SheDoc 2024: Applications Due

Documentary Australia and Screen Queensland have opened applications for SheDoc, which will support up to six Queensland-based female documentary filmmakers in travel, research, and development of their projects. The goal of SheDoc 2024 is to develop and foster women’s voices exploring varied and nuanced perspectives on issues that affect the lives of women, and to support creative and leadership aspirations amongst female-identifying documentary filmmakers. Up to $10,000 to $30,000 is available per recipient. In addition to support from the Queensland Government through...

Screen Australia and WIFT Australia’s ElevateUs: Applications due

Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce and WIFT Australia have partnered on a new mentorship program aimed at empowering women and gender-diverse practitioners from across the screen industry, from production through to distribution and marketing. Mentors already confirmed include Mind Blowing Films founding director Mitu Bhowmick Lange, Stan commissioning editor Donna Chang, NITV head of commissions Marissa McDowell, showrunner Vicki Madden, producer Julie Ryan and actor Aaron Pedersen. WIFT Australia’s recently announced partnership with Stage 32 will also facilitate a variety...

SAFC First Nations Short Film Production Program: Submissions

The SAFC has announced the return of its First Nations Short Film Production Program, an initiative that boosts the careers of First Nations South Australian filmmakers through script development, mentoring, and the opportunity to gain above-the-line short film credits. Applications are now open for phase one of the program, which is the First Nations Short Film Writing Program. In phase one, up to six First Nations writers will be selected to develop a 7-10-minute short film from early concept to...

Flickerfest 2024

Flickerfest celebrates 33 years in 2024, rolling out the red carpet at Bondi Beach from January 19-28. Featuring more...