabbit', starring 'Fury Road’s' Abbey Lee, to be pitched at PFM
Abduction thriller voted to UK market by Melbourne’s 37º South Market.
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NewsArabian Nights wins Sydney Film Prize
Miguel Gomes’ three-volume epic wins eight on the closing night of the Sydney Film Festival.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: New Zealand
James Cameron’s substantial use of New Zealand for Avatar and intention to settle there permanently speaks volumes for the territory’s film-making capability and the allure of its lifestyle.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: Australia
The territory’s laidback lifestyle and advanced film infrastructure are big attractions for film-makers and talent spending six months or more Down Under.
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NewsSydney Film Festival unveils 2015 competition titles
The 12 titles include Jafar Panahi’s Berlinale winner, Roy Andersson’s Venice victor and Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s Sundance prize-winner.