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Reports on the replacement of Barry Telfer by Terry Haebich as advertising paper for the Australian film publication, `Cinema Papers.'

Looks at the multimedia policy of the Australian government. Creative Nation paper; Establishment of the Australian Multi-media Enterprise (AME); Expectations on the potential of the technology; Plans for other multimedia projects.

Focuses on the debate surrounding controversial possessory credit. Reference to the article `Taking the Credit: How Directors Contribute to the `Big Lie' of Filmmaking,' by Simon Lake and Ian David; Their criticism of how `Cinema Papers' credits the name of a director of a film; How `Cinema Papers' usually lists a director's name; Criticism of Lake's and David's arguments.

Reports that readers of `Cinema Papers,' are being asked to identify unnamed persons of the film community who demonstrated against the United States domination of the Australian box-office, with reference to the visit of the head of the Motion Pictures Producers' Association of America, Jack Valenti's visit to Sydney, Australia in March, 1973.

Highlights the paper presented by the author at the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Conference in Australia in July 1995, on the changing role of the assistant editor in Australian filmmaking. Hints for aspiring assistant editors when learning on film; General running and expense of non-linear systems; Training aspects; Self-editing; Changing responsibilities.

Looks at a correction to a paragraph on the second page of the George Miller and Chris Noonan interview. Apology by Cinema Papers.

Interviews director Olivier Assayas, discussing his career in the motion picture industry. When he started his career as a screenwriter; Information on his role on the scripts of two Andre Techine films; Reference to the film `Irma Vep.'

Focuses on the 51st Cannes Film Festival which is held in Nice, France to honor motion pictures released worldwide in 1998. Information on `Passion' a Hungarian film by director Gyorgy Feher; Identification of Australian films at Cannes; Selection of the most disappointing motion pictures; Film which won the Festival's Grand Prix.

Presents several tips on how to purchase motion pictures on the Internet in Australia. Information on films released in versions; Motion pictures banned by the Australian censors; Reason for critical attention to American tapes. INSETS: Some Internet video sources;Three icons: One punter surfs the Net.

Presents news briefs relating to the motion picture industry in Australia. Information on the 1998 Movie Convention hosted by the Motion Pictures Exhibitors' Association of Queensland; Winners of the Arena's Shifty Film Competition; Schedule for the Indie 2000 Vidi-Digi Festival; Launch of Screen Network Australia.

Focuses on the career of director Walter Lassally, highlighting his visit to Australia as a guest of the Sydney Film Festival. Information on Lassally's first film; Career achievements of Lassally; Comments from Lassally; Names of several films by Lassally; Excerpts of an interview conduted with Lassally.

Presents an interview with writer-director David Swann, where he discussed his film `Crackers.' Focus of the film; Details on the interview.

Focuses on the work of director John Ruane, highlighting his film `Dead Letter Office.' Comments from Ruane on the film; Focus of the film.

Presents an interview with director and co-writer Ana Kokkinos, co-writers Andrew Bovell and Mira Robertson and producer Jane Scott, were they discussed their collaboration in the film `Head On.' Details on the film, which is based on a novel by Christos Tsiolkas.

Offers information relating to the 1998 festival of Australian film, which was held at the State Film Theatre in Melborne, Australia. Names of some the films seen at the festival; Presentation style of films at the festival; Number of sections which the festival was divided.

Presents an interview with producer Andrew Mason and co-writer and director Alex Proyas, on the production of the film `Dark City.' Preview of the film; Names of other films produced by Proyas; Comparison of `Dark City,' to motion picture `The Crow.'

Provides information on the impact in which electronic networks has within the film industry in the production of animated films with reference to the motion picture `Space Jam,' starring basketball sensation Michael Jordan. Brief information on the film; Details on the visual features of the film; How the film was constructed; Technicalities of the film.

Presents an interview with director Michael Winterbottom, discussing his film entitled `Welcome to Sarajevo.'

Provides information on the scheduling of four half hour segments by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for young documentary filmmakers as part of its participation in the Loud Youth Festival. Purpose of the festival; When the festival took place; Names of the films includes: `Hip Hop City,' by Paul Fench, `Neuromancer,' by Chris Zwar, `Windows of Opportunity,' by Tim Mummery.

Present an interview with actor Matt Day discussing achievements he made in his career. Names of the films in which Day stared in includes: `Muriel's Wedding', `Dating the Enemy', `Kiss or Kill', `The Sugar Factory', `Doing Time for Patsy Cline' and `Love and Other Catastrophes.'

Presents an interview with DOP Mandy Walker, where she discussed her career in the feature film industry. Background information on Walker; Career information on Walker; Reference to the films `Love Serenade,' and `The Well.'

Presents interviews with composers Cezary Skubiszewski, David Hirshfelder and Eric Serra, where they discussed their composition of music for the film industry. Career information on the composers; Background information on the composers; Identification of various work composed by them.

Presents an interview with producer Chris Brown, where he discussed his production of the motion picture `Aberration.' Indepth look at the motion picture; Details on Grundy Films; Background information on Brown; Career information on Brown; Information on the film's budget. INSET: ABFX.

Presents information on Australia's film industry, with emphasis on the arrival of the 3-dimension large-film and large-screen processes. Reference to the use of 70 millimeter film with these processes; Details on the Maximum Image company; Production of widescreen images; Details on the Big Screen industry.

Explains why films would not be produced without sales companies and distributors. Importance of sales companies and distributors to films; Comments from Australian filmmaker, Paul Cox; What are the duties of sales agents; Reference to the film `Heaven's Burning.' INSET: Who's who.

Presents brief information pertaining to the film industry in Australia. Details on the release of the film `Heaven's Burning' in Australia; Reference to the seventh annual Women on Women Film Festival; Information on a joint venture partnership between the Ace Cinemas Pty Limited and Palace Enterprises.

Presents information on projects which the FFC has entered into contract negotiations with the producers, in the Australian film industry.

Presents an interview with Stephan Elliott, one of Cannes' favourite son.

Focuses on the debut of the motion picture `LA Confidential,' along with several interviews with the cast of the film, including director Curt Hanson, screenwriter Brian Helgeland, and actors, Kevin Spacey, Russel Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger and Danny DeVito.

Presents information on a production survey of the motionpicture industry in Australia as of August 13, 1997. Information on features in planning; Features in post-production; Films in pre-production.

Reflects on the authors life as a writer in Australia. Role film played in his life; Reference made to `Monster: Living off the Big Screen,' by John Gregory Dunne; How the attitude that investors and the money people are evil effect writers culture.

Profiles Miranda Otto, an actress in Australia. Information on her family life; Reference to her philosophy; How she was drawn into acting; Her insights on the films she did.

Presents a news round up relating to the film industry in Australia. Reference to the 1997 AWGIE Awards; Launching of Cinemedia by Alan Stockdale, Victoria's Minister for Multimedia; Signing of a Film Co-production Agreement Treaty between Australia and Israel. INSETS: A life in film.;Top 10 the great unwatched..

Presents information on several Australian feature films in pre-production.

Focuses on one of the highlights of Cannes' 50th International Festival du Film, which included a public debate `La Rencontre du Cinquantieme: Le Cineaste, le Cinephile et la Critique,' which was chaired by Bernardo Bertolucci. How this forum lead an opportunity for directors, film lovers and critics to address the future of cinema and the role of the critic on the threshold of the new century; Concern about the loss of memory in the cinema; Views of persons in the debate.

Presents an interview with New Zealand writer-director Gregor Nicholas, focusing on his first feature film, `Broken English.' Whether the success of `Avondale Dogs' influenced `Broken English'; Views of Nicholas.

Presents an interview with Ben Mendelsohn, who has been working as an actor for fifteen years. Information on his career achievements and films he starred in.

Gives information on film making in Australia with focus on low-budget films. Discussion on the theories about what is needed to make a movie; Perception of independent film directors; Definition of a low-budget film; Comments from George Mannix, director of low-budget film `Mad Bomber'; Views from other producers; Other low-budget films produced.

Presents an interview with Michael Lake, managing director of the Warner Roadshow, MovieWorld Studios, located in Australia, about the future of the studios (and some associated Village Roadshow operations). Whether the majority of the off-shore productions are American; Principal ways of marketing the studios internationally; Advantages to off-shore productions filming in Australia.

Gives details on the various motion pictures in Australia, which the Federal Funding Commission (FFC) entered into contract negotiations with the producers. Names of motion pictures; Details of films.

Presents an interview with motion picture editor Terry Rawlings. Inclusions in films edited by Rawlings. INSET: Select filmographies..

Gives details on the Society of Motion Picture Engineers Exhibition and Conference (SMPTE) scheduled for Sidney, New South Wales, from July 1 to 4, 1997. Theme of the SMPTE; Views from John Maizels chairman of the SMPTE; Detailed information on the agenda; Dates and time mentioned.

Presents an interview with Australian actress, Jacqueline McKenzie. Films Mckenzie appeared in; Television and theater performances; Beginnings of interest in acting; Training as an actress; Comments on her various roles; Views on the ideal director; Future projects.

Reports that in the underrated children's film `Say a Little Prayer,' there is one lone shot that is evocative of Melbourne's surburbia. Why the 1983 Melbourne film `Moving Out' is one of the few chronicles of migration; How the stereotyping of inter-generational conflict within migrant families has become a standard narrative within Australian films; Why the outer limits of surburbia remain uncharted on film.

Focuses on Monica Pellizari, who has garnered a strong personal stamp and an international reputation as result of her style and craft and thematic concerns through a body of short works. Her drama `Just Desserts' (1992) win of the Leoncino d'Argento (Silver Baby Lion) for Best Short at Venice; Rejection of her first application to the Australia Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS); What her interest in short films is attributed to.

Present an interview with Robert A. Harris, one of the most respected figures in contemporary film restoration, and his partner on two restoration projects, James C. Katz. What made Harris get involved in restoration; Katz's views on `Vertigo'; Harris's views on digital restoration and digital computer work; Dream projects of both Harris and Katz.

Presents information on several projects in which the Australian Film Financial Corporation has entered into contract negotiations with the producers. Name of projects; Synopsis of the projects.

Presents an interview with Phillip Noyce, a film director of some of the most reputed films from `Patriot Games' (1992) and `Clear and Present Danger' (1994). Country which Noyce prefers working in; Background information on the production of `The Saint.' INSET: The Saint..

Presents an interview with Samantha Lang, director of two short films, `Out,' and `Audacious,' and who chose an adaptation of the novel `The Well,' as her first feature film. Her perspective on `The Well'; How Lang became involved with the film; Direction she has set for herself in film.

Interviews Australian film director Lawrence Johnston on his film `Life,' which delineated the experiences of men behind bars. Johnston's thoughts on film as a medium of expression; Theme of the film `Life' and its implications to gay cinema traditions; Discussion of the director's other works.