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.
The Victorian government has announced a $33.8 million screen industry package, including an incentive fund to attract footloose production, additional funding for local projects, and the establishment of a new technical hub near Docklands Studios Melbourne.
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.
The Victorian Government has launched a $3 million fund to encourage large-scale Indian film and television projects to the state.
Film Victoria and SBS have teamed up on Pitch to Pilot, a joint development initiative which will focus on "bold, vivid and pressing" 4 x 60 TV drama series that celebrate Australia's diverse and multicultural society.
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.
Early next year, Victorian producer Sarah Freeman will begin a six-month placement in LA working with LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara.
Caroline Pitcher has been named CEO of Film Victoria, succeeding Jenni Tosi.