Amid turbulent times for the sector, Screen Australia has some positive news, announcing production funding for three feature films, four television series, a children’s series and two online projects.
Three short films from emerging filmmakers - 'Last Meal', 'Dipped in Black' and 'The Last Elephant on Earth' - have been backed by a joint initiative between the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Adelaide Film Festival and Panavision.
State screen agencies are taking a number of initiatives to help producers whose projects have been suspended or delayed.
Stan and the BBC have co-commissioned a six-part thriller from the producers of 'Fleabag', to be shot in South Australia with support from the SAFC.
Two feature films, one from Robert Connolly and the other a Kiwi-Aussie co-pro penned by 'The Breaker Upperers'' Jackie van Beek; a ABC TV comedy from Closer Productions; and two online projects are the latest recipients of $3.5 million worth of production funding from Screen Australia.
After success with shorts 'Ophelia' and 'They Grow Up', writer-director Anthony Garland will make his feature debut with sci-fi 'Alternate', due to shoot at Adelaide Studios next year.
Amanda Duthie has resigned from her role as the South Australian Film Corporation's (SAFC) head of production, development, attraction and studios to return to Sydney to pursue new opportunities and to be closer to family.
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) has partnered with audiobook and podcast producer Audible.com.au to launch an audio drama and documentary development initiative.