'Hopeful'. When asked in our recent sector survey what word most describes how you feel about the local screen industry, this was the number one response.

Screen Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michele McDonald to the newly created role of POCU Advisor (Producer Offset and Co-production), starting 17 March 2025. The Producer Offset continues to be a cornerstone of the Australian screen industry, and Co-productions are becoming more important than ever for the future success of the sector. Here she shares her insights into the Producer Offset and Co-production programs and plans for the new role.

Screen Australia has announced the latest recipients for the Skills Development Fund and BTL: Next Step initiative, who will share in over $1.1 million of Industry Development funding – bridging skill shortages and boosting the capabilities of the Australian screen workforce.

Screen Australia has selected eight individuals to travel to New York in 2025 as part of the Talent USA: New York program.

Screen Australia has released updated Finance Plans for all scripted, documentary and online programs (features and episodic). These plans are now available to download for use when applying for Screen Australia funding.

Join Screen Australia for an insightful webinar on Tuesday 25 February 2025, from 6pm – 7.30pm (AEDT), exploring the role and value of Intimacy Coordinators (ICs) in screen production.

Australian stories continue to make their mark on the global stage, with five Australian titles selected for the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival. This year’s line-up spans feature films, series and shorts – demonstrating the strength and diversity of Australia’s screen industry.

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Screen Australia and Dynamic TV are excited to announce that Dark Mode, a new drama created by Anna Barnes and based on the novel of the same name by Ashley Kalagian Blunt, has been selected as a recipient of the Dynamic Television Scripted Initiative.

Screen Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Joey Egger as the new Head of Games. Joey brings more than 20 years’ experience in digital content and games, with a particular focus on family and kids’ audiences.

Screen Australia is now accepting applications for two funds - Screen Industry Partnerships and Australian Screen Festivals Fund - which provide unique benefits to the Australian screen industry.