Yaara Bou Melhem's 'Yurlu | Country', Stefan Andrews' 'White Rock', and 'Sukundimi Walks Before Me' are the newest projects chosen to receive pro bono impact campaign support this year via Documentary Australia's Environmental Accelerator Impact Program.
ADVERTISEMENT
Quality crime and investigative dramas in a returnable 6-8 episodes per season format are on Lionsgate's agenda this year.
French company Newen Connect will be looking for impactful 6 x 60-minute Australian screen stories within clear genres such as crime, sci-fi, or period dramas at this year's SPA Connect marketplace.
Dynamic Television will be looking for Australian productions that have broad commercial appeal which can surprise and excite an audience rather than "doom and gloom" crime-focused content at this year's SPA Connect market.
Australian filmmakers looking to tap into the global distribution might of STUDIOCANAL should focus on developing projects backed by experienced creative teams with clear audience appeal and realistic budgets, according to the company's local executives.
XYZ Films is focused on genre films including action, horror, and sci-fi in the $US4-$US12 million range that have clear theatrical potential across multiple major territories, the company's head of international acquisitions, Todd Brown, said.