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AFTRS announces two new executives and council member

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) has welcomed a trio of new additions in director of people and culture Sharon Zeeman, chief financial officer Joanne Herron and industry leader, Debra Richards, who is a Governor-General appointment to the AFTRS Council

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Industry gets behind push for mental health first aid training

Netflix, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Fox Studios Australia and Ausfilm have partnered to support a new wellbeing social enterprise led by Ben Steel, including training to upskill 60 production and post-production leaders in mental health first aid.

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Netflix’s ‘Escape from Spiderhead’ and ‘Pieces of Her’ to shoot in Australia

The Federal Government has splashed $21.58 million to lure two Netflix titles to Australia: feature film 'Escape From Spiderhead', due to shoot on the Gold Coast, and eight-part series 'Pieces of Her', bound for Sydney.

Ausfilm looks to fill LA role

Ausfilm has advertised the position of Los Angeles-based executive vice president, international production, succeeding Kate Marks after her elevation to CEO.

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Ausfilm confirms Kate Marks as CEO

Ausfilm has named Kate Marks as CEO after acting in the post since the departure of Debra Richards at the end of August.

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Netflix and UK’s Slim Film & TV join SPADA line-up

Debra Richards. Newly-anointed Netflix director production policy for the APAC region Debra Richards will be joining New Zealand’s SPADA (Screen...

Ausfilm’s Debra Richards quits to join Netflix

Debra Richards is leaving Ausfilm after nine years as CEO to join Netflix covering production policy in the Asia Pacific.

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House of Reps inquiry recommends a 30 per cent Producer Offset for all productions

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.

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