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Most of these publications available as PDF downloads. If you would like a hard copy, please contact publications@screenaustralia.gov.au
Publications for Sale
The Satchel - Production Budgeting & Film Management
The ultimate how-to guide, by practitioners, for practitioners.
2007 edition now available, fully revised and updated.
Only $130 (incl. GST and postage).
Popular Publications
Dreaming in Motion (published June 2007) celebrates the work of the AFC's Indigenous Branch, the filmmakers it has supported and the network of organisations that have made Indigenous filmmaking such a distinct success. It contains three essays, profiles of 26 Indigenous directors, producers and cinematographers, and a DVD highlighting some of the key films of the last decade from Indigenous directors.
Hard copies (including DVD) are available free of charge by emailing publications@screenaustralia.gov.au
Info Guide: Information for Filmmakers (PDF)
A guide to organisations and information sources for film and television production in Australia, including information on government assistance to production, co-production agreements, locations, taxation, immigration requirements and industrial awards.
Introduction to Copyright and Related Issues for Documentary Filmmakers
A guide to for documentary filmmakers covering Australian copyright information and related issues.
2008 Catalogue of Videos and DVDs (PDF 1.4mb)
A catalogue of the former Film Australia’s new and recent releases focusing on four distinct content areas: History, Art, Science, and Contemporary & Social Issues, as well as programs developed and produced under the Making History initiative.
Recent Publications
Australian TV Drama and Documentary Catalogue September 2008 (PDF 628kb)
This catalogue offers up-to-date information about Australian TV drama and documentary productions - completed and in production.
2008 International Documentary Catalogue (PDF 2mb)
Screen Australia is proud to continue Film Australia's 60-year heritage, representing titles produced under the National Interest Program and Making History Initiative as well as independantly produced programs - marketing them to broadcasters, digital media operators, airlines and video distributers around the globe.
Indigenous Studies catalogue (PDF 672kb)
In this Indigenous Studies catalogue the former Film Australia highlights its issues-based programs, which include productions dealing with law, land rights, black deaths in custody, health and aspects of identity.
Indigenous Studies 2008 Update (PDF 516kb)
The former Film Australia's Indigenous Studies Update features recently released programs and supplements the Indigenous Studies Catalogue
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