The Federal Government has announced a seven-year, $400 million incentive to attract film and television productions to Australia.
Lawyer, corporate advisor and former Village Roadshow and ITV Studios Australia executive Peter Davey has been appointed to the Screen Australia board.
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has launched a campaign to rally production businesses to choose bushfire and drought affected areas - as well as crew members from these regions - when planning shoots.
Ausfilm has advertised the position of director of US production to succeed Michelle Sandoval, who left at the end of last year to join Technicolor/Mill Film after nearly 11 years in the role.
Ausfilm has appointed former Film Victoria and Screenwest development executive Erin Stam as Los Angeles-based executive vice president of international production.
Ausfilm has advertised the position of Los Angeles-based executive vice president, international production, succeeding Kate Marks after her elevation to CEO.
The Federal Government is keen to stress that applications for the $140 million Location Incentive Program are still being accepted - although only $18 million remains to be allocated.
Ausfilm has named Kate Marks as CEO after acting in the post since the departure of Debra Richards at the end of August.