The industry's proactive approach to the coronavirus pandemic should serve as an example for other areas of the sector, including in the development of new voices, producer Fiona Eagger says.
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A desire to see more women directing sci-fi and action-driven movies, coupled with a goal to add Australian flavour to the genres, led Sophia Banks to sign on to direct 'Black Site', her debut feature.
National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO) executive director Michael Hawkins; former Seven Network CEO Maureen Kerridge; actress Val Lehman, and journalist Kerry O'Brien are among the screen industry professionals to be recognised as part of the Australia Day honours.
Screen Producers Australia has announced the program for next month's Screen Forever conference, which will be held entirely online.
Stan is set to further expand its international drama slate, thanks to a new partnership with UK VOD service Walter Presents announced today.
AIDC has revealed the 15 teams that will take part in the conference’s international pitching showcase, The FACTory.
"My prediction is that the next 18-24 months will be something of a bonanza for business with international outlooks and the ability to produce at volume and scale. The flip side of the coin is that solo producers and very small production companies will likely be snuffed out as the domestic market continues to contract at pace."
Demand for Australian films may be experiencing a revival as a result of the pandemic's disruption of other markets but every business within the industry remains "on notice" from the new regulatory overhaul set to come into effect this year, according to producer Sue Maslin.