Netflix ANZ Grow Creative manager Penny Smallacombe, ABC head of comedy Todd Abbott and writer and director Stef Smith came together for a panel discussion on career pathways at the ADG's Director's Cut conference on Saturday.
The ABC and Screen Australia have announced funding for three original documentary projects: 'Dark Emu', 'Gun Ringer', and 'Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian'.
The Australian Director's Guild has revealed the program for its conference Director's Cut later this month, with the theme 'Cutting Through the Noise'.
Newly-appointed Screen Australia head of First Nations Angela Bates is taking an 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach to the role, insisting her focus is on furthering the strides made by her predecessors.
Screen Australia has promoted Angela Bates to head of First Nations following the departure of Penny Smallacombe in May.
Mid-career Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander screen creatives with big ideas for TV series or features are invited to apply to the Bunya Talent Indigenous Hub – Los Angeles.
The ten Indigenous-led productions due to participate in Bunya Talent Lab LA will each receive development funding and participate in a companion writing program with Netflix.
Producer Emma Cooper is the new chair of Australians in Film (AiF), taking over from Simonne Overend.