If you're interested in how the Australian film and television sector is faring, a good indicator is the briefing being provided by Screen Australia on its production guidelines. Read my report on the Melbourne session here.

And don't forget Ruth Harley's speech from the National Screenwriters' Conference in February whic is here.

According to IF magazine, the claymation feature film Mary and Max is now Australia's biggest homegrown box office hit for 2009 so far. Writer/director Adam Elliot addressed a meeting of the AWG Victorian Branch earlier this week. I'll write this up soon.

At a previous meeting Clayton Jacobson told us how he developed Kenny into a successful low-budget film. Adam referred to Clayton as a genius, and so his words of wisdom are well worth study.

My take on what Mr Jacobson said can be found here.

MARK POOLE

Julia Britton is Fearless!

Shooting in India in the Punjab.

Me telling Tait Brady about Screen Australia.