Capitalizing on the significant gains made by Indigenous screen storytellers over the past few years, Kodie Bedford wants to see more Indigenous writers emerging this year and - more respect accorded to Indigenous writers.
Two feature films, one from Robert Connolly and the other a Kiwi-Aussie co-pro penned by 'The Breaker Upperers'' Jackie van Beek; a ABC TV comedy from Closer Productions; and two online projects are the latest recipients of $3.5 million worth of production funding from Screen Australia.
In the 25 years since he graduated from the Australian Film Television and Radio School Robert Connolly has never been more excited about the future of the film industry.
Arenamedia and a broad coalition of industry players have called on the Federal Government to create an Innovation Fund to support new and emerging talent and diverse creative voices.
Writer-director Jub Clerc's debut feature 'Sweet As' is due to shoot on location in the Pilbara early next year, after receiving major production funding from Screen Australia's Indigenous department.
Screen Australia has announced $5.6 million of production funding for three feature films and returning seasons of Stan's 'Bump' and 10's 'The Secret She Keeps'.
Shantae Barnes-Cowan leads the cast of Jub Clerc's debut feature 'Sweet As', about to wrap a five week shoot in Port Hedland, Western Australia.
In Robert Connolly's 'Blueback', young Abby befriends a magnificent wild blue groper while diving, beginning her life-long journey to save the world's coral reefs.