Fremantle Australia and CJZ both want the TV Producer Offset to be doubled to 40 per cent and the Offset extended to entertainment shows - but beyond that they have sharply different views on key aspects of media reforms.
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.
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 COVID-Safe Guidelines developed by the Australian Screen Sector Task Force set the stage for an imminent return to screen production - but only after travel restrictions are eased and the insurance risk issue is solved.
McLeod’s Daughters, the Nine Network drama co-created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton, was proclaimed Australia's most favourite show in the Great Australian Binge.
Jennifer Naughton, RGM Artists' head of literary, explains how the agency's clients are coping with the pandemic and addresses, the lack of JobKeeper support and the exciting prospect of making content with Australian talent to export to the world.
"We know we're one of the very few crews working in the world. People are very thankful and very keen to make it all work so we can keep working safely."
Paul Fletcher acknowledges the urgency of resolving the COVID-19 insurance risk issue for screen productions and other sectors, and promises to formulate the Federal Government's media reforms as quickly as possible after the consultation period.