The screen industry needs to "meaningfully grapple" with the longstanding, systemic issues that impact upon parents/carers in the sector, according to Professor Deb Verhoeven, one of the researchers behind Raising Films Australia's recent survey report.
Lingo Pictures' eight-part series 'Upright', starring Tim Minchin and Milly Alcock, has kicked off production in South Australia.
Following the South Australian Film Corporation’s lead, Screen Queensland has introduced a 10 per cent uncapped post, digital and visual effects (PDV) rebate.
Almost three quarters of parents and carers who responded to a recent survey conducted by Raising Films Australia reported that their caring responsibilities have had a negative impact on their career in the screen industry. Of those, 86 per cent were women, many of whom were freelancers on incomes below the Australian median. As a result, many people hide the fact they have kids/are a carer, or take on more than a full-time load to survive. Others simply leave the industry altogether.
IF Magazine #185 will take a comprehensive look at production in South Australia.
This year’s Adelaide Film Festival marks CEO and artistic director Amanda Duthie's last - she is moving on to take up a new role as the South Australian Film Corporation’s head of production, development, attraction and studios.
Alana Hicks, Grace Feng and Llewellyn Michael Bates will each receive $24,000 to produce a short work thanks to Talent Camp, a joint initiative of AFTRS, Screen Australia and the state screen agencies to bolster emerging talent from diverse backgrounds.