All articles by Sandy George – Page 6
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News'Lord of the Rings' cinematographer Andrew Lesnie dies aged 59
Oscar-winner, who worked with Peter Jackson on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, most recently collaborated with Russell Crowe on The Water Diviner.
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NewsRose Byrne helps launch all female production company
Three features in advanced development at new all female company.
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NewsBeijing Film Market popular with Australian producers
Australia’s biggest ever delegation to the Beijing Film Festival includes producer Alan Lindsay, who is seeking Chinese partners for the animated family film Piccolo The Dolphin Prince, written and directed by Greg Mclean, whose gory breakout film was Wolf Creek.
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FeaturesFilmart 2015: HAF profiles
Profiles of projects from the 13th Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF).
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NewsBondi Hipsters among Screen Australia awardees
Funding for three distribution projects, animation company Bogan and several creators of the very-popular-online Bondi Hipsters brand are among the recipients of US$2.73m ($3.5m) from Screen Australia.
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NewsBabadook, Water Diviner share AACTA best film
Double win marks the first time two films have shared Australia’s top film prize.
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NewsAustralia box office drops 2.3% in 2014
Australia’s gross box office revenue dropped by 2.28% in 2014 compared to 2013, about the same as the fall from 2012 to 2013.
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NewsSapphires director wins Screen Australia funding
Wayne Blair, Rachel Perkins, Greg McLean, Cameron and Colin Cairnes get green lights for new Australian films, including a new feature starring Kevin Bacon.
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NewsAustralia’s VOD habits revealed
New research shows that the strong preference for Hollywood films in Australian cinemas is not so overwhelming online.
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FeaturesAustralia: Wet and wild
Australia boasts diverse locations - from rain forests to deserts - and established studios that attract a string of international productions. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesAustralia: Advancing Australian fare
With its depth of talent, financial incentives and appeal as a co-production partner, the growth of Australia’s film industry continues unabated. By Sandy George.
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FeaturesAustralia: The festive spirit
Australian festivals are increasingly high-profile launch pads, and their funding streams are taking local projects to the next level. By Sandy George.
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FeaturesAustralia: Bright stars
Australia has a diverse set of producers working across the territory. Sandy George profiles some of the key names and previews a selection of the year’s hottest projects.
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FeaturesAustralia: A perfect partner
With new guidelines due to come into force, Australia could see a boost to its already healthy co-production sector. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesRosemary Blight, Goalpost Pictures
Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight talks to Sandy George about the company’s ambitious upcoming projects and its increasingly international outlook.
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NewsFelony director's new film secures funding
A week after his film Felony launched into Australian cinemas, Screen Australia has revealed that it is investing production funding in director Matt Saville’s third feature.
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NewsGoalpost finds lovers for Holding The Man
Anthony LaPaglia, Guy Pearce and Kerry Fox are to star alongside upcoming Australian pair Ryan Corr and Craig Stott when Candy director Neil Armfield begins filming Holding The Man in Melbourne next week.
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NewsPaper Planes wins CinefestOZ award
Robert Connolly writes and directs; the festival also awards Joel Edgerton with screen legend prize.
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NewsMadman founders complete buyout
A small consortium that includes co-managing directors Paul Wiegard and Tim Anderson have paid $20m (A$21.5m) for Australian independent distributor Madman Entertainment.