Tag: Film
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‘The Human Trial’ documentary shines a light on diabetes
THE HUMAN TRIAL, directed by Lisa Hepner, is a new documentary film that provides unprecedented, real-time access to a radical stem cell treatment that could save millions of lives in Australia? Featured in the New York Times and NPR, the film can now be watched in Australia on Apple TV and Vimeo on Demand. It’s…
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Freelancers talk: How Coronavirus is affecting the most vulnerable jobs
As the unprecedented Corona crisis hits, Australian freelancers are struggling to keep their jobs. In Australia, freelancers occupy 10% of the job market, providing highly skilled, independent labour for the Australian workforce. Unlike traditional job roles, freelancing works on a project to project basis, offering virtually no job security. Without paid leave, consistent wages, and long-term…
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Netflix Makes Waves at Toronto International Film Festival
Streaming giant, Netflix, opened the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with original movie Outlaw King. This is the first time any film festival has opened with a film that was not released in cinemas. Outlaw King tells the story of Robert the Bruce, the man who led Scotland in their war against England. The film…
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Netflix Embraces Diversity by Hiring New ‘Inclusion Strategist’ Verna Myers
Netflix has hired a new ‘Inclusion Strategist’ in a move to diversify the company after claims that they opposed diversity and equality. Verna Myers has taken on the position with the television and film streaming company after former communications spokesperson Jonathan Friedland was fired for using the N-word in several meetings with his team. Myers…
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Star Wars Teaser – Production Underway
Filming has started on the newest instalment of the Star Wars saga, with the next chapter ‘Episode VIII’ set to be released in May 2017. The most recent Star Wars Film ‘The Force Awakens’ was released late last year, earning an impressive $2,032,838,964 in worldwide box office thus far. The incredible response to the 7th film reinforced fans enduring…
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Gettin’ The Job(s) Done
If you haven’t seen the new biopic on the late and highly controversial co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs (1995-2011), perhaps you should consider rescheduling this evening’s plans. The new biographical-drama directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 hours) and written by Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, the Social Network, The West…