Head of Screen NSW Grainne Brunsdon will join Screen Australia next month as the agency's new head of content, taking over from Sally Caplan.
Six emerging screenwriters are set to benefit from the experience that comes from working on projects such as Please Like Me and Clickbait after being selected for the Stories From Another Australia writing initiative.
As Australia begins to face the reality of 'living with COVID', there is discussion among the screen sector about how safety protocols may evolve in the new climate to include measures such as vaccine mandates for cast and crew.
“Asking your big name leads to come to Australia and spend 14 days in a hotel in lockdown when they are fully vaccinated is a real disincentive."
Aspiring YouTube creators in NSW are being invited to apply for a new Screen NSW initiative designed to develop online storytelling skills.
A group of animation and visual effects trainees have been given the opportunity to fast-track their careers in the industry after being selected for the Screen NSW Animation and VFX Trainee Placement Pilot Program.
State borders may have become more defined in the wake of COVID-19 but the inverse has occurred among the state screen agencies, who presented a united front at this week's Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC).
AFTRS, Doc Society, AIDC and Screen NSW have announced the social impact projects selected for the inaugural New Perspectives Pitch Lab.