Both Amazon and Netflix have welcomed the prospect of consulting with the Federal Government on a formal investment obligation in their National Cultural Policy submissions, but called for a "broad and flexible" definition of Australian content.
Federal ministers Tony Burke and Michelle Rowland have decried the lack of investment in local programming, particularly children's, among commercial broadcasters following the release of ACMA data.
Shaun Tan's illustrated book 'Tales from Outer Suburbia' is being developed into an animated series, with the author reuniting with 'The Lost Thing' producer Sophie Byrne.
Gristmill's 2019 ABC/Netflix children's series 'The Inbestigators' has been acquired by Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
New seasons of children’s series, 'The PM’s Daughter' and 'Little J & Big Cuz' are among the eight projects that will share in $5.5 million of production funding from Screen Australia
The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) is continuing to work closely with streaming platforms to build a new path for the kids sector, announcing a new partnership with Netflix that will fund the development of two new original Australian children’s series.
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has launched the 2022 Screen Forever program ahead of the event later this month.
A mix of fresh faces and familiar favourites are along for the ride of ABC ME’s horror-comedy series 'Crazy Fun Park' as filming begins in Melbourne.