“Asking your big name leads to come to Australia and spend 14 days in a hotel in lockdown when they are fully vaccinated is a real disincentive."
The Federal Government's impending media reforms have come under fresh scrutiny from the post-production sector, which is calling for a reassessment of the proposed changes to the Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Offset.
International production may have a larger share of the limelight in Australia at the moment but its relationship with the local sector remains one of mutual benefit, according to a panel of screen agencies.
Ausfilm has a new director of US production in Amanda Browne, to be based in the organisation's Los Angeles office.
The Federal Government has announced a seven-year, $400 million incentive to attract film and television productions to Australia.
Ausfilm has appointed former Film Victoria and Screenwest development executive Erin Stam as Los Angeles-based executive vice president of international production.
Ausfilm has advertised the position of Los Angeles-based executive vice president, international production, succeeding Kate Marks after her elevation to CEO.
Australians in Film (AiF) will present Naomi Watts the 2019 Orry-Kelly Award at the organisation's annual gala awards evening later this month in Los Angeles.