You never know where a chance encounter will lead you in life – just ask Ross Murdoch.

Fairfax Media reports that the Australian film industry has started 2017 on a high.

“Saw” co-creator Leigh Whannell returns home for his latest production, as Fairfax Media looks back on his brilliant career.

Docklands Studios Melbourne continues to attract high profile productions with the December 15 public announcement of writer-director Leigh Whannell’s new sci-fi thriller Stem.

Award-winning production company FINCH took over Sound Stage 4 for two days to shoot a new anti-speeding campaign on behalf of Clemenger BBDO for Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission.

There was magic in the air at Docklands Studios in November as many of the world’s top circus acts performed together for the very first time.

When you’ve been around the Melbourne screen industry for as long as Vanessa Cerne then Docklands Studios feels like a second home.

Hollywood producer Eugene Kelly – a long-time fan of Docklands Studios –  sat down with Fairfax business reporter Lucy Battersby to explain the appeal of working in Melbourne.

As the new bushranger epic, The Legend of Ben Hall continues its tour of Australia, the movie’s producer explains how he stayed on top of a tight schedule and budget.