Three-time Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Kim Wolhuter, has signed with ITV Studios Australia to make several blue chip wildlife documentaries. Kim Wolhuter Wolhuter grew up in the wilds of Africa, where his father, Henry, was head ranger at Kruger National Park. Wolhuter’s grandfather, Harry – the first ranger at Kruger – is a legend in southern Africa for being the only man ever to single-handedly kill an adult male lion with a knife, defending himself after it … [Read more...] about ITV Studios and Wolhuter develop wildlife documentaries
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Screen Australia funding supports another 12 projects
In its latest round of drama investment, Screen Australia announced on August 6 funding of more than AU$12 million for 12 projects, which will generate over AU$80 million worth of production. “From popular adaptations and classic favourites, to innovative original content, this funding round supports a true breadth and depth of Australian storytelling talent across all forms of narrative content,” … [Read more...] about Screen Australia funding supports another 12 projects
Screen Australia funds nine documentaries and extends guideline review process
Screen Australia announced on July 30 funding of AU$3.4 million to nine new documentary projects. The projects will stimulate production to the value of AU$11 million. Screen Australia has also advised that its documentary guideline review process will be extended to accommodate further industry consultation and the existing programme guidelines will continue to take effect for the remainder of 2014. Industry submissions to the documentary guideline review process have outlined a number of … [Read more...] about Screen Australia funds nine documentaries and extends guideline review process
NBN Co appoints IPSTAR as wholesaler for Australian ISPs
Nonthaburi – Thaicom announced on July 29 that the NBN Co has selected its wholly owned subsidiary, IPSTAR Australia (IPA), for a new initiative to boost the number of broadband connections for Australians who cannot access an existing commercial broadband service. Under the NBN Co Satellite Support (NSS) Scheme, IPA is appointed an official wholesaler and will deliver the scheme together with participating Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Australia. NBN Co Chief Customer Officer, … [Read more...] about NBN Co appoints IPSTAR as wholesaler for Australian ISPs
BBC Worldwide sells “Happy Valley” to seven international broadcasters
BBC Worldwide announced that it has sold the popular British drama series Happy Valley to the seven international broadcasters: Australia (ABC); Finland (YLE Finland); France (Canal +); Iceland (RUV); New Zealand (TVNZ); Norway (NRK) and Sweden (SVT). Starring Sarah Lancashire (Last Tango in Halifax, The Paradise), Happy Valley is a compelling six-part drama written by Sally Wainwright (Last Tango in Halifax,Scott & Bailey). It revolves around the personal and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells “Happy Valley” to seven international broadcasters
Foxtel brings “Hollywood’s Best Film Directors” to Australia
Foxtel Australia has acquired Prime’s series Hollywood’s Best Film Directors (78 x 26’) for Bio channel. The cable operator will air the show in November on its Bio channel. Hollywood’s Best Film Directors (78 x 26’) is the only show on the market offering that many biographies of award winning directors exclusively filmed by Prime’s team as viewers have never seen them before. “We are glad to start … [Read more...] about Foxtel brings “Hollywood’s Best Film Directors” to Australia
