Last night the 2010 Play Now Act Now Showcase Event went down at The Vanguard Theatre as all finalists works across Short Film, Digital Design and Microfiction were exhibited to a live audience and judges.

Back in 2008 Olivia Hambrett's emerging talent scored its first major recognition scooping the top prize in Play Now Act Now's creative writing competition. Two years later the online magazine she founded would become a media partner of the festival.

Tired of American franchise congestion at the multiplex? Wanna see some fresh, young Australian talent lighting up the big screen? Well look no further than Tomorrow When The War Began, which we're giving away 20 double passes to.

Had it been 98-minutes shorter Serhat Caradee's debut feature Cedar Boys would have made a perfect Play Now Act Now Short Film. Serhat takes on nine questions and provides more filmmaking insight for budding Play Now Act Now participants.

Play Now Act Now is delighted to announce five new finalists qualifying from our July ‘Crime Story’ competition and call for the final month of entries, submission deadline: 26 August.