SA-made thriller Monolith selected for SXSW
Australian sci-fi thriller Monolith, a hit at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival, will have an international premiere at the prestigious South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. Directed by Adelaide’s Matt Vesely and starring rising star Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise, I Met a Girl, Picnic at Hanging Rock), Monolith is a taut, contained mystery […]
New generation-gap series The Divide to premiere
Premiering Sunday 18 December at 8pm, The Divide is a six-part series tackling the generational divide between Boomers and Gen Z head on! Host and comedian Lori Bell holds court as panels debate the pros and cons of progress on issues including political correctness, dating, mental health, work ethics, body image and LGBTQ rights. The […]
C44 General Manager Lauren Hillman appointed to SAFC board
Channel 44 General Manager Lauren Hillman has been appointed to the board of the South Australian Film Corporation. The appointment recognises the substantial experience as a TV producer that Ms Hillman brought to C44, her achievements in leading a now-thriving community broadcaster through significant challenges, and the role that community TV plays in supporting the South […]
The Adelaide Fringe launches 2023 program
Adelaide Fringe continues to cement its status as Australia’s biggest arts festival with the launch of the 2023 program, and tickets are on sale now! The program is jam-packed with more than 1200 shows across comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, visual art, music, interactive and the new genre for 2023, Eat & Drink. The opening of […]
Have your say on the future of The Mercury cinema
As The Mercury cinema heads into a more sustainable era, you can share your thoughts about what it should look like by filling out a quick five minute survey!
SAFC celebrates 50 years
The South Australian Film Corporation celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, and achievements as Australia’s longest running state screen agency, with industry members and stakeholders at Adelaide Studios this week. Established in 1972, the SAFC has elevated South Australian stories, skills and talent in and on screen for half a century, supporting, connecting, and championing South Australian screen […]
56 ways to get kids active
It’s not surprising data, but research has found that South Australians aren’t active enough. So, as a fun way to encourage kids to play outside, Nature Play SA has announced a new resource titled 56 things to do outdoors before you turn 14. The list covers everything from climbing trees to birdwatching and is created […]
Carclew’s 2023 grant and fellowship recipients announced
The latest round of Carclew’s Project and Development Grants and Fellowships have been awarded, giving 18 talented young artists and four organisations in South Australia funding totalling over $226,000 to further their careers. The grants aim to support the projects of emerging South Australian artists and organisations to fund their creativity, while the fellowships invite […]
Unleashing body positivity through burlesque
Described as “inspirational, captivating and seamlessly sexy”, SA-produced documentary Unleash tells stories of female resilience through burlesque. Unleash follows twelve women of varying ages, cultural backgrounds and professions as they overcome personal adversities through the community they find in burlesque dancing classes, forming unlikely bonds as they prepare over nine weeks to perform on stage […]
Carclew celebrates 50 years
Adelaide cultural icon Carclew is celebrating 50 years of transforming young lives through creativity! Since 1972, Carclew has delivered innovative arts programs enabling young people to grow through creative participation and invest in their health, wellbeing and careers through creativity. From 4pm on Saturday 26 November, you’re invited to celebrate Carclew’s 50th birthday, when the grounds of […]