Sam Neill will return to Australian drama for the first time in more than a decade as part of Foxtel crime drama The Twelve, which begins production next week.
"It will be in history, in terms of what it did for the industry' showcasing all those amazing female actors."
The premiere of Amazon's 'Back to the Rafters' last month and the impending production of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' offer insight into how international platforms approach local IP with cultural resonance.
High-profile talent on both sides of camera punctuate the four feature films, three television dramas, and one virtual reality project that will share in more than $6.5 million of production funding from Screen Australia.
Foxtel has made its first commission specifically for streaming service Binge: six-part drama 'Love Me' from Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.
Content network VA Media has moved to bolster its creative capabilities, recruiting entertainment media executive Hannah Barnes to newly created role of Director of Unscripted Content.
Former Hopscotch Films and eOne colleagues Troy Lum and Jason Hernandez have partnered to launch a new distribution company, Kismet, with a stated commitment to local films and an international slate that includes Palme d'Or winner 'Titane'.
NIDA has made two new appointments to its executive team, with Lorelle Yee joining as director of partnerships and engagement, while Susan Kibukamusoke is the new director of people and culture.