Events

Applications open this month for the ABC/CBC Kindred Animation Collaboration, which is designed to nurture animation ideas from Canadian and Australian creators into development, where they have the chance to become co-commissions. Criteria include animated projects that appealing to a tween audience (10-14 years old), with a female character-driven narrative or compelling ensemble cast, featuring ideas that speak to the age group with a focus on comedy, surrealism, fantasy quests and/or identity. The ABC and CBC are also seeking preschool...

Applications are open for the SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator, a nationwide initiative from SBS, in partnership with Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Territory, Screenwest, the South Australian Film Corporation, and VicScreen, and with the assistance of the Australian Writers’ Guild. Launched in 2021, the initiative was designed to support the development of emerging screenwriters from underrepresented backgrounds by providing a year of paid employment in a leading Australian production company for emerging writing talent. This includes Aboriginal and...