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  • TOP-RATING TV DRAMA IN 2015

    Find out what the top-rating Australian TV dramas were across the free-to-air networks in 2015.

    22 Dec 2015
    By Felicity Clive
  • Documentary Producer Program supports 11 diverse projects

    A diverse array of 11 documentaries tackling everything from the challenges of Year 12, to the murder case of child beauty queen are set to receive funding as part of Screen Australia’s Documentary Producer Program.

    22 Dec 2015
    By Screen Australia
  • FINANCING: DOWNRIVER'S 10 YEARS OF RESILIENCE

    Downriver's story is one of teamwork and tenacity; and the inevitability of people and policies at the film agencies greatly influencing what independent films are made in Australia.

    18 Dec 2015
    By Sandy George
  • Now streaming: Tyke Elephant Outlaw

    Documentaries like Tyke Elephant Outlaw are finding new life after they leave the cinemas and film festivals thanks to streaming platforms.

    16 Dec 2015
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Ones to Watch

    Screen Forever 2015 is done and dusted, but the impact of SPA’s Ones to Watch program is ongoing for this year’s 14 emerging producers.

    16 Dec 2015
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Skip Ahead: Film Development Workshop

    Screen Australia and Google will host two 2½-day workshops for leading YouTubers seeking to develop films and series pilots.

    16 Dec 2015
    By Screen Australia
  • Changes to the Documentary Program assessment criteria

    The Gender Matter five-point plan proposed changes have been reviewed and unanimously agreed to by the Gender Matters Taskforce.

    16 Dec 2015
    By Screen Australia
  • The Producer Offset and Co-Production assessment process changes

    These changes will make it easier for you to prepare your applications, and make our applications assessment process faster.

    16 Dec 2015
    By Screen Australia
  • The times they are a-changin’

    An overwhelming wave of positivity has met Screen Australia’s Gender Matters initiatives, but as many acknowledge, these are just the first steps.

    10 Dec 2015
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Australia’s best and brightest tell us their 2015 highlights

    Holding the Man, Last Cab to Darwin, The Dressmaker, Celia Pacquola... Find out what stood out for some of Australia's most talented actors this year at the 5th AACTA Awards Ceremony.

    10 Dec 2015
    By Caris Bizzaca & Dave Fanner
  • Gender Matters

    Alongside growing momentum and calls for change, Screen Australia has launched a new initiative to tackle gender inequality in the local film industry.

    06 Dec 2015
    By Caris Bizzaca
  • Backing new talent with Enterprise People

    Ten emerging and talented screen practitioners will share in $1.35 million of funding for an industry placement scheme to work alongside the best and brightest in the sector.

    03 Dec 2015
    By Screen Australia