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Vic government commits $750K in funding
[Thu 10/11/2011 04:31:06]
By Andre Fenby
The Victorian state government has committed $750,000 to four screen projects as part of its production investment funding.
“Investing in new projects from talented teams ensures the local industry continues to create innovative content on a variety of platforms that resonate with audiences,” Film Victoria chief executive Jenni Tosi said in a media release.
Horror-comedy film 100 Bloody Acres is written/directed by brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes and produced by Cyan Films. It has previously received financial support from Screen Australia and Film Victoria. The interactive documentary, Chocolate Liberation Front’s Wonderland, is an online investigation into Australia’s overseas student industry.
Southern Star Entertainment’s Offspring and Active TV’s Prank Patrol will also receive funding for their third seasons. According to Tosi, the ongoing support for two already successful television shows will promote "significant employment opportunities" within the industry.
Victoria’s Coalition government estimates that these latest investments will generate $11.25 million in production expenditure and provide roughly 350 Victorian jobs. In addition, a grant of $50,000 for equipment and training will be given to Melbourne-based screen resource centre, Open Channel.
Since December 2010, the Victorian Government has supported 27 film and television projects in total, which it expects to generate over $165 million in expenditure.
