“It’s a tale of human endurance and human survival, as well as overcoming odds, both internally and externally."
As Fremantle gears up for a busy year ahead, it has made three new appointments to its development teams across Sydney and Melbourne: Warren Clarke, Monique Keller and Nikki Tran.
The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) has supported six projects with development funding, totaling $187,178.
The ABC has commissioned two new live-action children's series, Aquarius Films' 'Parent Up' and Fremantle Australia's 'The PM’s Daughter'.
AFTRS has announced the five recipients of its expanded graduate program, which this year is a partnership with ABC, Endemol Shine Australia, Fremantle, SBS and Sky News Australia.
After nearly nine years as head of scripted at Fremantle Australia, Jo Porter is moving on to lead Playmaker Media.
Belying fears that Foxtel would cut back on local commissions following the Federal Government's media reforms, the pay TV platform expects to have three Australian dramas in production next year.
The Seven Network is counting on new and returning franchises and a new Australian drama to maintain ratings momentum next year.