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For every film that makes it to our screens, hundreds if not thousands fail to make it.
A sad song coupled with a happy movie scene can become strangely memorable.
As Hollywood continues to reckon with its past, Vivien Leigh’s story is a reminder of the challenges faced by women, even the most successful ones.
‘Hope labour’ leaves people working in creative industries open to exploitation as they try to develop their careers.
Our recently published research finds inequitable power dynamics behind the camera on Australian film sets are pernicious and persistent.
The Hollywood actors’ strike is a watershed moment for the entertainment industry, marking a turning point for the future of labour in the arts.
More and more artists and filmmakers are exploring the aesthetic and narrative possibilities of making films inside video games. Here’s why.
Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, recently signed the copyright law. Its provisions will be beneficial only if it is well implemented.
Industry connections have always made it easier to break into Hollywood. But the problem isn’t just American.
Our report is the first in-depth research into the experiences of and attitudes towards disabled people in the Australian screen industry.
When it comes to our ethical duties to animals, representation and respect should go hand in hoof.
Our new research casts a harsh light on the realities of working in film and television.
Research has found that the arts industries are lacking working-class representation and that the barriers to entry start early in life
Studios like Marvel may be grabbing the headlines — but it is also an exciting time for Australian stories on screen.
Spurred by the impetus of the #MeToo movement, South Africa’s is the latest film and TV industry to introduce intimacy protocols to guide how intimate scenes are conceived and executed.
The rise of the black romantic comedy in South Africa dovetailed perfectly with the advent of streaming services - creating a box office phenomenon.
A tide of ‘the feels’ buoyed the underdog documentary to an Oscar win – but the local industry will need to focus on where international gains are most needed.
From festivals to awards, generating buzz can increase the gross earnings of a film and even increase investment in a country’s film industry.
Despite repeated pledges to improve diversity, data and industry testimony shows that there are fewer people from minority backgrounds getting jobs in the film and TV industries.
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Professor of Media Studies, Penn State
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Senior lecturer in Screen Production and Film and Television Studies, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Screen Media, King's College London
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Visiting Fellow, University of Technology Sydney
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Executive Director, Compton School
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Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, Keele University
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Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Nottingham
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Senior Lecturer in Film, University of Roehampton
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Visiting Professor of Film, Brown University
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Lecturer in Film Studies, Department of Liberal Arts, King's College London
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Evolutionary Culturologist, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut
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Senior lecturer in Screen Media, Victoria University
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Director WA Screen Academy, Edith Cowan University
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Senior Lecturer in Creative Technology, University of Bradford
