Cirrus@Austlit

'Within Australian universities, doctoral research in screen production is growing significantly. Two recent studies have documented both the scale of this research and inconsistencies in the requirements of the degree. These institutional variations, combined with a lack of clarity around appropriate methodologies for academic research through film and television practice, create challenges for students, supervisors, examiners and the overall development of the discipline. This paper will examine five recent doctorates in screen production practice at five different Australian universities. It will look at the nature of the films made, the research questions the candidates were investigating, the new knowledge claims that were produced and the subsequent impact of the research. The various methodologies used will be given particular attention because they help define the nature of the research where film production is a primary research method.' (Publication abstract)

'When Maddy McCathy, star of Ray Abbott’s theatrical production of Macbeth, has a breakdown, Ray turns to Zac Freeman to come up with a plan to save the show. With the help of Maddy’s understudy, Connie Burns, Zac kidnaps Maddy, and plays it as a publicity stunt. While Zac and Maddy hide out in an old secluded cabin the press go crazy with speculation. But soon the plan unravels and Maddy, Zac and Connie become pitched in a terrifying battle of survival.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.