The toy distributor and manufacturer owns Madman and some of the funds will help drive digital distribution
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Hodgson joins Defrim Isai's production team from June 18
He will be the first chair not drawn from the membership of the organisation and will be based in London.
Screen Australia has announced almost $400,00 in development support for 16 features
Two comedies, a telemovie and a children's animation series have received financing in Screen Aus' latest funding round
Producer Tristram Miall is to play a key role in all feature decisions and a gang of six will also have input into investment offers
The successful applicant will have to have a documentary project needing funding
A team is now in place to handle all applications, and another to handle all contracting