Stories that are "big, bold and surprising" or "provocative with a purpose" are the kinds SBS scripted acting commissioning editor Donna Chang hopes to see ushered through the new feature initiative the broadcaster has launched with Film Victoria and Arenamedia.
A range of digital, documentary, and feature productions are among the beneficiaries of a new funding round from Film Victoria, which will see $3.9 million go towards 12 productions.
Up to $20,000 in development funding will be given to an "extraordinary" documentary project as part of a new partnership between Film Victoria and Universal Pictures Content Group.
Film Victoria has welcomed four new executives as it looks to expand its slate of international and domestic production.
Film Victoria's annual screen awards were held yesterday evening, honouring writer/producer Andrew Knight, director Daina Reid, games advocate Tony Reed and Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) chair Claire Dobbin.
The Victorian Government has launched a $3 million fund to encourage large-scale Indian film and television projects to the state.
Film Victoria CEO Caroline Pitcher is committed to growing the state's screen sector next financial year but, longer-term, she worries about the sustainability of production.
Film Victoria has entered a new era as VicScreen while announcing more than $42 million of funding across two programs.