As part of its commitment to fostering ties between the Australian and New York-based screen sectors, the Australian International Screen Forum has established a new series of annual programs and events exclusively for alumni filmmakers.
For Film's Sake (FFS), the advocacy organisation behind the female-focused film lab Attagirl, has joined with Sydney Film Festival (SFF) to announce two new prizes and an incubator program aimed at supporting filmmakers of diverse background.
The theatrical debut of Disney's 'Black Widow' smashed pandemic-era records in the US, but in Australia, where Sydney remains in lockdown, the film couldn't surpass the opening weekends of recent titles 'F9' or 'Godzilla vs. Kong'.
Yet another Jungle Entertainment series is headed Stateside - this time drama 'Wakefield', with Showtime snapping up the US rights.
A comedy pilot offering a snapshot of what it means to be desperate for success in your 20s has received a strong endorsement at US TV festival SeriesFest, winning Best Comedy and Best Writing in the Independent Pilot Competition.
Byron Studios has appointed former Network 10 chief Paul Anderson as its CEO, with the executive to work with co-founders Will Gammon and Mark Holden to steer its development.