Australia's documentary makers are less affected by production shutdowns than most other sectors of the screen industry - apart from the large cohort of animators who are still working remotely.
When Endemol Shine Australia's Mark Fennessy and Imogen Banks started developing a drama inspired by the Royal Flying Doctors Service two years ago, neither could have imagined how much more topical and relevant the subject would become.
Over three weeks, 'Australia Come Fly With Me' will celebrate the turbulent history of Australians in the air. 2020 marks 100 years of civil aviation in this country at a time when the industry is facing its biggest challenge.
A delegation of actors, crew, writers, and producers converged on Canberra this week to push for local content requirements for SVOD and AVOD platforms, as well as other reforms relating to the screen sector.
Australia's leading children's producers are calling for a 20 per cent children's sub-quota to be placed on streaming platforms, based on an overall 20 per cent revenue-based local content requirement.
Based on real-life stories, Seven/Endemol Shine Banks' 'RFDS' portrays the modern-day heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Seven Network action drama 'RFDS' will launch in a further six territories following its Australian premiere this month after securing a slew of international sales.
Endemol Shine Australia's 'RFDS' is set to take off again, with Seven officially commissioning a second season.