Following its latest funding round, Screen Australia has announced investment of $3.19 million in a range of new projects that will trigger production to the value of $38.4 million. Projects supported in this slate include an action adventure film The Nest which is an official Australian/Chinese co-production, A Few Less Men, the sequel to one of Australia’s most successful comedy features of 2011 A Few Best Men, and a new TV series starring Rebecca Gibney. In The Nest the innocent … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invest $3.19 million in new projects
Sally Caplan
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 18 feature projects
Screen Australia announced development funding just under AU$535,000 for 18 feature projects with an international flavour over the last four months – as part of its support for an Australian film industry with a global outlook. From the Canadian ski slopes, edgy inner-city Berlin, Mexico City and medieval England to stories that draw inspiration from places closer to home, these funded projects are set across a diverse range of backdrops. The development investment will support eight new … [Read more...] about Screen Australia funds 18 feature projects
Screen Australia invest in six short films
Screen Australia announced on June 20 production investment of AU$446,000 in six short films through its Short Animation and Shorts Completion programmes. Screen Australia’s Head of Production, Sally Caplan, said, “Out of many applications, we are delighted to have been able to support these six projects. The filmmakers are all talented teams from diverse backgrounds, and the projects are an eclectic mix with distinctive stories. We are very much looking forward to seeing the … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invest in six short films