Remakes are all the rage. Why has there been such an upsurge on our screens this year? Why does the audience want to be back in the day?  Is it just nostalgia, or is there something deeper going on? Five filmmakers explain why they have reincarnated past classics.

Speakers:

Antony Ginnane – President, FG Film Productions (Australia) – Patrick
Michael Rymer – Director, Picnic at Hanging Rock
Helen Bowden – Wake in Fright
Sam Toles – SVP, Digital & New Platforms, MGM

Moderator:

Deanne Weir – Director, WeirAnderson

Producer:

Stephen Luby – Producer, Ruby Entertainment