Screen Australia has announced more than $5.7 million in production funding for three features, two children’s TV series and two online projects.
Libbie Doherty, the ABC's head of children's content is at the forefront of the broadcaster's drive to achieve better representation of Australia's diverse population on screen and among its workforce.
A Cheeky Little's 'Kangaroo Beach', created by Tim Bain, follows four young animal friends as they share an action-packed summer of surf, sun and san. The 26-part series will premiere on the ABC January 25, 2021, with a special sneak peak Boxing Day (December 26).
So hefty is the ABC's slate in 2021, director entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington is positive audiences won't even realise that many of the broadcaster's shows faced shutdowns and delays during the pandemic.
Drama and children's programming remain the focus for a new look ABC in 2021 as the broadcaster aims for greater fluidity between its platforms, director of entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington says.
Screen Producers Australia has unveiled the first finalists for its 2022 awards, which will cover an extended, two-year period due to COVID-19.
Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps are among the writers aiming to win consecutive prizes at this year's AWGIE Awards.
Northern Pictures was crowned Production Business of the Year at Wednesday evening's Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards, while also taking home further gongs for 'See What You Made Do' and 'Love on the Spectrum'.