The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has named the five student filmmaking teams that will take part in this year's AACTA Pitch: Focus initiative.
Sony has launched BURANO, a digital cinema camera that is specifically designed for single-camera operators and small crews; it is around 32mm shorter and 1.4 kilograms lighter than the VENICE 2.
To have his short film 'Jia' selected for the Melbourne International Film Festival, in addition to being accepted into the festival's Accelerator Lab, which boasts alumni such as Taika Waititi, David Michod, Justin Kurzel and Sophie Hyde, is a "dream come true" for writer/director Vee Shi.
The Australian Film Television & Radio School has named the five scholarship recipients to continue their education across the screen and broadcast sectors at the school.
Sony has announced enhancements to its live production solutions, including a variable neutral density (ND) filter, camera control network adaptors, OLED viewfinders and slide mechanisms.
Sony Electronics has launched a premium 30.5-inch 4K HDR professional monitor for critical evaluation, colour grading, live production and post-production
Foxtel Group executive director of entertainment Marshall Heald has reiterated the company's commitment to the Australian market, while acknowledging the pressures that come with it, describing the landscape as "arguably one of the most competitive in the world".
AACTA has announced the recipient of AACTA Pitch: Mother, with Rhona Rees receiving $10,000 in development funds and an exclusive distribution deal with Monster Pictures for her concept 'Freya'.