Screen NSW has introduced a target to achieve an average 50/50 gender equity in its development and production funding programs by 2020.
Screen NSW has invested $160,000 in 14 projects to support the State’s screen industry through professional development programs, festivals and events.
Screen NSW has named Grainne Brunsdon as acting CEO after Maureen Barron stepped down last Friday and has revealed its program funding for 2015/2016.
Screen NSW will receive nearly $10 million in the next financial year, unchanged from the current funding level.
Maureen Barron is stepping down as CEO of Screen NSW on August 7.
Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts, Troy Grant, has welcomed the appointment of Ms Mouna Zaylah, Co-Director of the Arab Film Festival Australia, to the NSW Film and Television Industry Advisory Committee.
Screen NSW development and production executive Justin Donoghue is joining Screen Australia.
Screen NSW is investing $400,000 in 2:22, a psychological thriller from Australian writer-director Paul Currie.