Tag Archive for Documentary

Filming has Commenced on Second Season of Stuff The British Stole

The ABC, Screen Australia and CBC are thrilled to announce that filming has commenced on the second season of the acclaimed history-mystery series, Stuff The British Stole. Hosted by Walkley award-winning journalist Marc Fennell (Mastermind, The School That Tried To End Racism, The Feed), the eight-part series will take viewers on a globe-trotting, emotional quest…

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2023

Stephen King, Annie Lennox, Werner Herzog, Iggy Pop, Arthur Agee from Hoop Dreams and the Vincent Motorcycle all have one thing in common they are Iconic – the theme for Melbourne Documentary Film Festival’s 8th edition which draws from over 50 of the best local Australian documentaries in addition to canvassing a cavalcade of the…

AIDC 2023 Wraps Record Breaking Year

Drawn by the prospect of gathering face-to-face after two previous hybrid and virtual outings, the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) welcomed 820 documentary and factual industry delegates to its 2023 event, the highest number in 20 years and the most-ever attendees since the event moved to Melbourne in 2016. “Celebrating the Agents of Change of…

AIDC Announces Full 2023 Program

The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) have announced the full program for its 2023 event – including over 40 sessions, more than 120 speakers and 100-plus industry decision makers – taking place in-person at ACMI in Melbourne, from 5-8 March 2023 with an online-only international marketplace 9-11 March 2023. Natasha Gadd, CEO / Creative Director,…

New Leash on Life Greenlit by ABC

Screenwest is pleased to announce that New Leash on Life, a feel-good, family-friendly documentary series with our love of dogs at its core, has been greenlit for production as part of the ABC Factual Formats Initiative. “We are so excited to be bringing New Leash on Life to the ABC, and hope it will transform…

Post-Production Starts on Documentary UNBELIZEABLUE

Eclectic Aspirations have announced the start of post-production work for its upcoming documentary, UNBELIZEABLUE. After three trips and 40 days of filming across Belize, our creative team is now focused on crafting the footage into a world-class documentary that explores the pioneering marine conservation work led by women of diverse backgrounds in Belize. “Growing up…

Irish Film Festival 2022 – Young Plato

Directed by Declan McGrath & Neasa Ní Chianáin Rated PG Score 6/6 An observational documentary set in post-conflict Belfast’s Ardoyne, where a marginalized, working class community has for generations been plagued by poverty, drugs and guns. This film charts the dream of Headmaster Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team illustrating how critical thinking and…

Irish Film Festival 2022 – Love Yourself Today

Director Ross Killeen Starring Damien Dempsey Rated PG Score 5.5/6 The film centres around the music of Irish singer songwriter Damien Dempsey but also turns the lens onto his fans. Every Christmas in Dublin, the crowds gather for Damo’s Christmas gig at Vicar Street. For many, these shows have become a cathartic ritual, a safe…

Prime Video Greenlights Good Neighbors

Prime Video has officially greenlit Good Neighbors, a three-part docuseries about one of the most unique and intense competitions in international sports: The rivalry between the Mexican and American national men’s soccer teams. The docuseries will debut this fall around the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Good Neighbors will peel back the political, social, and sporting…

The Great American Illustrator Re-Released

J.C. Leyendecker’s “The Great American Illustrator” documentary will be re-released after 20 years. Produced and Directed by Arny Stone, the film is now restored and available for the first time in over two decades. In the spirit of independent filmmaking, the Stone Family is re-releasing the 42-minute documentary film for free on  Line Producer/Executive Producer…