Roadshow Rough Diamond's crime caper 'Les Norton', starring Rebel Wilson, David Wenham and Alexander Bertrand in the title role, will premiere on the ABC and iview on Sunday August 4 at 8.30 pm.
The impact of the devastating bushfires of last summer will be explored in six-part drama 'The Fires', currently in development at the ABC.
Screen Australia has promoted Angela Bates to head of First Nations following the departure of Penny Smallacombe in May.
Ben Mendelsohn, casting director Kirsty McGregor, Australian Cinematographers Society national president Ron Johanson and the ABC's Sally Riley are among the Aussies recently invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science (AMPAS).
CAA head of global TV Ted Miller will appear in conversation at Screen Forever next month to explain how the agency works with Australian creatives and the international significance of Australian stories and creative talent in the global marketplace.
ABC head of scripted production Sally Riley sheds light on her latest commissions, explains how the broadcaster is coping with the drama production shutdown and gives an update on her development slate.
The ABC and Create NSW have launched a $100,000 development initiative to sniff out character-driven, half-hour dramas.
Series Mania Melbourne promises to go behind the curtains of some of the world's leading series, with the industry program to include talks with 'Chernobyl' creator Craig Mazin and 'Insecure' showrunner Prentice Penny.