Over-qualified staff at a dingy bowling alley, a kooky children's arts presenter that struggles to teach morals to a new generation, and a down-and-out private investigator are among the subjects of this year's successful Fresh Blood concepts.
Nearly 50 projects will benefit from $1.2 million through Screen Australia's Premium and Generate Funds, including new work from 'Class of 07' creator Kacie Anning and multi-hyphenate Leah Purcell.
Mike Greaney's online anthology The Future of Everything features the stories of a forty-something guy named Keith who’s determined to fight God, a Government-funded resort built to encourage intergalactic tourism, and internet-radicalised ducks at war with socialist seagulls.
Screen Australia, SBS and NITV have announced seven projects from this year’s Digital Originals initiative to receive development funding, with three titles from the group to eventually go into production.
For Film's Sake has selected 13 filmmakers to come together for an intensive that will see them form teams and generate new projects in just five days, culminating in a public pitch at Sydney Film Festival.
Cross-platform creator Vidya Rajan speaks to IF about what she will be working on for the coming year.
Created by Aunty Donna, 'Aunty Donna’s Coffee Café' follows the adventures of three best mates running a trendy Melbourne café.
Screen Australia, NZ On Air and TikTok have announced the eight teams that will receive funding via the second round of the Every Voice initiative, which aims to support a new generation of Australian and New Zealand storytellers.