Friends for years, Tony Ayres and Andrea Denholm had long wanted to work together but did not have the opportunity- until now.
Virginia Trioli hosted Film Victoria’s Jenni Tosi, Screen NSW’s Courtney Gibson, Screen Australia’s Documentary Senior Manager Liz Stevens, ABC Head of Factual Steve Bibb and SBS’s Head of Documentaries John Godfrey in a panel discussion.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi today urged the screen industry guilds to take the lead to devise a comprehensive plan to "sell" to the federal government before the 2016 election.
Caroline Pitcher has been named CEO of Film Victoria, succeeding Jenni Tosi.
The strategy outlines key actions to directly benefit Victoria's games, television and film industries.
Seventeen film, TV, online and documentary projects will share in over $2.4 million in funding, thanks to the latest round of Film Victoria's Assigned Production Investment program and the Victorian Content Initiative.
Aim high, be distinctive, avoid the mediocre and know your audience: Those were among the tips for feature filmmakers from key players in production, exhibition and film sales at a forum organised by Film Victoria.
Producer Hannah Ngo will undertake a two-year placement with Werner Film Productions, thanks to Screen Australia Enterprise People funding.