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Screen Australia announces Narrative Content funding for 91 projects, including four short films paired with industry mentors

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Wednesday 01 April 2026

Screen Australia has today announced $20.4 million of production and development funding across 91 narrative projects, including the first projects through its new Short Film Production Funding Program.
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Screen Australia empowers the next games generation, including new creatives from neighbouring disciplines

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Tuesday 24 March 2026

Screen Australia has today announced the latest funding to help level-up Australian gamemakers, including a cohort of newcomers from non-games fields.
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Ausfilm and Screen Australia launch joint UK market initiative

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Monday 02 March 2026

Ausfilm and Screen Australia have announced Partner with Australia (UK), a new initiative designed to deepen creative and commercial partnerships between the Australian and UK screen industries.
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Screen Australia announces Rachel Perkins as Director of First Nations Strategy

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Friday 27 February 2026

Screen Australia has today announced the appointment of Rachel Perkins as Director of First Nations Strategy.
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Screen Australia announces funding for 44 documentary projects that reflect a “sector unafraid to innovate and speak with authentic voices”

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Tuesday 24 February 2026

Screen Australia has today announced 44 documentaries that will share in $5.6 million across production and development funding – projects that reflect the depth and diversity of Australian stories.
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Screen Australia refreshes Market & Audience approach to increase the impact of local content

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Wednesday 28 January 2026

Screen Australia has today expanded on the agency’s Market & Audience plans, strengthening support for the sector to reach audiences and creating new opportunities for project discoverability and engagement.
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Drama Report 2024/25: $2.7 billion spent on drama production in Australia, points to holistic industry growth

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Thursday 04 December 2025

Screen Australia’s Drama Report shows expenditure on drama production in Australia reached a record $2.7 billion in 2024/25, a 43% increase on the previous year.
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Screen Australia announces Gillian Moody-Ardler as Head of First Nations Content

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Friday 07 November 2025

Screen Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Gillian Moody-Ardler as Head of First Nations Content. A proud Wodi Wodi/Dharawal/Yuin woman, Gillian brings over three decades of industry experience championing First Nations stories, perspectives and creative talent on screen.
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SBS, NITV and Screen Australia announce 2025 Digital Originals Shortlist

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Wednesday 29 October 2025

SBS, NITV and Screen Australia are excited to unveil the 10 projects shortlisted for the first round of the 2025 Digital Originals initiative.
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Tiny toys, big missions: Knee High Spies launches on ABC this November

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Tuesday 14 October 2025

Kids, assemble! The ABC and Screen Australia are thrilled to announce a brand new action-comedy series for preschoolers, Knee High Spies, will launch in November.
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Aussie kids defy orders as Do Not Watch This Show achieves biggest launch of the year on ABC iview

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Monday 29 September 2025

Following the outstanding success of the debut season, the ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are thrilled to announce that Do Not Watch This Show: Season 2 has been greenlit.
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Screen Australia amplifies 46 distinctive local stories with funding for new dramas

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Monday 22 September 2025

Screen Australia has announced $12.8 million in funding across 46 narrative projects, celebrating distinctive perspectives with local and global appeal. From bold stories to major co-productions, the titles showcase the originality and ingenuity of Australia’s creative talent, produced for a range of audiences.