Vale Lesley Stern - 'An incomparable deflator of male egos and fantasies', Lesley Stern's vivid intellect made a big mark on the Australian film scene of the 80s and 90s. Adrian Martin expresses enduring admiration. screenhub.com.au/news-article/n…

SCMS is saddened to learn of the passing of Lesley Stern, a long time member of SCMS. A touching tribute by Tracy Cox-Stanton is available here: bit.ly/LesleyStern

The new abctv Diversity and Inclusion Commissioning Guidelines are out! about.abc.net.au/press-releases…

Judy Irola, who in 1995 was the 3rd woman invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers, has sadly passed due to complications from COVID. Judy was an educator, firebrand, and adamant that the ASC recruit more women. "There are women out there who need to be included."

Chloé Zhao wins best director for “Nomadland” at the #GoldenGlobes. She’s the first woman to win the category in almost four decades. Here, she narrates a scene between Frances McDormand and David Strathairn. nyti.ms/3pZaeAR

#GoldenGlobes: Chloé Zhao becomes the second woman to win best director, motion picture, for #Nomadland bit.ly/2O6PfyO

The Gender Matters Taskforce and ScreenAustralia today announced two key initiatives for 2021 aimed at supporting women and gender diverse practitioners in the screen industry: buff.ly/3v7vDLQ

It's here folks - the moment you've all been waiting for.... WIFT V-FEST TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! wiftaustralia.org.au/wift-vfest Support and share, share, share the love! <3 #FilmFestival #WIFT #womeninfilm WIFT Australia , wiftqld, Screen Queensland

.Megan Riakos departs WIFT Australia board if.com.au/megan-riakos-d…

Tickets are on sale now to the WIFT Australia V-Fest 26-28 March, including a FREE event 28 March for Qld participants. The 3-Day virtual festival is designed to showcase the work of women in the film industry wiftaustralia.org.au/wift-vfest [Supported by SQ through the V-fest initiative]

Reminder! Registrations close this Friday for the Screenworks Australia Gender Matters Webinars, in collaboration with Screen Australia and the Gender Matters Taskforce. Register here: bit.ly/38Lko23

SF3's back & want your films; all shot on smartphones or tablets, the rest is up to you. Over $40,000 in prizes, awards, judges & ambassadors, including Megan Riakos, Phillip Noyce, Kriv Stenders, Kerry Armstrong, Wayne Blair & more at sf3.com.au

To All the #Film_Communities in The World and Who Loves Film and Cinema! I write to you with a broken heart and a deep hope that you can join me in protecting my beautiful people, especially filmmakers from the Taliban. #Share it please, don't be #silent.

Congratulations to WIFT Australia on a successful Writers Retreat as part of last week's CinefestOZ. We were thrilled to see WA creatives connect with U.S. producer and director Alan Poul virtually. Thanks to AFS and Screenwest! #USwithAUS

A big shout out to the organisations taking part in this week’s massive Design Intensive at #QUT. 💗 You’re helping 615 students learn how #design can be used for #socialgood. bddy.me/3jEROW9 Orange Sky Australia headspace The Centre For Women & Co. WIFT Australia #QUTCreativeIndustries

Tonight's WIFT Virtual is all about stunts! Book now and find out about this vital but less discussed aspect of filmmaking, guided by stunt woman Jackie Murray. eventbrite.com.au/e/all-about-st…

Meet two inspiring young women, both currently in senior roles on Australia’s top rating drama HOME & AWAY - Brodie MacPherson and Freya Doney. A WIFT Virtual event tomorrow. Book here: eventbrite.com.au/e/behind-the-s… #womeninfilm #wiftaus #auswomenfilm #homeandaway

Today at Gold Coast Film Festival Gold Coast Film Festival... A special screening of WHEN THE CAMERA STOPPED ROLLING, and after that you can hear from and meet members of the WIFT Australia board and Queensland chapter. We'd love to meet you! Book: gcfilmfestival.com/gcff-events/wh… #auswomenfilm