The yellow carpet shimmered beneath strappy heels and glittering gowns at the Sydney Women’s International Film Festival (SWIFF) on Friday night — but beneath the glamour was a simmering frustration. For the fifth year in a row, women in film gathered at Moore Park not just to celebrate their work, […]

In what many are calling a blow to journalistic integrity, The New York Times (NYT) finds itself in the crosshairs of a high-stakes defamation lawsuit filed by actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni. The $250m lawsuit, which also names Wayfarer Studios and several affiliated parties, challenges the newspaper’s December 2024 article, […]

When Blake Lively accused her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, the shocking claims made headlines around the world. But now, in an explosive lawsuit filed by Baldoni, the actor-turned-director is firing back, alleging that Lively’s accusations were part of a calculated smear campaign—one […]

Against the glittering backdrop of Hollywood, where the voices of marginalised communities often fade into the background, Asha Dahya’s story shines brightly. As a producer of the Emmy-nominated short documentary My Name is Siri, Dahya’s dedication to autism awareness has not only earned industry recognition but also ignited conversations around […]

Adelaide is buzzing with excitement as the talented Shantae Barnes-Cowan, a 20-year-old Adnyamathanha woman hailing from Whyalla, has been nominated for Best Lead Actress in Film at the AACTA Awards. The recognition comes for her compelling portrayal of Murra in the Australian drama Sweet As, a coming-of-age masterpiece that debuted […]