Call for Nominations: 2026 Bettison James Award
Each year, the Adelaide Film Festival administers this significant $50,000 award on behalf of the Jim Bettison and Helen James Foundation. The award recognises an individual whose lifelong work has ma…
Press Releases
Frozen Assets: A true story about outrageous in-laws. Legendary DOP Don McAlpine’s final film.
FROZEN ASSETS, a cross-border Australian-Chinese comedy based on true events, has attached legendary Oscar-nominated cinematographer Don McAlpine as Director of Photography. Don will shoot the film on…
Sukundimi Walks Before Me to screen at Sydney Film Festival, trailer released
The Sepik River is the mother line for Papua New Guinea communities. Winding through mountains and rainforests, she is the crucial vertebrae connecting and supporting the region's rare biodiversit…
Aussie folk horror flick Pelverata to have Q&A screening ahead of digital release
The chilling new Aussie folk horror flick Pelverata will screen at Melbourne’s Eclipse Cinema with director Mark Lipkin in attendance for a special Q&A session. “Pelverata finds its sense of plac…
How to Talk Australians trailer launched ahead of 11 June 2026 release date
Today Umbrella unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming ripper Aussie comedy How to Talk Australians: The Movie, ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on 11 June. How to Talk Australians i…
37°South Market: Final call for applications ahead of August return
With just three months to go until MIFF 37°South Market, the global screen co-financing marketplace returns to Melbourne this August with early confirmed international financiers and two new initiativ…
Trading Cards Plays Its Hand at SXSW London
Radheya Jang’s Trading Cards has been selected for SXSW London, and not just as part of the broader programme. The film is one of only ten shorts worldwide selected for the SXSW London Screen Competit…
Screen Vixens & Friends Annual Dinner Returns to Screen Forever 2026, Bringing Together 60 Women Producers in a No-Gatekeeping Industry Gathering
Screen Vixens, the national professional community supporting women independent screen producers, hosted its annual Screen Vixens & Friends Dinner during Screen Forever 2026 on the Gold Coast, wit…
NITV Schedule for National Reconciliation Week: Focus on David Gulpilil & Warwick Thornton
National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) marks two pivotal milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey — the 1967 Australian referendum and the Mabo decision. It is a time for all Australia…
Adelaide Film Festival Presents ‘River’ at Goes to Cannes Ahead of Its World Premiere at the 66th Zlín Film Festival
For the third time, the Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) will take part in the Goes to Cannes initiative at this year's Cannes Film Festival, presenting a curated selection of Australian films to the…
AFTRS Announces Recipients of 2026 Scholarships
The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has announced the latest recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. The scholarships provide vital financial and practical support to help stu…
Australian Screen Star Daniel MacPherson Joins Bus Stop Films as Ambassador
Award-winning actor brings star power and heart to Australia's leading inclusive filmmaking organisation. Bus Stop Films is thrilled to announce that celebrated Australian actor Daniel MacPherson…