Independent company Werner Film Productions, responsible for 'Surviving Summer' and 'The Newsreader', will be brought under BBC Studios Productions Australia as part of a new deal designed to grow the distributor's investment in the Australian market.
'Surviving Summer' co-creators the Joanna Werner and Josh Mapleston say the series has been taken to a new level in its second season, due largely to increased levels of confidence both in front of and behind the camera.
Canadian-New Zealand actor Daniel Gillies ('The Originals') and Philippa Northeast are set to bolster the bulletins of ABC's 'The Newsreader' as filming on season two begins in Melbourne.
Dealmaking with streamers was once again on the agenda at last week's Screen Forever, as a selection of prominent Australian producers recounted their experiences of negotiating with various platforms.
A mix of fresh faces and familiar favourites are along for the ride of ABC ME’s horror-comedy series 'Crazy Fun Park' as filming begins in Melbourne.
The bulletins of 'The Newsreader' are going global, with Entertainment One announcing a slew of high-profile international sales for the ABC series.
Producer Hannah Ngo will undertake a two-year placement with Werner Film Productions, thanks to Screen Australia Enterprise People funding.
Writer/director Nicholas Verso is teaming up with producer Joanna Werner for ABC ME horror-comedy series 'Crazy Fun Park', which has begun production in Victoria.