While novels have been a longstanding staple of screen material, this year sees an unprecedented number of stage plays translated to film by some of the most established names in theatre.

Never has it been more challenging to do what we do. But just what the future holds for the Australian film industry is up to us. Put simply, we have a choice – evolve or risk becoming obsolete.

Our latest Hot Shops workshop paired the five Hot Shots filmmaking teams with experienced Heads of Department for two days to enhance and develop their projects.

The Australian Directors Guild (ADG) and Screen Australia today announced a director’s attachment for Mel Gibson’s upcoming feature Hacksaw Ridge which will be filmed in Australia in October.

MIPCOM 2015 is in Cannes, France, from 5-8 October 2015. The four-day content market plays host to more than 13,000 professionals from over 100 countries. Delegates secure content development partnerships and international distribution deals for the year ahead.

Designed to be flexible, simpler and allowing for faster decisions.

Airlock may be set in a claustrophobic space station, but producer Enzo Tedeschi knows how to breathe fresh air into the sometimes stale atmosphere of film marketing.

Screen Australia will host a visit by Dosin Pak, programmer for the Busan International Film Festival, in July. Dosin will view new Australian films for pre-selection for the festival, which takes place early October.

Werner Film Productions’ The Story Lab initiative is now seeking submissions from writers for original television concepts with international appeal.

Screen Australia is again taking part in the Producers Lab Toronto, providing places for two Australian producers to participate during this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

You may not be aware, but across vast and remote parts of Australia, a film project has been underway for several years.

When Miranda Tapsell accepted her Logie awards she triggered a tidal wave of support.