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First Nations Factual Co-production Development Fund launched to elevate Indigenous storytelling in global markets

Screen Australia’s First Nations Department, in partnership with Screen Canberra, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screen Territory, Screenwest, South...

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First Nations Factual Co-production Development Fund launched to elevate Indigenous storytelling in global markets
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Transforming bold ideas into market-ready productions: Digital Originals returns

SBS, NITV and Screen Australia have announced the return of Digital Originals, a leading initiative for emerging creatives in Australia,...

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Transforming bold ideas into market-ready productions: Digital Originals returns
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It’s Andrew! stomps onto screens this June

The ABC and Screen Australia are delighted to announce that brand new preschool series, It’s Andrew!, will premiere on Monday...

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It’s Andrew! stomps onto screens this June
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Apply now to join the 2026 Producer Delegation to TIFF: The Market

Screen Australia, in partnership with Ontario Creates, has opened applications for the 2026 Producer Delegation to TIFF: The Market. The...

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Apply now to join the 2026 Producer Delegation to TIFF: The Market
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Applications open for 2026 AISF and Screen Australia Writer/Director Virtual Sessions

Applications are open for Australian writers and directors to participate in the 2026 Australian International Screen Forum (AISF) and Screen...

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Applications open for 2026 AISF and Screen Australia Writer/Director Virtual Sessions
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Screen Australia relaunches website with new tools and improved user experience

Screen Australia has relaunched its website with a modernised platform designed to meet the evolving needs of Australia’s screen sector.  Developed in consultation with industry, the...

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Screen Australia relaunches website
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Australians in Film and Screen Australia Announce the 2026 Participants in the Talent Gateway and Global Producers Program

Australians in Film (AiF), in partnership with Screen Australia, has today announced the 2026 participants in its internationally recognised Talent...

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Australians in Film and Screen Australia Announce the 2026 Participants in the Talent Gateway and Global Producers Program
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Production Infrastructure and Capacity Analysis (PICA) pinpoints four key workforce challenges in the Australian screen industry

Olsberg SPI’s Production Infrastructure and Capacity Analysis (PICA) 2026 study has recognised Australia as a world-class, globally trusted hub for high...

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Production Infrastructure and Capacity Analysis (PICA) pinpoints four key workforce challenges in the Australian screen industry
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Screen Australia announces Narrative Content funding for 91 projects, including four short films paired with industry mentors

Screen Australia has today announced $20.4 million of production and development funding across 91 narrative projects, including the first projects...

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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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Official Co-production Ask Me Anything (AMA) Session

Interested in international Co-production? Learn more about Australia’s partner countries and the ins-and-outs of Official Co-productions at the AMA on...

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Screen Australia empowers the next games generation, including new creatives from neighbouring disciplines

Screen Australia has today announced the latest funding to help level-up Australian gamemakers, including a cohort of newcomers from non-games...

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Applications Open for Skip Ahead 11

Screen Australia and YouTube Australia have opened applications for Skip Ahead 11. For over a decade, the joint Skip Ahead...

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