A delegation of actors, crew, writers, and producers converged on Canberra this week to push for local content requirements for SVOD and AVOD platforms, as well as other reforms relating to the screen sector.
Both SPA and the ADG have identified the potential for a "production void" if there is a prolonged delay between the government's relaxation of local content quotas for commercial free-to-air broadcasters and any imposition of obligations on streamers.
Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner used his opening address at Screen Forever to highlight the importance of Australia's screen industry forging a path to independent success amid the country's increasingly popularity as a destination for international productions.
Next week's Screen Forever conference will feature insights from Netflix juggernaut 'The Queen's Gambit' with executive producer for the miniseries, William Horberg, set to appear in conversation.
Screen Producers Australia has announced the program for next month's Screen Forever conference, which will be held entirely online.
Amid state border closures and COVID-19 uncertainty, Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has made the decision to turn February's Screen Forever into a digital-only event.
While we were away: ‘The Dry’ performed for Roadshow; three Aussie projects were selected for Sundance; NITV updated its leadership team; ‘Sissy’ kicked off in Canberra and vale Susie Maizels, esteemed casting director.
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