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Screen Producers Australia reveals program for SCREEN FOREVER 2025
SCREEN FOREVER 2025 will bring together over 150 industry leaders to tackle key issues facing the global screen sector, with a program designed to spark conversation and innovation.
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SCREEN AUSTRALIA backs local gamemakers with $1.3M funding boost
Screen Australia has committed over $1.3 million to support 23 locally developed games, fund the ALT: Games Festival, and send Australian gamemakers to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
Australian Media
Aunty Donna’s GROUSE HOUSE taps Lee Naimo to lead creative direction
Grouse House has appointed Lee Naimo as Head of Creative, marking a key step in the company’s expansion within Australia’s comedy scene.
Australian Media
SCREEN AUSTRALIA invests $2.3M in new documentaries for ABC, SBS and more
From investigations into the Robodebt scandal to a deep dive into Crowded House, Screen Australia’s latest $2.3 million funding round will support eight new documentaries across ABC, SBS, and other platforms
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NETFLIX and SCREEN AUSTRALIA fund first Sustainability Supervisor Training program
A new training program, funded by Netflix and Screen Australia, will equip Australian screen professionals with the skills to drive sustainable practices in film and TV production.
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Puppets, toys, and action collide in ABC’s new preschool series KNEE HIGH SPIES
Production is underway in Melbourne on ABC’s new preschool series Knee High Spies, blending puppetry, VFX, and live action for an action-packed toy spy adventure.
Australian Media
Umbrella Entertainment secures heartwarming doc THE GOLDEN SPURTLE for ANZ
The charming documentary The Golden Spurtle, celebrating the World Porridge Making Championships in Scotland, is set for release in Australia and New Zealand through Umbrella Entertainment.
NITV
SBS & NITV’s digital original MOONBIRD to premiere at Series Mania 2025
Upcoming SBS and NITV Original series Moonbird will premiere on the global stage at the prestigious Series Mania festival, showcasing Palawa culture and muttonbirding traditions to an international audience.
Australian Media
SCREEN PRODUCERS AUSTRALIA pushes for local content rules and funding in 2025 Policy Platform
Screen Producers Australia has unveiled its 2025 Policy Platform, focusing on local content rules for streaming platforms, increased funding, and modernising screen incentives.
Australian Media
AIDC 2025 brings global documentary leaders to Melbourne
AIDC 2025 unveils a powerhouse program featuring over 115 speakers and 40 sessions, including Oscar-nominated filmmakers and industry innovators exploring the future of documentary storytelling.
Screen Australia
Screen Australia Expands Online and Games Teams with New Appointments
Screen Australia has announced Joanna Beveridge and Marigold Bartlett as new investment managers, strengthening its Online and Games teams.
Australian Media
Screen Producers Australia Unveils 2024 Ones To Watch Mentors
Screen Producers Australia has revealed the mentors for its 2024 Ones To Watch cohort, offering participants invaluable guidance as they prepare for SCREEN FOREVER 39.
SBS
The Jury: Death on the Staircase Brings Real-Life Court Drama to SBS
The Jury: Death on the Staircase, an SBS Original true crime series, re-enacts a real manslaughter trial with 12 everyday Australians as the jury, offering insight into the jury system and its complexities.
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New Screen Australia AI Guidelines Safeguard Talent and IP
Screen Australia introduces AI guidelines to safeguard Australian creatives' talent and intellectual property in the screen industry.
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Darren Dale Appointed to Screen Australia Board
Award-winning producer Darren Dale has been appointed to the Screen Australia Board, bringing extensive experience and industry knowledge to the role.
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SCREEN AUSTRALIA Delivers $3 Million Boost for Australian Documentaries
Screen Australia allocates $3 million to 13 documentaries, including SBS's The Secret DNA of Us, exploring Australian identity through DNA testing.