In partnership with the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, AACTA has announced a new initiative to highlight stories from the Chinese-Australian community.
Two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn will share the spotlight with a host of Australian talent in Kick Gurry's 'C*A*U*G*H*T', a six-part satirical comedy that began filming last week at Sydney's Fox Studios.
Edith Cowan University has awarded producer Tania Chambers an honorary doctorate in performing arts.
Journalist and former escort Amanda Goff - previously known as a Samantha X - has had her story optioned by Mondo Studio Films, who is developing it into an eight-part dramedy.
EQ Media Group ANZ is expanding its development division, appointing Amy Schaeffer as head of unscripted development in New Zealand.
Stan and Lionsgate have announced they will take Lingo Pictures' epic family drama 'Prosper' through to commission, with production to take place in NSW.
The story of Melissa Caddick and the missing millions is set to gain a new level of notoriety, with Hulu securing the US rights to Screentime’s 'Vanishing Act'.
This year's AACTA Awards will include a suite of redesigned categories focused on digital/online space, with entries now open for Favourite Digital Creator, Best Short Video, and Best Digital Channel or Series.