All articles by Sandy George – Page 14
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NewsScreen Australia backs films inspired by Bon Scott, Michael Hutchence
Agency also gives development financing to new films by Adam Elliot and Bruce Beresford.
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NewsLuke and Meek to return to the UK
Industry veterans Ashley Luke and Scott Meek are leaving Australia to return to the UK.
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NewsThree producers to head to UK's PFM after Melbourne's 37º South pitches
Producer Marian Macgowan pitches Gillian Armstrong’s The Great, with Mia Wasikowska and Annette Bening attached.
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NewsScreen Australia backs Wolf Creek sequel, 3D surfing documentary, debut features
A sequel to Wolf Creek, a high-budget action adventure directed by brothers Michael and Peter Spierig, and a 3D surfing documentary are among the features that have just secured Screen Australia investment.
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NewsMark Patterson joins Rising Sun Entertainment
Rising Sun Pictures has announced it has appointed Mark Patterson as head of production and development for its new production division Rising Sun Entertainment.
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NewsMelbourne International Film Festival to open with The Fairy
World premieres include dramas from Schepisi, Hewitt, Do and Lahiff; closing film will be Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive.
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NewsIran's A Separation wins Sydney Film Prize, Cairo 678 gets special mention
Other awards go to 33 Postcards, Life In Movement, The Palace, Tethered, and Nullabor.
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NewsAustralian distributors strike 50+ deals in Cannes
Among Competition titles, Madman gets Kid, Source, Melancholia; Transmittion takes on Kevin and Pope.
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NewsVeteran Robin James kicks off new Australian production company
Ploughed Field Productions started by PFTC ex-head James with Tony Gilby.
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NewsPJ Hogan, Toni Collette reunite on comedy Mental
Universal has signed on for Australian and UK rights to director PJ Hogan’s comedy Mental which, like his 1994 debut film Muriel’s Wedding, has Toni Collette in the lead role.
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NewsFour world premieres at Dungog Film Festival
Four-day event opens with UK/Australian co-production Oranges And Sunshine
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NewsClare Stewart to step down as director of Sydney Film Festival
She will leave after five years; this year’s festival opens June 8.
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FeaturesJulia Leigh
Cannes Meet The Debutants: Acclaimed Australian novelist Julia Leigh makes her debut with Competition title Sleeping Beauty.
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NewsSydney reveals competition lineup
Four films now in the running for awards at Cannes, including two homegrown titles, and two Berlin award winners are among the 12 films in competition at the Sydney Film Festival (SFF).
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NewsAustralia boosts its effects/post incentive to 30%
Producers who hire Australian companies to do visual effects or other post-production work will be able to claim 30% back from the government.
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NewsBrisbane Film Festival announces new $27,000 doc prize
The winner of the Brisbane International Film Festival’s (BIFF) new global documentary competition will walk away with US$27,000.
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NewsAustralia devises a new comprehensive way to measure film watching
Australian features were viewed 101m times locally in 2007-2009, but only 9% of the viewing was in cinemas.
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NewsRachel Griffiths' feature debut among new projects backed by Screen Australia
13 projects receiving development funding, including films from Bruce Beresford, John Curran and Gregor Jordan.
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NewsOdin's Eye to Go For It with US dance movie
Sales agent Odin’s Eye Entertainment has acquired all rights outside the US to hip hop dance drama GO FOR IT! and will introduce it to buyers at Cannes.