Kingston Anderson is stepping down after eight years as CEO of the Australian Directors’ Guild.
Australia's largest production houses and a number of independent producers have asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for urgent funding to help the industry get back on its feet.
"There is no formal tertiary training for note-takers and script coordinators. It’s the sort of thing that people learn on the job. The problem is, how do you get that job without first gaining the skills? And when you do get the chance to be a note-taker in a writers’ room, how do you know what’s expected of you and how to deliver what is required?"
Two participants from Bus Stop Films' employment program will get to hone their skills on Ramsay Street after being selected for the 'Neighbours' training program.
On March 18 Neighbours turns 30, cementing its position in Australian TV history as the country’s longest-running drama.
Australia's longest running drama 'Neighbours' faces an uncertain future after British broadcaster Channel 5 confirmed it would not air the program beyond June.
With nearly 50 years experience under her belt, 'Neighbours' star Colette Mann figured she would quickly grasp the new health and safety guidelines when filming resumed last week.
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of four screen industry events, halted production on Netflix's Clickbait and two major movies, and postponed shooting of two big TV reality shows.