Film

  • SlowTV: A conversation about Bastardy. Hosted by John Safran

    Jack Charles | Melbourne | Jun. 2009
    A conversation about Bastardy. Hosted by John Safran
    Writer, comedian and presenter John Safran hosts a lively conversation about the new Australian documentary Bastardy. He speaks to the film's subject, Jack Charles and its director Amiel Courtin-Wilson.Bastardy is the portrait of the amazing life of Jack Charles, a man of unique charm and spirit... » play video
  • SlowTV: Cinema: The challenge of distribution

    Adelaide | Mar. 2009
    Cinema: The challenge of distribution
    It is becoming increasingly evident that Australian film policy can't simply stop at questions about producing films. Distribution has long been the most powerful sector within the film industry, and the issues that are now looming large include: how to ensure that Australian films actually make... » play video
  • SlowTV: Theatre/Film & Writing. An Adelaide Film Festival forum

    Andrew Bovell | Adelaide | Mar. 2009
    Theatre/Film & Writing. An Adelaide Film Festival forum
    Compared to other national cinemas, the links between Australian cinema and theatre have always been particularly strong. Some of our most successful screenwriters have come from the theatre, and our leading actors and directors commonly move back and forth between stage and screen projects. This pa... » play video
  • SlowTV: Theatre/Film & Writing. An Adelaide Film Festival forum (p2)

    Andrew Bovell | Adelaide | Mar. 2009
    Theatre/Film & Writing. An Adelaide Film Festival forum (p2)
    Compared to other national cinemas, the links between Australian cinema and theatre have always been particularly strong. Some of our most successful screenwriters have come from the theatre, and our leading actors and directors commonly move back and forth between stage and screen projects. This pa... » play video
  • Christos Tsiolkas on his influences and inspirations. Sydney Writers' Festival
    In this segment of the 'Writers as Readers' session at the Sydney Writers' Festival, Christos Tsiolkas talks about inspirations and influences on him and his writing, addressing both film and literature.... » play video