All articles by Sandy George – Page 6
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NewsSapphires director wins Screen Australia funding
Wayne Blair, Rachel Perkins, Greg McLean, Cameron and Colin Cairnes get green lights for new Australian films, including a new feature starring Kevin Bacon.
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NewsAustralia’s VOD habits revealed
New research shows that the strong preference for Hollywood films in Australian cinemas is not so overwhelming online.
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FeaturesAustralia: Wet and wild
Australia boasts diverse locations - from rain forests to deserts - and established studios that attract a string of international productions. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesAustralia: Advancing Australian fare
With its depth of talent, financial incentives and appeal as a co-production partner, the growth of Australia’s film industry continues unabated. By Sandy George.
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FeaturesAustralia: The festive spirit
Australian festivals are increasingly high-profile launch pads, and their funding streams are taking local projects to the next level. By Sandy George.
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FeaturesAustralia: Bright stars
Australia has a diverse set of producers working across the territory. Sandy George profiles some of the key names and previews a selection of the year’s hottest projects.
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FeaturesAustralia: A perfect partner
With new guidelines due to come into force, Australia could see a boost to its already healthy co-production sector. Sandy George reports.
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FeaturesRosemary Blight, Goalpost Pictures
Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight talks to Sandy George about the company’s ambitious upcoming projects and its increasingly international outlook.
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NewsFelony director's new film secures funding
A week after his film Felony launched into Australian cinemas, Screen Australia has revealed that it is investing production funding in director Matt Saville’s third feature.
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NewsGoalpost finds lovers for Holding The Man
Anthony LaPaglia, Guy Pearce and Kerry Fox are to star alongside upcoming Australian pair Ryan Corr and Craig Stott when Candy director Neil Armfield begins filming Holding The Man in Melbourne next week.
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NewsPaper Planes wins CinefestOZ award
Robert Connolly writes and directs; the festival also awards Joel Edgerton with screen legend prize.
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NewsMadman founders complete buyout
A small consortium that includes co-managing directors Paul Wiegard and Tim Anderson have paid $20m (A$21.5m) for Australian independent distributor Madman Entertainment.
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NewsNZ's Emma Slade set for UK PFM
Emma Slade, Steve Kearney, Briget Callow-Wright heading for the UK’s Production Finance Market.
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NewsScreen Australia reflects on cuts
Around $20m in direct annual investment in film production has escaped the knife in a package of changes that will reduce Screen Australia’s current annual budget by $US5.18m (A$5.5m).
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NewsScreen Australia backs 18 features
UK producer Kevin Loader joins comedy drama B Model, to be directed by actor Rachel Griffiths.
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NewsBrisbane film festival and APSAs embrace
Inaugural Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival will, in part, serve as the judging platform for the eighth APSAs.
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NewsTwo Days, One Night wins in Sydney
The Dardenne brothers’ Two Days, One Night, starring Marion Cotillard, wins Sydney Film Prize.
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NewsSydney title Fell tries innovative launch
Kasimir Burgess’ drama gets VOD launch across most of Australia after its Sydney Film Festival premiere.
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NewsScreen Australia backs Blue Dog, Downriver
Sequel to local box office hit Red Dog wins Screen Australia backing alongside a thriller starring Kerry Fox.