Crescendo by Lianne Mackessy wins Tropfest 2026
Lianne Mackessy (Sydney, NSW) has been crowned the winner of Tropfest 2026 for her film Crescendo, following a weekend of industry events and celebrations, culminating in the main showcase at Centenni…
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UN Side Event at Human Rights Council spotlights Banjima traditional owners and Clean Up Wittenoom campaign
The team behind the acclaimed Australian feature documentary Yurlu | Country, and Banjima Traditional Owners will take part in an official United Nations (UN) Side Event at the Human Rights Council, i…
MUBI Australia Highlights: March 2026
NO OTHER CHOICE Park Chan-wook | South Korea | 2025 Park Chan-wook returns with No Other Choice, Golden Globe-nominated and premiered at Venice Film Festival, a razor-sharp thriller that blends mor…
Sydney Film Festival submissions close 27 February 2026
Filmmakers have two weeks left to submit their films to the 73rd Sydney Film Festival with entries closing on 27 February 2026. Returning to cinemas across Sydney from 3-14 June 2026, Sydney Film F…
City of Port Phillip launches screen art grant
In an exciting new opportunity, screen creatives can apply from today for a grant established by the City of Port Phillip and the family of the late Nigel Buesst in honour of the extraordinary legacy…
ZaZa’s Legacy Launches with Focus on Prevention Policy and Community Safety Reform
ZaZa’s Legacy will officially launch on Thursday, 26 February, positioning itself as both a grief support charity and a prevention-focused organisation advocating for stronger choking safety measures…
Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes 2026 - opens call for submissions
Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) has again partnered with the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film to showcase Australian filmmaking as part of the world’s largest film market, at the prestigious Festiva…
Australia’s largest Antarctic art exhibition opens at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery
Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South, a major new exhibition opening at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery on 20 February 2026, brings together historical and contempo…
Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art to present definitive exhibition exploring the worlds of The Jim Henson Company
An unprecedented exhibition exploring the imaginative storytelling and world-building of The Jim Henson Company opens exclusively at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art from 12 September 2026 until 18 Ap…
Vantra Film Festival Announces Official Selections for 2026
The inaugural Vantra Film Festival has announced its official film selections ahead of its one-night screening event on March 8, 2026, at FOMO Cinemas in Melbourne. Founded by filmmaker Nathan Still…
Flying Bark Doubles Down On Independent Production: Appoints Alexia Gates-Foale as Executive Director of Content
Flying Bark Productions today announced the appointment of Alexia Gates-Foale as its Executive Director of Content. The announcement follows Australia’s highly anticipated streaming regulation coming…
Compelling documentary Matter of Time, featuring Eddie Vedder, on Netflix now
Matter of Time is a compelling documentary chronicling the fight to cure Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare and devastating genetic disease. Set against the backdrop of a powerful benefit concert orga…