Filmnews
Filmnews was a monthly newspaper that covered independent film production, distribution and exhibition in
History
Filmnews' first issue appeared in February 1975.
In 1981 the Co-op’s cinema closed as its funding from the AFC ceased. The AFC, however, supported the Co-op’s move to new premises in Pyrmont, and pushed for more aggressive marketing and distribution policies. This put the Co-op’s under pressure, and the AFC then determined to fund only one body, the AFI leading the Co-op had to fold.
A short and poorly planned relationship with a commercial proprietor (Encore)—selected by the AFC—followed before FilmNews was allowed to become its own entity. Filmnews moved to Metro TV (now Metro Screen) in the Paddington Town Hall complex several years.
Content
Filmnews advocated strongly for women’s films and women filmmakers, questioning existing training practices and criticising Short-term programs in sydney and Melbourne.[3]
References
- ^ a b c Katrfman, Tina (1 September 1986). "Big Changes at Little Filmnews". Filmnews: 2. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016.
- ISBN 9780864360588.
- ISBN 9780520088795.