Screen Australia announced more than $700,000 in funding through the Story, Talent and Sector Development programs. Included in the slate are fifteen features and three online series; supported placements for two Developing the Developer participants, and sector initiatives led by CuriousWorks, Information Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.) and MEAA’s Equity Foundation. “In line with our commitment to the Screen Diversity & Inclusion Network (SDIN) Charter, we are incredibly proud to be … [Read more...] about Screen Australia funds diversity and inclusion programmes
Nerida Moore
Endemol Shine Australia launches Smart for a Girl: Roar
Fifteen entry-level female television screenwriters from across Australia have been given the opportunity to kick-start their careers working with renowned producer Imogen Banks (Offspring) and screenwriter Alice Bell (Puberty Blues, The Beautiful Lie) as part of Endemol Shine Australia’s Smart for a Girl: ROAR, the development program which received funding from Gender Matters: Brilliant Careers. Imogen Banks and Alice Bell launched Smart for a Girl: ROAR to address the lack of new … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Australia launches Smart for a Girl: Roar
Screen Australia announces funding
Screen Australia has announced funding for eight talented filmmakers to work as ‘attachments’ on a range of screen projects. Just over $170,000 will be invested to help develop the skills, contacts and expertise of some of Australia’s gifted screen practitioners, and connect them into the local and international film industry. Nerida Moore, Senior Development Executive at Screen Australia, said, “Talent development is one of the most important aspects of our work at … [Read more...] about Screen Australia announces funding
