The Comedy Channel is pleased to announce that it will once again be offering up to $25,000 towards the development of a new TV comedy concept as part of the 2008 SPAA Conference's "Comedy Gold" session being held on the Gold Coast from November 12-14.
The Screen Producers Association of Australia today announced applications are now open for the 6th Annual feature film market, SPAAmart 08, which will take place during the annual SPAA Conference in November.
Celebrating its second year in Sydney as one of the most dynamic and interactive film events in Australia, SPAA Fringe is back in 2008 for yet another brilliant two-day creative hothouse.
Atlab's managing director, Murray Forrest, after over 40 years of service to the Australian film industry has announced his retirement, with a heavy heart.
Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett has taken the screen industry by surprise by appointing NZFC boss Ruth Harley the new CEO of Screen Australia.
September 19, 2008 marks 'D day' for all aspiring filmmakers to enter the prestigious DigiSPAA competition and have the chance to win $15,000 cash and $20,000.
Australian ex-pat producer/director/distributor Antony I. Ginnane has been elected by SPAA members as the new president for 2008/09.
The conference for the next generation of screen practitioners, SPAA Fringe, launched last night in the sparkling new foyer of the Australian Film Television and Radio School in Sydney.