For the first time, the ABC has teamed with the Northern Territory government for the annual SPARK film initiative, with five shorts from emerging NT filmmakers to be both selected for the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) and to air on ABC platforms.
Screen Queensland has teamed with the ABC on a new factual initiative aimed at early-mid career filmmakers, calling out for compelling, formattable ideas that explore Australian identity.
Returning for a new season, Anh will paint Lisa Wilkinson, Dr Richard Harris, Anna Meares, Sophie Delezio, Jack Thompson, Layne Beachley, Father Bob, Todd Sampson, Deborra Lee Furness and Michelle Payne.
YouTube sensations RackaRacka - aka Danny and Michael Philippou - will make their big screen debut with horror feature 'Talk to Me', produced by Causeway Films.
The ABC has restated its opposition to being forced to comply with a local content quota or spending obligations, arguing that would undermine its independence.
The ABC should get at least $40 million to commission and produce children’s content each year and SBS $20 million for children’s and youth content, according to the Australian Children's Television Foundation.
The ABC and Netflix have co-ordered children's series 'MaveriX' from Brindle Films, set in the world of junior motocross and due to shoot in Alice Springs in 2021.
Closer Productions' 'Aftertaste' (working title, formerly 'Yes, Chef!') has resumed pre-production for the ABC, preparing to shoot in Adelaide and surrounds over the coming months.