The screen industry guilds have submitted their joint recommendations to the Federal Government's National Cultural Policy, expressing cautious optimism about the road ahead while also stressing the need for quick implementation.
Screen Producers Australia and the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance have outlined their priorities in relation to the government's National Cultural Policy, with the former reiterating its position on streaming regulation while the latter has called for a wage increase for arts workers and renewed investment in the sector.
Erin Madeley will the next chief executive of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), succeeding Paul Murphy.
The Australian Screen Industry Group has backed Screen Producers Australia's assessment of the Federal Government's proposed Streaming Services Reporting Scheme as "weak", while also warning of damage to the industry from delayed regulation.
Intimacy coordination company Key Intimate Scenes now boasts an internationally recognised training program, having achieved accreditation from SAG-AFTRA in the US.
Dealmaking with streamers was once again on the agenda at last week's Screen Forever, as a selection of prominent Australian producers recounted their experiences of negotiating with various platforms.
The MEAA has advocated for consistent laws when it comes to the use of firearms on screen productions, following a coronial inquest into the shooting death of stuntman Johann Ofner in 2017 that found an armourer had supplied an illegal weapon and ammunition.
As Australia begins to face the reality of 'living with COVID', there is discussion among the screen sector about how safety protocols may evolve in the new climate to include measures such as vaccine mandates for cast and crew.