Tyson Mowarin's documentary 'Keeping Hope', which follows Mark Coles Smith as he returns to the Kimberley to interrogate the region's suicide statistics, will premiere on NITV and SBS On Demand September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day.
Over-qualified staff at a dingy bowling alley, a kooky children's arts presenter that struggles to teach morals to a new generation, and a down-and-out private investigator are among the subjects of this year's successful Fresh Blood concepts.
Everything from classical music to the conversation around climate change will be explored in the five new documentaries to share $2.2 million of funding from Screen Australia.
The ABC and Canadian public broadcaster CBC have ordered a second season of the Marc Fennell-fronted docuseries 'Stuff The British Stole'.
UK audiences will get to witness 'Bad Behaviour' after the Australian drama was acquired for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
Screen Australia has taken the next steps with its below-the-line training initiatives, unveiling the recipients and host companies for BTL Next Step, the Production Crew Skills Training Fund, and the Transferable Skills and Returning Crew Training Fund, while also announcing $1.7 million of industry development funding across the programs.
Up to 12 people will have the opportunity to receive training as on set access coordinators as part of a new initiative from Screen Australia.