ACT and NSW-based LGBTIQA+ screen storytellers are invited to apply for a new three-month mentorship program set up by Screen Canberra, UTS, Screen NSW and the Australian Directors' Guild (ADG).
Australians in Film and Screen Australia have unveiled the five projects that will be nurtured through this year's Untapped Development Lab, which began last month and runs until December.
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.
Screen Canberra has announced it put $498,832 towards 10 different projects across the 2022-23 financial year via the CBR Screen Investment Fund, including the third season of ABC/Blackfella Films' 'Total Control', a variety of docs from WildBear Entertainment, and comedy series 'Paranormal Blacktivity' from Yoowarni Productions.
There has been more movement at the top for the nation's screen agencies, with former WildBear Entertainment head of production Holly Trueman appointed CEO of Screen Canberra.
Screen Australia will distribute $1 million of funding among the state screen agencies to support training and skills development programs, including placements for below-the-line roles.
Screen Canberra CEO Monica Penders will step down from her position in September after nearly 15 years with the agency.
The creatives behind 'Marvel’s 'Luke Cage', 'Crazy Rich Asians 2', and 'Only Murders in the Building' will deliver masterclasses as part of this year's Untapped initiative, which commences next month.