Following the success of the first Skip Ahead programme, which reached over 5.5 million views, Screen Australia and YouTube will team up once again to run a second round of the initiative. Google Australia and Screen Australia will each give $200,000 directly to Australian online talent to create original narrative web series to build their global audiences to new heights. Successful recipients will also receive the opportunity to travel to the Los Angeles YouTube Space. The YouTube Space is … [Read more...] about Skip Ahead with Screen Australia and YouTube
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Screen Australia will fund eight documentaries
The first round of Screen Australia’s Documentary Producer programme will give eight documentaries $1.8 million in funding support. These projects will generate production expenditure close to $9.3 million and showcase some unique, true Australian stories. Whiteley, a definitive, landmark documentary, will give audiences a close look into the incredible life and legacy of an iconic Australian artist. Northern Pictures will make the one-off documentary with experienced producer Sue … [Read more...] about Screen Australia will fund eight documentaries
New initiative helps Indigenous filmmakers shine
Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department is pleased to announce the first call out for the Indigenous Feature Documentary Initiative. In partnership with the Adelaide Film Festival, KOJO and the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) this initiative is the first of its kind. Established Indigenous filmmakers, with a production-ready project, will have the chance to make a feature-length documentary that will premiere at the 2017 Adelaide Film Festival. The initiative seeks documentaries … [Read more...] about New initiative helps Indigenous filmmakers shine
Australians return from Hollywood to develop local projects
Screen Australia announced development funding of over $620,000 for 16 feature films and professional development opportunities for two emerging filmmakers. This round will see some talented Australian writers, directors and producers heading home for a while. Hollywood is awash with Australians doing great things behind the camera. Less visible but in high regard, they represent some stellar creative talent, which was nurtured in the local industry before hitting the big time. Many are now … [Read more...] about Australians return from Hollywood to develop local projects
Screen Australia will screen at MIP Digital Fronts
Paris – Reed MIDEM announced that Screen Australia presents a showcase of the hottest online talent from down under at the second edition of the MIP Digital Fronts – set to take place 15-16 April in Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, with the opening screenings on 14 April. Meet Nick Boshier & Connor Van Vuuren, Derek Muller, Natalie Tran and John Luc (supported by Robyn Kershaw) , four leading Australian content creators using open platforms to build an audience outside of … [Read more...] about Screen Australia will screen at MIP Digital Fronts
Calling all Hot Shots
Screen Australia continues its commitment to talent development with the third callout for the short film programme Hot Shots: Short Fiction Funding. The fund will provide nearly $1 million over 2014/15 to support practitioners honing their skills toward a longer-form screen career. Successful applicants will also gain access to workshops and advanced learning opportunities led by industry mentors. “There’s no doubt that Hot Shots is invaluable in assisting talent at a critical … [Read more...] about Calling all Hot Shots
