You bet it’s entertaining. But it’s also expensive. The 47 dramas that went into production in the 2014/15 financial year cost $332 million. Where did all this money come from?

Two of Australia’s rising stars Samara Weaving and Angourie Rice give their thoughts on navigating visas, agents, managers and publicists.

A case study that deep dives into the representation of women in Australian animation.

It is early days to discuss sales information on films financed in 2014/15 but here’s how they’re tracking so far.

The challenge of online, building international partnerships, and streaming service commissions and acquisitions.

BBC Two commissioned a bushfires doco, but it never would’ve suited an Aussie audience. Under an unofficial co-pro, two quite distinct docos were made.

The number of people watching film, TV and other content online is growing exponentially. Data shows that 63% of Australians gobbled up stories this way in 2016*.

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.

Every Cloud Productions has made three series of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, which is represented by all3media International. Fiona Eagger explains the strategic thinking that went into the production.

Many want the Government to stop cutting Screen Australia funding but few ask what might happen if more money goes to production via other means.

Tracey Robertson, CEO and executive producer at Hoodlum, on optioning the rights for Secrets & Lies to US television network ABC.

Producer Jonathan M Shiff explains why Mako Mermaids is a standout success internationally – and why the local production environment for children’s television has badly deteriorated.