Screen Producers Australia has confirmed the mentors for its Ones To Watch program, with some of Australia's leading producers set to lend their expertise to the 2022 cohort.
IF is back from the holiday break and ready to report on all things screen for 2023. Here's the news that led us into the new year.
Screen Producers Australia has introduced a new e-learning course designed to reduce the instances of harassment, discrimination, and bullying in the screen industry.
ACMA data showing five of the major SVODs – Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, and Stan – spent $335.1 million in 2021/22 on Australian programming demonstrates the viability of 20 per cent local content obligation for streamers, SPA says.
Australian Directors’ Guild executive director Alaric McAusland will step down in January after two years in the role.
Screen Producers Australia has announced the producers whose Pitch On Demand submissions have secured them a pitch meeting with one or more of the commissioning executives from Binge, Paramount+ or Stan.
12 producers were selected who are passionate about creating screen stories based on First Nations families, extraordinary life stories, off-beat edgy comedies, LGBTQIA+ narratives, female empowerment, and diverse expression.
Screen Producers Australia has unveiled the industry leaders that will make up the two advisory boards for next year's Screen Forever conference.