SBS is inviting proposals for "daring, unflinchingly fearless and boundary-smashing" documentary series that explore inequality and social cohesion in Australia, with up to $50,000 of development funding on offer.
Ahead of next week's Australian International Documentary Conference, IF spoke with both local and international decision makers about the current documentary and factual landscape, and the types of projects they're interested in.
Ahead of his spotlight session at next month's Australian International Documentary Conference, Mstyslav Chernov, director of the Oscar-nominated '20 Days in Mariupol', talks to IF about working in a conflict zone, and the differences between news and documentary storytelling, both in terms of craft and impact on the audience.
Northern Pictures head of factual Karina Holden is the inaugural recipient of the Australian International Documentary Conference Southern Light Award, designed to celebrate luminaries of the Australian documentary and factual industry.
The full program for AIDC 2024 includes 2024 Oscar®-nominated directors Mstyslav Chernov (20 Days in Mariupol) and Kaouther Ben Hania (Four Daughters) and networking and professional development opportunities for nonfiction practitioners.
The Australian International Documentary Conference has announced the 15 teams that will take part in this year's FACTory International Pitching Showcase, to be held at The Edge in Fed Square during the March conference.
The Australian International Documentary Conference has unveiled the jury members for this year's AIDC Awards, to be held March 6 at ACMI.
Up to ten production companies will have the opportunity to pitch their documentary and factual slate at the upcoming Australian International Documentary Conference.