The red dirt of South Australia's Coober Pedy will stand in for the Red Planet in 'Stars on Mars', a Fox Entertainment reality series to be produced by Australia's Eureka Productions.
Screen Australia has unveiled three new initiatives aimed at boosting below-the-line capacity, including support for mid-career practitioners, work-based learning opportunities, and training for people from adjacent industries or returning to screen after a career break.
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) has commended the Federal Government for renewing the funding of Australia's cultural institutions, which it says will "turbocharge" discoverability and access to national collection.
Screen Australia will distribute $1 million of funding among the state screen agencies to support training and skills development programs, including placements for below-the-line roles.
A yet-to-be-titled romantic comedy from 'Peter Rabbit' director Will Gluck, led by Sydney Sweeney and Glenn Powell, will film in NSW.
Looming decisions from the Federal Government about the shape of content obligations for SVOD services have given the country's free-to-air broadcasters plenty of food for thought as they attempt to maintain momentum in an increasingly competitive market.
A new comedy from Peter Farrelly, starring Zac Efron and John Cena, will begin filming in Melbourne this month.
Arts Minister Tony Burke was given a hero's welcome at St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade on Monday morning as he introduced the government's long-awaited National Cultural Policy.