A new report released by the Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association (ASPERA) shows that there is limited on screen diversity within students' capstone projects at film school, and behind the camera, crew roles are gendered.
“One in five people in Australia experience disability. It’s time to bring the issues which put up barriers for these people in the screen industry to the fore."
The industry's proactive approach to the coronavirus pandemic should serve as an example for other areas of the sector, including in the development of new voices, producer Fiona Eagger says.
The ABC has outlined a new strategy to ensure diversity and inclusion across its programming, releasing prescribed commissioning guidelines.
Through a new partnership with Bus Stop Films, the ABC will fund two 12-month placements for people with disability.
The Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), Screen Australia and the state funding agencies have united to put on a skills development program for emerging practitioners from diverse backgrounds.
'Oddlands', produced together with Matchbox Pictures, sees Back to Back Theatre – which has an ensemble of actors with disabilities – officially branch into filmmaking.
Bus Stop Films has launched a training program focused on pathways to employment in the industry for people living with disability.