Netflix director of local originals Que Minh Luu says the streamer hopes to "flex and experiment" with its storytelling from Australia in the year ahead.
Netflix has bolstered its Australian presence with the appointment of Ben Cox as the director of business development.
The attention on Byron Bay shows no sign of letting up, with Netflix announcing a new docu-soap series set in the coastal hotspot.
SBS head of entertainment and food Susie Jones is set to join Netflix ANZ as a creative executive, becoming the fifth member of the streamer's local content team.
Netflix and Peacock are co-commissioning partners for Matchbox Pictures and NBCUniversal International Studios' 'Irreverent', set to shoot next month in Mission Beach.
The premiere of Amazon's 'Back to the Rafters' last month and the impending production of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' offer insight into how international platforms approach local IP with cultural resonance.
Screen Producers Australia and Screen Australia have announced a new pitch initiative designed to fast-track local content on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Stan.
School is in session for the young cast of Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' reboot, with production on the eight-part series underway in Sydney.