'Backburning', a theatrical doco about Midnight Oil, a new collaboration between Rolf de Heer, David Gulpilil and Molly Reynolds, and a ‘companion piece’ to upcoming SBS drama 'Sunshine' are among the 15 latest documentaries to be backed by Screen Australia.
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Screen Australia’s revelation that it can no longer afford to support entry-level feature filmmakers has been criticised by the Australian Directors Guild and some producers, writers and directors.
Screenwest has announced Maziar Lahooti’s debut feature Below as the recipient of this year’s West Coast Visions funding.
“We have had to get out of the entry-level film market as a result of funding cuts," said Screen Australia COO Fiona Cameron.
Screen Australia has launched a redesigned Enterprise Program, which it argues will offer broader range of opportunities for practitioners and companies.
Next year will mark 40 years since the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, and ahead of the celebrations two short film initiatives focused on LGBTIQ filmmakers have been launched.
Last week, the CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association Ron Curry penned a clearly frustrated open letter to the Minister for Communications and the Arts, Mitch Fifield.
The feature is one of four film projects and seven television dramas supported by Screen Australia in its latest $8.8 million funding round.