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  • A years’ worth of drama: Revolution School

    At high school, drama unfolds every single day. So imagine the challenge facing Revolution School series producer Alex West as he tried to fit the ups and downs of an entire school year into just four episodes.

    25 May 2016
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • A tale of two Co-Pros

    The Australian producers of Animals and The Australian Dream share their Official Co-production experience.

    03 Sep 2019
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • A NEW KIND OF TV: CLEVERMAN

    Never underestimate the intern. That’s one take-home message from Cleverman, the six part drama series that premieres at the Berlinale Film Festival before its ABC TV debut later this year.

    10 Feb 2016
    By Caroline Baum
  • A modern-day rom-com: UNindian

    Whether it’s welcoming Bollywood crews to Australia or casting fast-bowler Brett Lee as his leading man, director Anupam Sharma has always gotten a kick out of pushing boundaries. And with his latest flick UNindian, he may have hit a six.

    14 Oct 2015
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • A Modern Mutiny: Life on Norfolk

    Producer Jennifer Cummins felt the ground shifting while filming in A Modern Mutiny, as what was a character-driven story quickly took on a political edge.

    20 Apr 2016
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • A Footscray fantasy

    YouTube star Michael Shanks has taken the leap to television with his pop-culture infused comedy The Wizards of Aus, and talks everything from orcs to an Australian Hot Fuzz.

    13 Jan 2016
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • 9 TV mums for Mother's Day

    To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we shine a spotlight on some of the unique Aussie mums who have graced our TV screens.

    05 May 2021
    By Georgia Hing
  • 9 Must-Watch Online Documentaries

    From comedic cult conspiracies on YouTube to sport docos on TikTok, online documentaries are being watched by millions around the world.

    16 Dec 2022
    By Maggie Lovegrove
  • 9 comedy writers on ‘what to watch’

    Keen for a laugh? Some of Australia’s comedy writers and stars reveal what they think you should be watching right now.

    28 Aug 2020
    By Caris Bizzaca and Georgia Hing
  • 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
  • 8 online originals to watch now

    From new YouTube series to short films and quirky IGTV clips, we’ve put together a list of some new online originals you can watch right now and for free.

    03 Jul 2020
    By Georgia Hing
  • 7th AACTA Awards red carpet

    The screen industry came together on 6 December to celebrate an amazing year of Aussie stories.

    07 Dec 2017
    By Screen Australia