Thanks to Australia’s careful management of the pandemic, the industry is in the midst of a production boom. The government hopes to support the sector to leverage both this “once-in-a-century” opportunity and the global demand for content in the years ahead, writes Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher.
First Nations documentary makers in South Australia and the Northern Territory are again being encouraged to apply for the Centralised Indigenous Fellowship program.
A feature documentary tracing the journey of a celebrated Argentine activist has won the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Doc Society, the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) and Screen NSW's inaugural New Perspectives Pitch Lab.
AIDC is now calling for applications from early career, Indigenous and CALD non-fiction practitioners to apply for the Leading Lights program.
AFTRS has announced the five recipients of its expanded graduate program, which this year is a partnership with ABC, Endemol Shine Australia, Fremantle, SBS and Sky News Australia.
AFTRS, Doc Society, AIDC and Screen NSW have announced the social impact projects selected for the inaugural New Perspectives Pitch Lab.
Top (L-R): AIDC CEO Alice Burgin, Screen NSW head Grainne Brunsdon. Bottom: Good Pitch global director Malinda Wink and AFTRS...
Artist and filmmaker Lynette Wallworth is set to be the Australian Film Television and Radio School's (AFTRS) inaugural artist-in-residence, where she will offer weekly 'open door' mentorship and advice to students.