Singapore – Award-winning Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen will sit on the International Jury for this year's Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA). The appointment was announced on June 6 at a special event at the private residence of Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, and follows Anthony Chen's 2013 APSA win for Achievement in Directing for his debut feature Ilo, Ilo, the first APSA win for a Singaporean film. Michael Hawkins, Philip Green, Anthony Chen and … [Read more...] about Anthony Chen joins 2014 APSA International Jury
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Screen Australia invests in 13 new documentaries
In the final round of documentary funding for this financial year Screen Australia announced 13 projects that will receive over AU$3.8 million in support, generating production value of more than AU$13.2 million. The projects selected under the National Documentary Programme and General Documentary Programme include eight one-off documentaries and five series. The documentaries will appeal to a diverse audience covering areas across science, arts, sports, history and religion, and will be … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in 13 new documentaries
ABC and Shanghai Media Group sign international agreement
The ABC and China’s Shanghai Media Group (SMG) signed an extensive media agreement in Sydney on June 4, expanding co-operation into drama and children’s programming, increasing co-operation in the sharing of news and paving the way for the ABC to establish a commercial base in Shanghai and open an online portal in China. The agreement was signed by the Chairman of the ABC, James Spigelman and the Executive Vice President of SMG, Wang Jianjun in front of a high-level Chinese … [Read more...] about ABC and Shanghai Media Group sign international agreement
Network Ten commissions new version of “Family Feud”
Network Ten announced on June 2 the commissioning of a new version of one of the world’s most popular game shows, Family Feud, hosted by Grant Denyer. With filming set to commence in Melbourne, the revamped Family Feud will provide a great family alternative for 6pm weeknights. Best known for hosting hit shows such as Australia’s Got Talent and It Takes Two, as well as presenting the weather on Sunrise for 10 years, Denyer is one of Australia’s most diverse, dynamic and … [Read more...] about Network Ten commissions new version of “Family Feud”
Escapade Media acquires 77 hours of pre-school content from TVNZ
Sydney, Australia – Escapade Media has recently entered into a license agreement with TVNZ Kidzone24 for two pre-school series produced by Ambience Entertainment featuring Jay Laga’aia. The deal includes Larry The Lawnmower, a previous Seven Network series, narrated Jay Laga’aia, and a soon to be announced brand new series created by Jay Laga’aia for the Seven Network. Escapade Media is a newly formed company based in Sydney specialising in film/TV financing, … [Read more...] about Escapade Media acquires 77 hours of pre-school content from TVNZ
Screen Australia invests in 12 diverse projects
In the final round of drama funding for the financial year, Screen Australia announced production investment in 12 projects including two feature films, a television series and nine multi-platform programmes. Screen Australia’s support of over AU$4.5 million in these projects will initiate production worth over AU$25 million. “In this round of funding we are pleased to be able to support a great diversity of … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in 12 diverse projects
