Rochelle Siemienowicz

Rochelle Siemienowicz is a Melbourne writer and editor. Her first book Fallen, a memoir was published in 2014 and her second, Double Happiness, a novel, in 2024. She has a PhD in Australian cinema and was previously a journalist at ScreenHub and ArtsHub. ou can find her on Instagram: @Rochelle_Rochelle or at Substack where she writes a fortnightly newsletter, The Fool and the Queen.

Rochelle Siemienowicz's Latest Articles

First Aid box in dark times
Features

New Mental Health First Aid training for the screen industry

A new screen industry program offers a lifeline for creatives struggling with mental health. Ben Steel says training for mental…

Noni Hazlehurst
Features

Noni Hazlehurst on what Australia really thinks about old people

The much-loved Australian actor talks about her new SBS project tackling stigma around ageing.

News

Sixteen diverse new writers announced for ArtsHub

We'll be publishing fresh perspectives from these 16 writers in the coming months, as part of an ongoing initiative with…

A still from the animated feature Cryptozoo, showing as part of MIFF
Opinions & Analysis

MIFF: The six films to watch, according to programmer Kate Jinx

These picks from the 2021 Melbourne International Film Festival are worth your time, and more importantly, there are tickets available.…

Features

Annabel Crabb takes on politics from the female perspective

With a new series looking at women in politics, Crabb is shoring up her place as one of Australia's most…

Sponsored

Upskill at home and explore new fields with online short courses

Whether you’re looking for employment opportunities or wanting a taste of new creative pursuits, AFTRS online short courses open doors…

Features

The Power of Visibility: beating the mid-career blahs

Even introverts can shine in their own ways. Challenge your fears and put yourself out there with these ideas from…

News

Testing Times: the unpaid labour of auditioning from home

Actors are struggling with increased requirements for self-testing, while casting agencies save time and money. The MEAA is formulating a…

News

Aquarius acquires Clementine Ford's 'Fight Like a Girl' for TV series

The provocative feminist memoir is being turned into a six-part comedy drama with Clementine Ford, Lou Sanz, Nayuka Gorrie and…

News

News in Brief: What Melbourne's lockdown means for screens

Plus a round-up of all the week's news and reviews from the world of Australian film, television and games.

1 8 9 10 11 12