Emma Cooper has been hired by Playmaker Media as the firm's Los Angeles-based executive producer and has joined the board of Australians in Film.
The federal government will allocate $140 million over the next four years as a top-up for the 16.5 per cent Location Offset.
That the Producer Offset be adjusted to 30 per cent for all qualifying productions, regardless of platform, is among the key recommendations to come out of the parliamentary inquiry into the growth and sustainability of the screen industry.
Australia boasts impressive crews, cast and locations, but at 16.5 per cent the Location Offset "doesn't stand up", according to the Fox exec responsible for bringing 'Alien: Covenant' to Australia.
With two parallel yet overlapping inquiries under way into the Australian screen sector, what can the industry realistically hope will be the outcome?
With teams in Sydney and Los Angeles, Ausfilm aims to expand Australia’s share of international projects.
IF speaks to Docklands Studios CEO Rod Allan about strengthening connections in LA, working with HBO on Season 3 of 'The Leftovers' and gearing up for 'Winchester'.
James Wan will return home to Australia next year to direct Warner Bros Pictures' 'Aquaman'.