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March 8, 2018

Graeme Mason tells producers: Get smarter about the rapidly changing world

Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason has two blunt messages for feature film producers. One is: Recognise that most independent films, Australian and international, now are earning roughly half as much at Australian cinemas as they did only a few years ago.
February 7, 2018
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Berlin: Altitude Boards Sequel to Survival Thriller ‘Black Water’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Black Water: The Abyss joins Billie Holiday biopic on Altitude’s EFM slate. The team behind survival thriller “Black Water” are reuniting to make a sequel, with Altitude Film Sales on board and set to introduce it to buyers in Berlin at the EFM.
December 16, 2017
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FilmRise picks up Simon Baker’s ‘Breath’

Breath is based on Tim Winton’s book about two teenage boys in Western Australia in the 1970s who befriend an enigmatic surfer played by Baker who pushes them to take risks.
December 9, 2017
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REPORT ON THE INQUIRY INTO THE AUSTRALIAN FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY

“This report is a significant contribution to the debate around the future of our industry. The report made many recommendations which, if implemented, would support small to medium-sized Australian production businesses, which drive our industry, to deliver more quality Australian content to Australian and international audiences,"