Up to eight First Nations creative teams will be supported in bringing romantic comedy short film concepts to life as part of a new initiative from Screen Australia, ABC, and NITV.
NITV and SBS Food co-commission 'Island Echoes with Nornie Bero' features Torres Strait Islander chef and cultural ambassador Nornie Bero on a vibrant journey through her homeland's landscapes and rich traditions.
SBS, NITV, and Screen Australia have revealed the shortlist for this year's Digital Originals initiative, designed to develop short-form drama from screen creatives historically under-represented in the sector.
Screenwest and National Indigenous Television (NITV) have announced that production will commence on a ten-part series, Big Backyard Quiz following the success of its pilot episode in July.
Rachel Griffiths, Jacki Weaver, Claudia Karvan, and Steph Tisdell will appear on SBS next year, albeit in a factual capacity, as the broadcaster unveiled a host of new documentary series at its upfronts today.
NITV has appointed Dena Curtis, Cieron Cody, and Joseph Meldrum to its commissioning team.
Production has begun in Western Australia, NSW, and Tasmania on three new series to screen on SBS via the Digital Originals initiative.
SBS is inviting proposals for "daring, unflinchingly fearless and boundary-smashing" documentary series that explore inequality and social cohesion in Australia, with up to $50,000 of development funding on offer.