"My prediction is that the next 18-24 months will be something of a bonanza for business with international outlooks and the ability to produce at volume and scale. The flip side of the coin is that solo producers and very small production companies will likely be snuffed out as the domestic market continues to contract at pace."
Demand for Australian films may be experiencing a revival as a result of the pandemic's disruption of other markets but every business within the industry remains "on notice" from the new regulatory overhaul set to come into effect this year, according to producer Sue Maslin.
The second instalment of ABC/Komixx Entertainment's 'Itch' was the first drama to recommence in Western Australia last year, thanks in part to virtual production technology used to contain sets.
Audiences at this month's Flickerfest will be treated to a taste of an upcoming feature from director Jasmin Tarasin and writer John Collee.
CJZ group CEO Matt Campbell has called on the television production sector "not to take anything for granted" as it continues to adapt to a new climate of content creation in 2021.
Stan and TVNZ have co-commissioned an ANZ version of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', to be hosted by RuPaul together with regular co-judge Michelle Visage.
Roadshow's 'The Dry' has now rung up almost $10 million in three weeks, proving strong word-of-mouth.
"When you’ve got a child screaming at your
legs not wanting to be let go as you drop them off to a carer, you need to know why you’re leaving them. For me, that is doing my creative work."