A disturbing number of Australian films are not watched at cinemas, but rather on TV screens, while very few of those viewings are being converted into profit by filmmakers
The national agency has backed away from proposed TV funding changes after industry feedback
The report has found that local films released between 2007-2009 have achieved an audience of 101 million viewings
Screen Australia will provide development funding for 13 feature films, two animated shorts and two games, as well as the completion of two short films
Screen Australia has recouped less than 5 per cent of its initial $7.5 million investment in Mao's Last Dancer and Tomorrow, When the War Began
The national agency has invested $2 million into domestic and international documentaries
A film co-production treaty between Australia and India is being negotiated but won't be signed anytime soon
The national agency has announced investment for the development of five feature films