Screen Australia has announced $2.7 million of production funding, going towards two features, one TV drama, one children's drama and five online projects.
The nine creative teams comprising 13 individuals who will take part in the inaugural Bunya Talent Indigenous Hub in Los Angeles in March were announced today.
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.
Sally Riley is bemused when people use this line when they are pitching projects to her: “This is definitely an ABC show.”
"If we can't tell our stories in the way that we want to tell them, as musicians, actors, writers and dancers, then we aren't really telling the story of our country."
CJZ MD Nick Murray and CEO Matt Campbell’s observations on the shortage of top-class TV writers in light of the continuing talent drain overseas have triggered a lively industry debate.
After devoting herself to teaching at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and serving as president of the Australian Directors' Guild, Samantha Lang is looking forward to getting back to her first love: making screen stories.
Shooting has kicked off in Sydney on Porchlight Films' comedy series, 'Kiki & Kitty'.