When BBC announcer Simon Mayo wrote a short story for Joe, his then 10-year-old son, he had no agent or publisher and he could not imagine the book turning into a TV series half way across the world in Australia.
Artist Ian Strange first became captivated by the idea of home once he left his own; he moved to New York from Perth over eight years ago.
As the US writers' strike stretches into a third week, the Australian Writers Guild is urging local writers to show caution and keep the lines of communication open about any opportunities where there is ambiguity or concern.
The BBC has snapped up the UK rights to Komixx Entertainment children's series 'Itch', to be broadcast on kids channel CBBC.
With a UK deal with the BBC announced last week, Komixx Entertainment's 'Itch' has also been picked up in the US, Finland and New Zealand.
Komixx Entertainment is producing a pilot for a new young adult drama based on the experiences of Aboriginal elder Aden Eades, the uncle of filmmaker, actress and radio personality Karla Hart.
The second instalment of ABC/Komixx Entertainment's 'Itch' was the first drama to recommence in Western Australia last year, thanks in part to virtual production technology used to contain sets.
Komixx Entertainment has elevated Asia Pacific MD Amanda Morrison to head of global production.