Former Supreme Court judge Roslyn Atkinson has been appointed chair of the Screen Queensland board, taking over from Linda Lavarch.
Screen Queensland and Network 10 are inviting applications for a new initiative aimed at emerging First Nations film and television practitioners.
Screen Queensland has revealed the companies that will take part in its Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Professional Development Placement Program, with Alt.VFX, Chop Shop Post, FIKA Entertainment, Folklore Sound, and The Post Lounge to host full-time paid traineeships.
Screen Queensland has appointed former marketing and communications head Belinda Burns as its new chief creative officer, a role she has held in an interim capacity since January.
Germany's Leonine Studios has picked up worldwide distribution rights to crime drama 'Troppo', following its premiere on the ABC in February.
Queensland-based games projects will now be able to access up to $90,000 in funding as part of the state government's new Games Grants program.
North and Far North Queensland screen businesses are now eligible to apply for up to $75,000 in funding from the Queensland Government.
Screen Australia has appointed a head of scripted, with former investment and development manager Christopher Sharp stepping into the newly-created role.