The ever-growing role of creators in the TV and film landscape was discussed extensively at Screen Forever earlier this month, as more YouTube and social media stars transition to more traditional mediums.
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Recap some of our coverage of Screen Forever, or try to spy yourself in these pictures, courtesy of SPA.
The Gold Coast was the backdrop for separate celebrations of the Australian film industry last week, as the Gold Coast Film Festival coincided with the 23rd SPA Awards.
Northern Pictures was named Production Business of the Year at the SPA Awards, recognised for a 2024 trifecta: ABC comedy series 'Austin', SBS true crime experiment 'The Jury: Death on the Staircase', and Netflix hit 'Love on the Spectrum US'.
New ABC managing director Hugh Marks has vowed to focus on locally-created IP and scale back international formats, arguing the broadcaster needs to be "much faster and clearer" in its commissioning.
Screen Australia has announced a major shake-up of its funding programs, including the return of direct support for short films and the introduction of $500,000 Letter of Intents for feature films without market attachment.
US screenwriter and social justice advocate Lynn Renee Maxcy, one of the international guests at Screen Forever, speaks to IF about the ways her advocacy and screenwriting inform and strengthen each other.
Rhombus Media has made an Australian co-production a priority, with producer Kevin Krikst part of Screen Forever’s Canada Connect delegation. He talks to IF about how the company approaches partnerships.