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
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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
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
Screen Australia invests in 13 new documentaries
In the final round of documentary funding for this financial year Screen Australia announced 13 projects that will receive over AU$3.8 million in support, generating production value of more than AU$13.2 million. The projects selected under the National Documentary Programme and General Documentary Programme include eight one-off documentaries and five series. The documentaries will appeal to a diverse audience covering areas across science, arts, sports, history and religion, and will be … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in 13 new documentaries
Screen Australia invests in 12 diverse projects
In the final round of drama funding for the financial year, Screen Australia announced production investment in 12 projects including two feature films, a television series and nine multi-platform programmes. Screen Australia’s support of over AU$4.5 million in these projects will initiate production worth over AU$25 million. “In this round of funding we are pleased to be able to support a great diversity of … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in 12 diverse projects
