The Australian screen industry is experiencing a boom, with Australia being seen as an affordable and safe place to film. This presents a distinct opportunity, not just for the Australian economy, but for modernising an industry ripe for change that can better meet the needs of contemporary audiences moving forward, writes actor, producer and writer Oakley Kwon.
In a first for an Australian screen agency, Screen Queensland is investing more than $250,000 in four proof-of-concept short-form projects.
Two Queensland creative teams have been selected to each adapt a story from the Canadian social storytelling platform Wattpad for the screen.
Screen Queensland is spending $1 million to help the state’s screen businesses diversify, build capability and develop new revenue streams during and beyond the pandemic.
AFTRS is encouraging practitioners from across the industry to participate in a new survey designed to track career pathways in the film, television, radio and screen sectors.
Former Wildbear Entertainment senior production manager Mags Scholes has been appointed head of content at Screen Queensland, replacing Diya Eid.
Screen Queensland has appointed former marketing and communications head Belinda Burns as its new chief creative officer, a role she has held in an interim capacity since January.
Screen Queensland is calling on nominations for its inaugural Equity and Diversity Taskforce, set to be established next month.