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.
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.
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