Screen Australia has announced five online projects that will share in $500,000 funding, including an animated satire about the ghost of Captain Cook; a science fiction drama; and a romantic comedy told from the perspective of someone on the Autism spectrum.
Screen Australia, NZ On Air and TikTok have announced the recipients of the Every Voice initiative, aimed at supporting diverse creators on TikTok to make scripted or factual episodic content.
New seasons of ABC children’s animation 'Ginger & the Vegesaurs' and TikTok rom-com 'The Formal' are among nine online projects to share $2 million from Screen Australia.
Over-qualified staff at a dingy bowling alley, a kooky children's arts presenter that struggles to teach morals to a new generation, and a down-and-out private investigator are among the subjects of this year's successful Fresh Blood concepts.
'A Beginner's Guide to Grief' is the latest project to be greenlit via SBS and Screen Australia's Digital Originals initiative, with an additional six projects selected for further development.
Up to two First Nations game studios will receive $150,000 per year for two years under a new initiative from Screen Australia.