Six Australian projects have been invited to screen at the renowned Sundance Film Festival in 2015. South Australian Closer Productions’ Sam Klemke’s Time Machine will have its world premiere in the New Frontier Film section and Oscar Raby’s Assent will screen in the New Frontier Installations section. Two short films, Kitty Green’s The Face of Ukraine: Casting Oksana Baiul and Tim Marshall’s Followers, will premiere to the world in the Sundance Shorts Competition. … [Read more...] about Six Australian projects selected for Sundance
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Sony Pictures Television acquires Playmaker Media
Sydney – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced the expansion of its international production business into Australia with the acquisition of Playmaker Media, an independent scripted television production company. “Playmaker is having fantastic success creating the next generation of distinctive, high quality Australian television drama. They are a great addition to our international production group and we look forward to working with David and David to continue to build their … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television acquires Playmaker Media
NEP Australia acquires Silk Studios
NEP Australia (formerly Global Television) has acquired Sydney’s Silk Studios – enhancing NEP’s international portfolio of studio, outside broadcast, video display and host broadcast assets. Silk’s TV production studios support Australian and international networks, with current productions including: Live weekly Sky News programmes: One on One with David Speers, Australian Agenda, Richo + Jones and The Nation Live segments of The Morning Show (Seven Network) Live … [Read more...] about NEP Australia acquires Silk Studios
Netflix to expand into Australia and New Zealand
Netflix logo Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc., the Internet movie and TV subscription service, announced that it will expand into Australia and New Zealand in March 2015. Internet-connected users in Australia and New Zealand will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular movies and TV shows in high-definition or even 4K where available. At launch, the premium and unique Netflix offering will include such original series as Marco Polo, BoJack … [Read more...] about Netflix to expand into Australia and New Zealand
New record for Australian drama production
Australian screen drama production hit a record level last year with expenditure of $837 million. Screen Australia released the 2013/14 Drama Report, its annual health check of the Australian drama production industry, showing an increase of 11 percent on last year. Graeme Mason, CEO of Screen Australia, said, “It’s been a strong year for Australian production with an exciting line-up of content to hit our screens next year. While local content is still the main game and the bedrock … [Read more...] about New record for Australian drama production
“Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures” airs on Cartoon Network
Sydney, Australia – SLR Productions’ live action series Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures airs on Cartoon Network in Australia on weekdays. The 26 x 24’ series is based on the thrilling action adventure books by popular children’s author, Justin D’Ath. Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures is an action-packed comedy adventure series about teenage ‘danger magnet’ Sam Fox as he braves the wilds from open ocean to deepest jungle, coming face to face with killer sharks, man … [Read more...] about “Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures” airs on Cartoon Network
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