The Queensland Government has announced a new $5 million Capital Grants Program to help Gold Coast screen businesses expand their operations.
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'Seriously Red' writer and star Krew Boylan and creator of 'Bump' spin-off 'Year Of', Jessica Tuckwell are among this year's Platform: Lab participants, with the cohort to benefit from the expertise of international producers Samm Haillay (UK) and Mmabatho Kau (South Africa).
Screen Queensland has announced the 25 participants for its inaugural Channel Lab: YouTube Accelerator initiative, which supports local creators in the online video space to share their screen stories.
The Federal Government will provide $530,000 over two years to support First Nations training and career pathways at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).
Playwrights Grace Chapple and James Elazzi will have the opportunity to redevelop their plays into screenplays after being selected for Belvoir Street Theatre and For Film’s Sake's (FFS) Margins initiative.
AFTRS has announced two new virtual production short courses, including a hands-on workshop developed in collaboration with Universal Studio Group and Matchbox Pictures.
Screen NSW has launched a new $30,000 initiative to bridge the support gap for emerging filmmakers with disability.
Screenwriter Sarah Chahine is the inaugural recipient of AFTRS Alumni & Industry Scholarship, designed to support and develop the career of a gifted storyteller.