Donna Chang is set to join SBS as a development executive, working across the broadcaster's scripted slate.
Aspiring drama practitioners with stories that reflect and explore the diversity of Australia in "innovative, entertaining and compelling ways" are invited to apply for this year's Digital Originals initiative.
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.
SBS has announced a new head of scripted following an extensive search, with creative producer Julie Eckersley set to take the reins.
'A Beginner's Guide to Grief' is the latest project to be greenlit via SBS and Screen Australia's Digital Originals initiative, with an additional six projects selected for further development.
SBS has announced the six successful candidates for its inaugural Emerging Writers' Incubator, to be held in partnership with production companies across the country.
VicScreen has announced that four films developed through its Originate Features initiative will head into production, while also launching a series version of the program.
Screen Australia's Gender Matters Taskforce and WIFT Australia have partnered on a new mentorship program aimed at empowering women and gender-diverse practitioners from across the screen industry, from production through to distribution and marketing.