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  • Armando Iannucci: writing office politics

    Writer, producer and director Armando Iannucci, best known as the driving force behind hit political satires such as Veep and The Thick of It, reveals his writing process, being funny under pressure and how the industry has changed.

    28 Apr 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Amanda Higgs: championing Aussie TV

    Seven Types of Ambiguity producer Amanda Higgs talks about switching between suspenseful adaptations to children’s sports series and why The Secret Life of Us had such impact.

    12 Apr 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • In her own words: Samantha Strauss

    Screenwriter Samantha Strauss writes about her 14-year journey with Dance Academy.

    04 Apr 2017
    By Samantha Strauss
  • The long road to Zach’s Ceremony

    The filmmakers behind Zach’s Ceremony talk about the importance of Good Pitch² Australia and crowd-funding in helping their documentary get made.

    29 Mar 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • ADG gives female directors a boost

    Eight women have been announced for directing mentorships at commercial production companies as part of the Australian Directors’ Guild’s Gender Matters initiative.

    15 Mar 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Gender Matters: taking stock

    We check in with some of the recipients of Gender Matters to see how their projects or initiatives have been progressing.

    08 Mar 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • How to make more money in TV & film

    Geena Davis has a pretty straightforward answer for how to make more money in film and television – and you’ll be doing the world a service too.

    08 Mar 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • 9 Aussie road movies

    To celebrate the imminent release of A Few Less Men, we take a look at nine Aussie films that hit the road – some driven by fear, others by grief, laughter, freedom or family.

    03 Mar 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Flip the script

    Geena Davis is intent on highlighting sexism in Hollywood, as are these allies.

    28 Feb 2017
    By Jenny Valentish
  • Hugo Weaving's top Australian films

    We asked Jasper Jones actors Hugo Weaving and Aaron McGrath to name their top Australian films – here’s what they answered when put on the spot.

    23 Feb 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Rolf De Heer on a changing industry

    Writer/director/producer Rolf de Heer on the evolution of the Australian screen industry, his advice for aspiring filmmakers and his unique writing process.

    15 Feb 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Hoges and the biopic drawcard

    Channel Seven’s Head of Drama Julie McGauran talks about the network’s latest biopic Hoges and why Australian audiences are lapping up local content.

    09 Feb 2017
    By Caris Bizzaca