Australian projects put in a strong showing at this year’s Rockie Awards, taking home four wins from six nominations.
Documentary filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer Daniel King will start an eight-month placement with the ABC and Northern Pictures this month after being announced as the inaugural recipient of the Indigenous Documentary Placement.
After an Emmy win and both local and international success with 'Hardball', Northern Pictures is developing a new children's project with one of its creators, Guy Edmonds.
The second season of Hoodlum Entertainment's 'Five Bedrooms' will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ when it launches in Australia August 11, with the ViacomCBS streamer also announcing three new local productions.
Australia is among the most represented countries in the field of international nominees for this year's Rockie Awards, with titles up in six categories.
Clarity, passion, versatility, and a strong team are what's needed to navigate today's factual climate, according to industry experts.
This month's Australian International Documentary Conference is set to include an emphasis on Indigenous stories, with the announcement of targeted initiatives and sessions.
"It's more important than ever for broadcasters to have reasons for people to tune in on the night to watch, so that they are not just turning on the streaming when they want."