Screen Producers Australia has named domestic and international screen executives that will sit across two advisory boards for next year's Screen Forever, taking place in March on the Gold Coast.
Melbourne's north-west has welcomed an extraterrestrial visitor, as filming begins on new children's sci-fi comedy 'F.A.N.G (From A Nearby Galaxy)'.
Family features 'Drone Racers' and 'Whale Shark Jack' join new children's series 'Galaxy Girl' in being among nine projects to share in $7.4 million in production funding from Screen Australia.
The festive spirit is still alive and well in Queensland, as production begins on Madeleine Dyer's debut feature 'A Savage Christmas'.
Screen Australia has named Bobby Romia head of development, succeeding Louise Gough, who leaves the agency next week.
Outgoing Screenworks CEO Ken Crouch is set to join Screen Australia in the newly created role of training and industry development manager.
Six screenwriters have been chosen to take part in the 'NCIS: Sydney' S1 Script Department Program, with Rachael Alford, Ella Cook, James Cripps, Siobhan Domingo, Josh Sambono and Clare Sladden to work within the script department for the upcoming drama.
Screen Producers Australia has unveiled the industry leaders that will make up the two advisory boards for next year's Screen Forever conference.