Acmi Podcasts

Bowie’s sustained narrative of modern anxiety and impending doom has always set him apart in the often feel-good world of rock ’n’ roll as we know it. Starting with the storyboards and video for Bowie’s shelved Diamond Dogs movie project, Michael Dwyer springboards into one of the defining themes of Bowie’s catalogue, one which the man himself once described as his own personal “non-specific nagging fear”.

Actor Wendy Hughes is joined by friends Jill Robb and Lex Marinos in a warm and witty reflection upon her remarkable career. Recorded: 18 Apr 2009.

Director Mark Forstmann and editor Ken Sallows talk about the independently financed feature Monkey Puzzle. Recorded: 8 Nov 2008.

Director Jamie Blanks, writer Everett de Roche and actors John Brumpton and Robert Taylor provide insight into the making of this Aussie thriller. Recorded: 15 Nov 2008.

A no-holds-barred discussion about playing games for a living, writing about them and becoming somewhat famous in the process. Recorded: 10 July 2008.

Even writers go to the movies. And sometimes, when the movie is really, really, good (or really, really bad), they write about them. In this very special edition of Desert Island Flicks, five writers will share their favourite films and the work these films have inspired. Taking the concept of the Top Five film list and turning it on its head, ACMI and the Emerging Writers' Festival are sending not one but five castaways to the desert island. Once stranded with nothing but their favourite films, these writers will need to choose their number one favourite film of all time. The writers will then spend a lively evening discussing why these stories mean so much to them and exploring their own works that these films have inspired. Co-presented by ACMI and the Emerging Writers' Festival. Recorded on 3/5/2014

As part of the Emerging Writers’ Festival, we hosted a panel exploring over half a decade of Australian television broadcasting with a fascinating look at the ABC. With its history stretching back to 1956, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation is an integral part of the Australian television landscape. ACMI and the Emerging Writers' Festival bring together a special panel of writers, critics and commentators to explore over half a decade of what many refer to as "Aunty", with a fascinating exploration of our national broadcaster. Taking a look back at its humble beginnings broadcasting a single non-commercial television channel, all the way through to its current position providing a suite of content across numerous terrestrial, digital and web based channels, our panel will explore past programs and examine the current crop of acclaimed ABC series including Rake, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, and Redfern Now. Recorded on 4/5/2014

CEO and co-founder of DreamWorks speaks exclusively about creating, leading and inspiring the world's largest animation studio in this rare one-off Australian event. A must-see for filmmakers, animators, fans and would-be moguls of tomorrow, hosted by Channel 10's Executive General Manager, Russel Howcroft (best known as The Gruen Transfer's advertising media personality). Katzenberg began his career at Paramount Pictures before moving to Walt Disney Pictures where he is credited with turning the ailing animation studio around. Under his management, Disney produced some of their most critically acclaimed and highest grossing features to date, including The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. He also secured a successful partnership with Pixar Studios and helped bring Miramax Films to Disney. Katzenberg eventually joined forces with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen to start DreamWorks SKG. Under Katzenberg's leadership, DreamWorks has become the largest animation studio in the world releasing 28 animated feat

Key Australian game industry figures discuss the future of the games industry (Part 1 of 2). Recorded: 28 June 2012

Key Australian game industry figures discuss the future of the games industry (Part 2 of 2). Recorded: 28 June 2012

Does the changing nature of games development really provide new opportunities? Recorded: 28 June 2012

Tim Schafer discusses his creative process and the importance of story in games. Recorded: 29 June 2012

Explore the challenges of creating a cultural framework for exhibiting and programming videogames. Recorded: 28 June 2012

Take a look at a range of models that developers and distributors are using to creatively produce games. Recorded: 29 June 2012

Key creatives talk about the history and mythology of the Australian games industry. Recorded: 29 June 2012

A discussion about the issues faced by cultural institutions in collecting and preserving videogame content. Recorded: 29 June 2012

Dr Meredith Jones, Sarah Gibson and Professor Peter McNeil look at the Cinderella story. Recorded: 10 Mar 2011

Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Dr Kimberley Pearce, Jazmina Cininas and Professor Barbara Creed explore interpretations of this fairy tale classic. Recorded: 10 Mar 2011

Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Writer/director Sarah Gibson and producer Sue Maslin provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Re-enchantment project. Recorded: 11 Mar 2011

Dr Saige Walton, Angela Ndalianis, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Martyn Pedler talk end-of-the-world scenarios on the box. Recorded: 25 February 2010