Lion director Garth Davis, producer Emile Sherman and stars Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel discuss working in Australia and taking Saroo Brierley’s story from page to cinema.
Stars Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, David Wenham and director Garth Davis walk the red carpet at the Australian premiere of Lion.
Producer Nelson Woss is hoping the latest Red Dog film, a family-friendly origin story, travels as much as the beloved first movie and the dog itself.
Tourism Australia's John O'Sullivan looks at how film, TV and Aussie stars such as Paul Hogan have helped put Australia on the map and keep it there.
RED DOG: True Blue director Kriv Stenders hopes Australian kids continue to embrace locally made films and television – but not because they have to. Because they are just that good.
Feature film funding from Screen Australia at a grant level (at or less than $500,000) will no longer need to submit a provisional certificate application unless requested.
Securing an advance from an international sales agent against future anticipated rest of world (ROW) sales revenue could be a key factor behind whether enough money can be raised to enable a film to go into production.
Screen Australia is an investor in many of the Australian feature films that find their way into cinemas. The agency requires a sales agent – among other things – to be attached to each film so it has the best chance of being pushed out onto the world stage.
Film producers are always knocking on Screen Australia’s door because there’s money behind it.
Sales agents give the low-down on what they want, the reasoning behind some of their recent Australian acquisitions, and more.
Toby Wallace says it’s important for young Aussies to see themselves reflected, whether it’s in films like Boys in the Trees or TV shows like Puberty Blues.
One of the most common questions Screen Australia is asked by everyone from the general public to politicians is: how is the screen industry doing?