The games industry in Australia is entering a new era, with the Digital Games Tax Offset and increased
direct investment in games from Screen Australia and state screen agencies. IF examines how the support will stretch beyond developers alone to benefit visual effects and post-production companies and creatives who have traditionally worked in film and television.
Award-winning kids digital content specialist Johanna Egger and long-time developer Morgan Jaffit are the inaugural appointees of the Federal Government's Digital Games Tax Offset Advisory Board.
As Gameloft Brisbane expands into PC and console game development, it has appointed Manea Castet as its new studio manager.
Screen Queensland is aiming to take the state's games industry to the next level with a $5 million boost to its suite of programs and incentives.
Screen Australia has updated its games funding, replacing the Games: Expansion Pack with three new opportunities.
Experienced games producer Lisy Kane has joined the VicScreen board.
Clara Reeves, CEO of digital games studio Hipster Whale, has joined the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) board for a three-year term.
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) has announced two new games-related staff appointments while confirming video game expo event SAGE: SA Game Exhibition will again be held in 2024.