IF magazine

Inside Film, previously known as If Magazine, is a print and online magazine tailored for professionals in the screen content industry across Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1997 by Stephen Jenner and David Barda, the publication features original pieces on topics such as film, television, and digital media, covering aspects like distribution, exhibition, marketing, finance, and local screen production. Currently, it is published by The Intermedia Group, which is known for producing various trade and consumer publications in Australia. The magazine's leadership includes publisher Mark Kuban, editor Emily Blachford, and Ashwin Ravi, who oversees business development for the publication.

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Donald Trump calls for a 100 per cent tariff on feature films 'produced in foreign lands'

1 week ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has called on the re-elected Labor Government to act swiftly and future-proof the screen sector, following US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a “100 per cent tariff” on feature films produced outside the US. In a post to his Truth Social platform this morning, the president noted the US film industry was “dying a very slow death”, arguing foreign production incentives draw filmmakers and studios away from the United States.
Greig Fraser named Australian Cinematographer of the Year at ACS National Awards

1 week ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

Cinematographer Greig Fraser has won his second Milli for Cinematographer of the Year at the Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) 55th National Awards held in Melbourne over the weekend. Fraser, previously awarded the prize in 2011, was also recognised with a Gold Tripod in the Feature Films – Budget $3m and over category for Dune 2. It caps off a stellar 12 months for the decorated lenser, who received an Oscar nomination for the film, along with this year’s AACTA Byron Kennedy Award.
Event wrap-up: 'Better Man' screens at Beijing International Film Festival; NYC Australian Screen Forum

1 week ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

PREMIUM CONTENT Keep connected to the Australian screen industry. With a subscription, you’ll get access to exclusive premium content including in-depth features, opinion, analysis and business and talent profiles. You can also upgrade to access our comprehensive In Production listings, covering hundreds of projects. Sign up with a 7 day free trial.
Ludo Studio, WildBear Entertainment join ShowdownMAX

1 week ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

Creatives from WildBear Entertainment and Ludo Studio will lend their expertise to the Sunny Coast Showdown’s ShowdownMAX initiative, which opens submissions this month. Announced in March, ShowdownMAX invites pilots of serialised, repeatable, and returnable content; complete web series for online platforms; feature-length concepts; and limited scripted and unscripted series content with a compelling commercial model.
'We know we have more to do': Arts Minister Tony Burke makes final pitch to voters

1 week ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

PREMIUM CONTENT Keep connected to the Australian screen industry. With a subscription, youâ€™ll get access to exclusive premium content including in-depth features, opinion, analysis and business and talent profiles. You can also upgrade to access our comprehensive In Production listings, covering hundreds of projects. Sign up with a 7 day free trial.
Hilary Perchard appointed CEO of Foxtel, Kayo, and Binge - IF Magazine

1 week ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

Foxtel Group has tapped Foxtel Retail and Hubbl CEO Hilary Perchard to take over its Foxtel, Kayo, and Binge brands as it enters a new era under the ownership of global sports streamer DAZN.
Lana Greenhalgh to be named Commissioner of the Year at SPA Awards

2 weeks ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has named Foxtel head of scripted originals Lana Greenhalgh as Commissioner of the Year ahead of this month’s 23rd Annual SPA Awards at The Star Gold Coast. Greenhalgh joined Foxtel in 2015 as a scripted production coordinator after leaving a career in the talent management industry to pursue her passion for television drama.
NIDA announces Jim Sharman Future Award winner

2 weeks ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

A concept for new technology that allows facial expressions to be controlled on worn character costumes has won NIDA’s inaugural Jim Sharman Future Award. Administered through the NIDA Future Centre, the triennial prize offers $50,000 funding alongside tailored NIDA support for artists from Australia and the Asia Pacific aged 16-30 to turn bold ideas and projects into a reality.
NIDA announces three-year partnership with SBS, NITV

2 weeks ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

The National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) is partnering with SBS and NITV to provide practical pathways for emerging creatives into the screen sector. NIDA Pathways with SBS and NITV is a three-year collaboration offering students industry experience, expertise, and opportunities while supporting historically under-represented creatives.
Alexandra Burke, Lizzie Cater selected for TorinoFilmLab (TFL) SeriesLab

2 weeks ago | if.com.au | Sean Slatter

While The Men Are Away co-creator Alexandra Burke and Easy Tiger development producer Lizzie Cater will hone their craft across workshops in Belgium, Spain, and Italy after being selected for the TorinoFilmLab (TFL) SeriesLab. Burke’s collaboration with Turkish writer Ali Ercivan, The Tulip Era, was one of nine projects selected from 91 applications for the initiative, while Cater was among three international script editors picked to join the sessions alongside Benjamin Cantu and Tiny Mungwe.