Former Victorian Multicultural Commission chair George Lekakis has taken over as VicScreen president, replacing David Hanna following the conclusion of his two-year term.
Stan and Nine have announced their next co-commission following last year's 'Bali 2002', with production underway in Victoria on an adaptation of Chris Hammer's 2018 novel 'Scrublands', starring Luke Arnold, Jay Ryan and Bella Heathcote.
Stan/Nine co-commission 'Scrublands' has been pre-sold to streamer Sundance Now for audiences in the US and English-speaking Canada.
VicScreen has welcomed financial services lawyer Jenny Taing to its board.
Netflix ANZ will work with Tony Ayres Productions, Easy Tiger, and Ronde on two new drama series, and has greenlit a documentary on drill rap group ONEFOUR as part of its next phase of Australian production.
New Netflix outback drama 'Desert King' has begun its takeover of the Northern Territory and South Australia, with Easy Tiger and Ronde commencing production on the six-part series.
Experienced games producer Lisy Kane has joined the VicScreen board.