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There's a strange contradiction to Film Festivals endemic to their very existence

It’s frustrating although not entirely unexpected to have to move our event around

“The very first year for the second time”

“A lot of Festivals cancelled because of COVID so it’s a real testament that you went ahead this year”

There’s a lot to unpack here

"My son turns around to me and says, take it online, go for it"

"We want to see what that world looks like from each individual’s perspective"

"It's a wonderful opportunity for our audience to engage with the culture of these Festivals"

"This is our contribution to pushing back against COVID-19"

A lot can happen in a week

It's a concerning time for the Australian industry with a number of Film Festivals cancelling or postponing events

The 31st Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is almost here and like the cheese and wine in tow the movies are reliably promising; here’s a few picks to see us through March

Now entering year 29, Flickerfest has launched into action at its local home and mainstay the Bondi Pavilion

Keira Knightley. Ian McKellen. Helen Mirren. Even more Helen Mirren

The most terrifying thing about film is that it’s all already happened

Most films forget to place the bomb under the table – very few manage three ticking simultaneously

Here’s a few picks that might just help you sort out your IFF 2019 schedule!

“My prediction is that a couple of years from now the fact a feature was shot on a phone will be totally unremarkable"

"It always feels good to get recognition, what made this one special is that it was in my home town"

It's that oh so disquieting, insightful, morbid mind-bogglingly fun time of year

Weird, searing, strange and wonderful - the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival has launched their 2019 slate!

The truly weird, wacky and wonderful are usually left for those 'Freak Me Out' screenings packed by those most dedicated genre fans. Not this year

Winda, Australia's only Film Festival dedicated to Indigenous cinema, wrapped its third annual and biggest run in Sydney

“Smartphone filmmaking has come a long way – thank you for supporting the democratisation of filmmaking”

"At a time when women's sport in Australia is enjoying unprecedented growth, exposure and opportunity, I hope the film will inspire women and girls in Australia to follow their dreams in sport or in life"