As the world awaits the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election, one of the early casualties may be the government's plan to introduce streaming quotas this year, with Arts Minister Tony Burke reportedly delaying the legislation.
Annette Shun Wah will take over as chair of the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) one year after being appointed to the board alongside Kylie Bracknell, and Sachin Job.
The Federal Government has appointed another well-known producer to the Screen Australia board, welcoming Darren Dale for a three-year term.
Production designer and federal president of MEAA’s Entertainment, Crew and Sport section Fiona Donovan has joined the Australian Film, Television, and Radio School (AFTRS) Council.
The Federal Government has appointed Feisty Dame Productions founder Tania Chambers to the Screen Australia Board for three years.
Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner has warned that Australia's screen industry risks going forward as a "service provider for Hollywood productions" instead of growing its own storytelling capabilities after legislation to boost the Location Offset passed through parliament last week with still no update government's plan for streaming quotas.
Presenter/producer Margaret Pomeranz and journalist Karina Carvalho have been appointed to the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) board for three-year terms.
The Federal Government will provide $530,000 over two years to support First Nations training and career pathways at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).