AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (AFV) celebrates its 24th anniversary in fall 2013.After the ABC Network (Disney/ABC) began airing AFV in 1989, the show became the longest-running primetime entertainment programme in the 60-year history of the ABC network in the autumn of 2006.The show is produced by Vin Di Bona, four-time Emmy award-winning producer and recipient of the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, under licence from TBS. In partnership with … [Read more...] about “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME” VIDEOS turns 24
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Screen Australia invests over A$3.2 million in documentaries
Screen Australia announced over A$3.2 million investment in ten documentaries, generating almost A$10 million in production. Selected from the National Documentary Programme (NDP) are 88, directed by Adrian Russell Wills, written by both Adrian Russell Wills and Michaela Perske, and produced for the ABC by Michaela Perske; as well as two-part ABC documentary Life at 9, produced by Naomi Just and executive produced by Jennifer Cummins. … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests over A$3.2 million in documentaries
Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
HBO led the nominations, earning 108 nods, the most of any network for the 13th year in a row. Cult favourite Game of Thrones scored 16 nominations including for "Outstanding Drama Series" and "Outstanding Writing for A Drama Series" while Behind The Candelabra, Phil Spector and Boardwalk Empire picked up 15, 11 and 10 nominations each. CBS and NBC raked in 53 nominations each with NBC’s 30 Rock and CBS’ The Big Bang … [Read more...] about Nominees for Primetime Emmys announced
ABC Australia makes two key appointments
According to The Australian, Catalyst's series producer Matt Scully has been appointed as commissioning editor in the ABC TV Factual department and Showtime Australia's Anthony Mrsnik has been named ABC's manager for international acquisitions and business development. Mrsnik spent nearly 12 years as director of legal and business affairs and general counsel at Showtime Australia and most recently was Foxtel's special counsel, business affairs, movies and drama after the merging of … [Read more...] about ABC Australia makes two key appointments
Screen Australia withdraws funding for QPIX
From January 1, 2014, QPIX, Queensland’s filmmaker development centre will no longer receive government funding to deliver its professional development services to the early-career sector of the screen industry throughout the State. QPIX has been advised by its principal funding sources, Screen Queensland (and, as a result, Screen Australia) that its funding will not continue. Both agencies have agreed to provide some transitional funding to allow QPIX to complete its teaching … [Read more...] about Screen Australia withdraws funding for QPIX
ABC Commercial and Open Channel hold new pitching competition
ABC Commercial and Open Channel have announced a new pitching competition that will be held during the Generation Next Kids Conference at Docklands Studios on July 22-23. All emerging producers, writers and creators are encouraged to produce a one-page concept for submission to win a $2,000 prize. Natalie Lawley, Manager, ABC Content Sales said “We’re excited to be working with the Open Channel in supporting and nurturing new talent. The pitching competition is an opportunity … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial and Open Channel hold new pitching competition
