Stan, ITV get ball rolling at Perth Film Studios with crime mystery 'Two Birds' starring Sheridan Smith, Judy Davis - IF Magazine A Stan Original crime mystery series starring Sheridan Smith, Judy Davis, and Stephen Peacocke will be the first production to be filmed at the newly-minted Perth Film Studios.

A Stan Original crime mystery series starring Sheridan Smith, Judy Davis, and Stephen Peacocke will be the first production to be filmed at the newly-minted Perth Film Studios.

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'We're a pretty tough nut to crack': Deborah Huxley on what it takes to get Disney+'s attention - IF Magazine Creatives who see Disney+ as a home for their projects would do well to brush up on their knowledge of the Kardashians, 'Mormon Wives' and 'Tell Me Lies' prior to pitching, according to Disney+ conten...

Creatives who see Disney+ as a home for their projects would do well to brush up on their knowledge of the Kardashians, Mormon Wives and Tell Me Lies prior to pitching, according to Disney+ content and commissioning director for ANZ Deborah Huxley.

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Amazon MGM Studios' 'Honeymoon with Harry' to film in Queensland with Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal - IF Magazine Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal headline the latest Amazon MGM Studios feature lured to Queensland.

Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal headline the latest Amazon MGM Studios feature lured to Queensland.

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Tony Burke flags children's TV, Screen Australia reform as consultation opens for new cultural policy - IF Magazine The Federal Government has opened consultation on the next phase of its National Cultural Policy, with Arts Minister Tony Burke hinting that more support for the children's production sector and refor...

The Federal Government has opened consultation on the next phase of its National Cultural Policy, with Arts Minister Tony Burke hinting at more support for the children’s production sector and reforms targeting Screen Australia may be on the way.

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'Make it easy for us to say yes': What does it take to get documentary funding in 2026? - IF Magazine The challenges of documentary financing were laid bare at the Australian International Documentary Conference last Tuesday as representatives across film festivals and philanthropy outlined their prio...

The challenges of documentary financing were laid bare at the Australian International Documentary Conference last Tuesday as representatives across film festivals and philanthropy outlined their priorities.

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Jim Weir and Jack Clark's 'Bluebottle' washes into Coffs Harbour with Vincent Miller, Sean Keenan, Chris Alosio - IF Magazine Jim Weir and Jack Clark have begun work on a follow-up to their SXSW-selected debut, Birdeater in Coffs Harbour.

Jim Weir and Jack Clark have begun work on a follow-up to their breakout debut, Birdeater, in Coffs Harbour.

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'Something we shouldn't deny': Does the ABC need more fresh documentary hosts? - IF Magazine The experience of ABC presenters was on the agenda at AIDC on Thursday, as documentary and specialist commissioning editors fielded a pointed query.

It’s hard to deny the ABC’s penchant for using established talent to host its documentaries, with the 2026 line-up featuring projects fronted by Marc Fennell, Todd Sampson, Hamish McDonald, and Shaun Micallef.

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Nazeem Hussain, Urzila Carlson put new spin on parenting in Melbourne with 'Separated at Birth' - IF Magazine Comedian Nazeem Hussain will play a paramedic thrust into the world of co-parenting in a new comedy that has begun filming in Melbourne.

Comedian Nazeem Hussain will play a paramedic thrust into the world of co-parenting in a new comedy that has begun filming in Melbourne.

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Chantelle Lucas, Ashlee Tamara Jensen, Laura Sambono selected for WIFT Australia's EFM Catalyst initiative - IF Magazine Chantelle Lucas, Ashlee Tamara Jensen, and Laura Sambono have flown to Berlin to attend this year's European Film Market after being selected for WIFT Australia's EFM Catalyst initiative.

Chantelle Lucas, Ashlee Tamara Jensen, and Laura Sambono have flown to Berlin to attend this year’s European Film Market after being selected for WIFT Australia’s EFM Catalyst initiative.

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Amanda Duthie throws open "all the doors and windows" at Netflix ANZ - IF Magazine Amanda Duthie is positioning Netflix as a more open partner for the local screen sector, even as the streamer maintains a selective, scripted-first commissioning strategy.

Amanda Duthie is positioning Netflix as a more open partner for the local screen sector, even as the streamer maintains a selective, scripted-focused commissioning strategy.

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First Australian 'Next on Netflix' showcase highlights 2026 slate, confirms cast for 'Breakers' - IF Magazine Netflix's first upfront-style event in Australia didn't unveil any new commissions, but did deliver several casting announcements and served as an de facto introduction to the streamer’s new local con...

Netflix’s first upfront-style event in Australia didn’t unveil any new commissions, but did deliver several casting announcements and served as a de facto introduction to the streamer’s new local content team.

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Catherine Laga’aia tapped to lead Nick Annas' 'Crashout' - IF Magazine Moana star Catherine Laga’aia will lead Nick Annas Gen Z thriller 'Crashout', which will reportedly commence production next month.

Moana star Catherine Laga’aia will lead Nick Annas Gen Z thriller Crashout, which will reportedly commence production next month.

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Australians in Film launches International Online Pitching Workshop as part of Insider Sessions - IF Magazine Australians in Film (AiF) will stage its first International Online Pitching Workshop next month, bringing together a high-profile lineup of Australian and international screen executives, producers, ...

Australians in Film (AiF) will stage its first International Online Pitching Workshop next month, bringing together a high-profile lineup of Australian and international screen executives, producers, and writers.

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After Bark boards Tilda Cobham-Hervey's 'It’s All Going Very Well...' as Jonathan Pryce, Roxie Mohebbi, Chris Alosio round out cast - IF Magazine Flying Bark’s live action label After Bark is collaborating with Mad Ones Films and Minor Realm on Tilda Cobham-Hervey's directorial debut, 'It’s All Going Very Well…', which will feature Jonathan Pry...

Flying Bark’s live action label After Bark is collaborating with Mad Ones Films and Minor Realm on Tilda Cobham-Hervey’s directorial debut, It’s All Going Very Well…, which will feature Jonathan Pryce, Roxie Mohebbi, and Chris Alosio.

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'Dustfall', 'Homebodies' selected for Series Mania - IF Magazine Soapbox Pictures and Moonriver's upcoming tropical noir series 'Dustfall' and SBS Digital Original 'Homebodies' will have their world premiere in France next month after being selected for this year's...

Soapbox Pictures and Moonriver’s upcoming tropical noir series Dustfall and SBS Digital Original Homebodies will have their world premiere in France next month after being selected for this year’s Series Mania.

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Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham in NSW for Aaron Schneider's 'Greyhound 2' - IF Magazine Screen NSW has confirmed that 'Greyhound 2', the sequel to the Academy Award-nominated 'Greyhound', is in production in the state.

Screen NSW has confirmed that Greyhound 2, the sequel to the Academy Award-nominated Greyhound, is in production in the state.

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Sebastian Chan's 'Endling' to star Rina Mousavi, Andrew Attieh - IF Magazine Sebastian Chan has wrapped production on his directorial feature debut 'Endling', a survivalist thriller starring Rina Mousavi and Andrew Attieh.

Sebastian Chan has wrapped production on his directorial feature debut Endling, a survivalist thriller starring Rina Mousavi and Andrew Attieh.

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Andy Ryan, Sophia Mogford, Coco Garner Davis added to In the Frame Far North Queensland - IF Magazine Screen Queensland’s flagship industry forum, In the Frame Far North Queensland, will return to Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns, next month, offering regional screen practitioners access to decision-...

Screen Queensland’s flagship industry forum, In the Frame Far North Queensland, will return to Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns, in March, offering regional screen practitioners access to decision-makers across film, television, and digital storytelling.

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'Inside' named Best Film at FCCA awards as 'Emilia Pérez' wins inaugural David Stratton Award - IF Magazine Charles Williams’ indie prison feature Inside was the big winner at the Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) Awards last night, taking home Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Charles Williams’ indie prison feature Inside was the big winner at the Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA) Awards last night, taking home Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

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Simon Nasht and Karla Hart named dual winners of Southern Light Award as AIDC award nominees revealed - IF Magazine In an industry first, the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) has named First Nations screen practitioner Karla Hart and documentary filmmaker and advocate Simon Nasht as dual winne...

In an industry first, the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) has named First Nations screen practitioner Karla Hart and documentary filmmaker and advocate Simon Nasht as dual winners of the annual Southern Light Award.

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Event wrap-up: 2026 AACTA Awards - IF Magazine Sarah Snook, Brian Cox, Phoebe Tonkin, and Dacre Montgomery were among the attendees for last Friday's AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast.

Sarah Snook, Brian Cox, Phoebe Tonkin, and Dacre Montgomery were among the attendees for last Friday's AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast. See more images from the event below.

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ABC head of factual Susie Jones on what it takes to stand out from 1,000 pitches - IF Magazine Anyone thinking of pitching factual ideas to ABC executives at next month's Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) should think less about presenting ready-made ideas and more about pi...

Anyone thinking of pitching to the ABC at next month’s Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) should think less about presenting ready-made ideas and more about piquing interest through conversation, according to head of factual Susie Jones.

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Binge announces new chapter of 'Wentworth' at AACTAs - IF Magazine Binge is set to go back behind bars at Wentworth, with the Foxtel-owned streamer commissioning a new chapter of the prison drama.

Binge is set to go back behind bars at Wentworth, with the Foxtel-owned streamer commissioning a new chapter of the prison drama.

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Quentin Curzon's 'Songlines' awarded Brian Beaton Award as Screenwest announces talent accelerator recipients - IF Magazine Screenwest has announced social impact documentary, 'Songlines', as the recipient of the Brian Beaton Award.

Screenwest has awarded social impact documentary Songlines the Brian Beaton Award, while naming writer Jamey Claffey and producer Kara Pisconeri recipients of the Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator and the Screenwest Producer Talent Accelerator initiatives, respectively.

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VVS Films bolsters ANZ team with Brett Rosengarten, Sinclair Brook at the helm - IF Magazine VVS Films has unveiled an updated management structure for its Australian and New Zealand ranks, with Brett Rosengarten joining full-time as executive director, ANZ, and Sinclair Brook promoted to ANZ...

VVS Films has unveiled an updated management structure for its Australian and New Zealand ranks, with Brett Rosengarten joining full-time as executive director, ANZ, and Sinclair Brook promoted to ANZ distribution general manager.

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Australian films are breaking through internationally, but the indie sector remains under pressure in 2026 - IF Magazine As local stories find renewed traction on the global stage, creatives warn that without greater domestic support and investment, the industry risks losing talent.

As local stories find renewed traction on the global stage, creatives warn that without greater domestic support and investment, the industry risks losing talent.

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Amazon MGM Studios builds ANZ theatrical team, hires Gino Munari, Amy Dickman - IF Magazine Former Village Cinemas COO and Mushroom Group head of distribution Gino Munari has been named Amazon MGM Studios head of theatrical distribution for Australia and New Zealand, while Amy Dickman will h...

Former Village Cinemas COO and Mushroom Group head of distribution Gino Munari has been named Amazon MGM Studios head of theatrical distribution for Australia and New Zealand, while Amy Dickman will head theatrical marketing for ANZ and Southeast Asia.

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Vale Linda Airey, veteran publicist - IF Magazine Linda Airey, described here by fellow publicists Cathy Gallagher and Annette Smith as Australian film publicity’s OG, died peacefully at home on January 15 after a short but brutal battle with MND.

Australian film publicity’s OG Linda Airey died peacefully at home on January 15 after a short but brutal battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

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Princess Pictures boards Tom Noakes and Will Goodfellow's 'The Answerers' - IF Magazine Tom Noakes and Will Goodfellow will collaborate with Princess Pictures on their feature debut, The Answerers, as they continue to make strides in Screen NSW's Short to Feature Fast Track program.

Tom Noakes and Will Goodfellow will collaborate with Princess Pictures on their feature debut, The Answerers, as they continue to make strides in Screen NSW's Short to Feature Fast Track program.

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'The appetite to find the ‘high risk, high return’ show is returning': Why Tony Ayres and Mark Fenessey aren't playing it safe in 2026 - IF Magazine IF speaks with Helium Pictures CEO Mark Fennessy and showrunner, screenwriter and director Tony Ayres about the production landscape at the start of 2026.

According to showrunner, screenwriter and director Tony Ayres, the permafrost that settled over TV commissioning before and after COVID may finally be beginning to thaw in 2026.

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