Binge is looking for a gripping thriller in the vein of the UK’s 'The Bodyguard' or 'Vigil', Stan is seeking more Christmas features, and Paramount+ wants an original and contemporary Australian series that will provoke conversation.Â
Netflix executive Susie Jones has followed the streamer's former head of physical production Chris Oliver-Taylor over to the ABC, with the broadcaster also welcoming Stan senior commissioning editor Rachel Okine.
Long-time Hopscotch Features/eOne executive Rachel Okine is joining Studiocanal.
Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford's Aquarius Films has stepped up its feature film and TV drama development slate, collaborating with such creatives as Justine Flynn, Del Kathryn Barton and Huna Amweero, Clementine Ford, Anya Beyersdorf, Roger Monk and Rhys Graham.
The ABC will welcome television executive Toni Skaife in the newly created role of chief partnerships and negotiation officer.
Production has begun in Sydney's Sutherland Shire on the new ABC series 'Plum', an adaptation of Brendan Cowell's 2021 novel.
Heading to Screen Forever's SPA Connect or the Online Global Market? We've chatted to some of this year's attendees so you can go in armed. They include reps from Paramount ANZ, ABC, NITV, Stan, Icon Film Distribution, Studiocanal, ZDF Enterprises, Film Mode Entertainment, Wildbrain, Cineflix Rights, OUTtv, All3Media International, Dynamic Television and Red Arrow Studios.
Screen Producers Australia has unveiled the industry leaders that will make up the two advisory boards for next year's Screen Forever conference.