Writer Lucy Campbell, director Matt Vesely, and producer Bettina Hamilton have become the first team from South Australia's Film Lab: New Voices development program to have their project greenlit for production.
SBS will bring more new voices to the forefront in its upcoming drama slate, which includes four short-form productions from its Digital Originals initiative, as well as the upcoming series 'Safe Home', from producer Imogen Banks.
Head of Screen NSW Grainne Brunsdon will join Screen Australia next month as the agency's new head of content, taking over from Sally Caplan.
Former legal counsel Irene McMonnies will join Screen Australia as head of legal services and Producer Offset and co-production, taking over from Natalie Buck who departs the agency this week.
The shortlist for this year's Film Lab: New Voices feature film skills development program have been revealed, with seven teams selected for the second round.
Australians in Film and Screen Australia have revealed the mentor and masterclass lineups for this year's Untapped initiative, which returns after being launched in 2021.
Actor and producer Deborra-Lee Furness, director Gabrielle Kelly, cultural advocate Carol Innes, and singer/actress Delta Goodrem have been appointed to the Order as part of this year's Australia Day honours, while media and entertainment lawyer Joan Peters received a Medal of the Order of Australia.