The dichotomy between art and industry is totally dysfunctional in terms of film.

- Ann Macbeth

Ten years ago I was not heavily involved in the film world but on reflection it was a boom time with the mineral boom happening, so there was immense…

- Ann Macbeth

Video just accesses international information so much more readily.

- Ann Macbeth

In 1975 Australia was producing things like Picnic at Hanging Rock, in other words films that I would consider still some of the finest products to c…

- Ann Macbeth

We are here predominantly to support independent filmmakers and their needs. We are also here to assist people actually in their production, non-comm…

- Ann Macbeth

The State Film Authority will be there for film as industry only, as is the case in all the other states, except Victoria. Victoria is moving more no…

- Ann Macbeth

The tensions are always based on financial resources. Something like film is very problematic because it is viewed as an art form and also as an indu…

- Ann Macbeth

Build into each budget the cost of hiring and don't lump yourself with capital investment.

- Ann Macbeth

Most independent filmmakers in Britain and North America work for commercial crews and then have their own projects when they've got enough money sav…

- Ann Macbeth