The Documentary Australia Foundation is urging the Federal Government to treat documentary distinctly from drama as it proceeds with reform to the Producer Offset.
The screen industry needs to "meaningfully grapple" with the longstanding, systemic issues that impact upon parents/carers in the sector, according to Professor Deb Verhoeven, one of the researchers behind Raising Films Australia's recent survey report.
Breaking ranks with Screen Producers Australia, the Australian Directors' Guild opposes two of SPA's key policy proposals as well as making the case to rename the Producer Offset as the Creative Offset.
The documentary industry has rejected a suggestion by Screen Australia to raise the Producer Offset threshold in exchange for increasing direct funding
Australian drama production surged by more than 25 per cent to $623 million last fiscal year
EFIC offers financial support for Australian film and television productions
The Australian Directors' Guild is worried about cuts to feature film fees for some of its members and is unhappy about a lack of consultation with Screen Australia on remuneration.
The Federal Government has boosted Screen Australia's funding by $13 million over the next four years