Australian film and cinema
Festival coverage, screen industry news, and indie filmmaking insights.
Honest analysis from the festival circuit, the funding room, and the edit suite. Written for people who care about Australian cinema.
What we cover
- MIFF, SFF, Adelaide Film Festival and more
- Screen Australia funding and policy
- Indie filmmaking and distribution
- Technology in post-production and VFX
What you can expect
- Festival previews and wrap-ups
- Industry analysis without the PR spin
- Practical guides for emerging filmmakers
- Opinion pieces that don't play it safe
Latest posts
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Film Festivals Are Using AI Agents to Survive Submission Season — Here's How
Australian screen organisations and festivals are deploying AI agents across email, Slack, and WhatsApp to manage submissions, volunteer coordination, and audience enquiries. The results are surprisingly good.
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What Sundance 2026 Means for Australian Cinema
Sundance just wrapped, and the selections and trends matter for Australian filmmakers paying attention. Here's what stood out.
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Revelation Perth and the Case for Curated Weirdness
Perth's Revelation Film Festival programs the strange, the challenging, and the genuinely original. Australian cinema needs more of this.
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AI and Film Production Insurance: New Risks, New Questions
As AI enters film production workflows, insurance coverage gaps are emerging that Australian filmmakers need to understand.
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Screen Industry Careers Beyond Directing
Not everyone in the film industry is a director. Here's a guide to the wide range of careers available in the Australian screen industry.
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The Future of Arthouse Cinemas in Australia
Arthouse cinemas are the natural home for Australian films, but they're under pressure from multiple directions. Can they survive?
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What's Working in Australian Film Marketing Right Now
Australian film marketing is evolving fast. Here's what's actually driving audiences to local films in 2026, based on real campaigns.
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The Music Licensing Maze: A Guide for Australian Filmmakers
Music licensing for film is complex, expensive, and full of traps. Here's a practical guide for Australian filmmakers who want to use music without getting sued.
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How AI Tools Are Reshaping Film Festival Programming
Some film festivals are experimenting with AI tools to manage submissions and assist programming decisions. Here's what's happening and why it's controversial.
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Opinion: Australian Cinema Has a Gender Problem. Still.
Despite years of policy attention, women remain underrepresented in key creative roles across the Australian screen industry. The numbers tell the story.
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International Co-Productions: How Australian Filmmakers Partner Globally
Co-production treaties give Australian filmmakers access to international funding and audiences. Here's how they work in practice.
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Sound Design: The Most Underappreciated Craft in Australian Film
Great sound design transforms films, but it's rarely discussed in Australian film criticism or appreciated by audiences. Let's fix that.
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Australian Documentaries Deserve Better Distribution
Australia produces world-class documentaries that struggle to find audiences. The distribution model is broken and it's time to fix it.
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How to Build an Audience for Your Indie Film Before Release
The best time to start marketing your film isn't at release. It's during production. Here's how Australian indie filmmakers are building audiences early.
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AI-Generated Scripts: The Copyright Mess Nobody Is Ready For
As AI writing tools become more capable, the Australian screen industry faces unresolved questions about copyright, ownership, and creative authorship.
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