Screen Australia announced AU$1.15 million in funding for seven feature length documentaries through its Signature funding programme on May 1, initiating AU$2.69 million worth of production. Screen Australia Senior Manager, Documentary Liz Stevens said, “We have backed a large and distinctive slate of Signature documentaries this year, reinforcing the strength and diversity of one-off documentaries, and will provide support to established producers and directors as well as emerging … [Read more...] about Screen Australia announces funding for seven documentaries
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Screen Australia invests in five international documentaries
Screen Australia announced production investment of over AU$1.7 million in five new projects as part of its International Documentary Programme on April 23, triggering over AU$6.8 million in production. Screen Australia Senior Manager Documentary Liz Stevens said, “With two single-hour projects, two series and a feature-length project funded this round, it is a strong and diverse finish for the end of the financial year. In addition, working with international partners is a great way to … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in five international documentaries
“Zombie Bootcamp” wins MIPFormats International Pitch
Sydney, Cannes – Australian production house The Feds secured the top prize at the MIPFormats International Pitch competition, held in Cannes on April 6 ahead of MIPTV, for the groundbreaking format Zombie Bootcamp. The MIPFormats International Pitch is a global pitching event for creators and producers around the world with original, non-scripted entertainment formats and is exclusively sponsored by Warner Bros. International Television Production. Warner Bros. ITVP has committed to … [Read more...] about “Zombie Bootcamp” wins MIPFormats International Pitch
Screen Australia chair to step down at end of term
Glen Boreham AM, Chair of Screen Australia, announced on March 28 that he will step down from his position at the expiration of his term on June 30, 2014. “It has been an enormous pleasure working with the dedicated Screen Australia team to help support, promote and grow Australian storytelling,” he said. “As the inaugural Chair of Screen Australia it has always been my intention to stay five to six years to set up the agency, drive its long-term strategic goals and leave it in … [Read more...] about Screen Australia chair to step down at end of term
Crime thriller series receives Screen Australia funding
Queensland-based production company Hoodlum’s supernatural thriller Tidelands has been announced as the first recipient of Screen Australia’s new High-end Television Development programme, launched in October last year. The eight-part series fuses a contemporary crime thriller with haunting folklore and is the brainchild of writer Stephen M. Irwin, BAFTA and Emmy®–winning producers Nathan Mayfield and Tracey Robertson, and Hoodlum’s Head of TV, Leigh … [Read more...] about Crime thriller series receives Screen Australia funding
Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
Toronto, Canada – Kidscreen has announced the 24 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2013 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the best kids TV and film development work across Australia, Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace.At the inaugural Asian Animation Summit last year, 80% of companies that … [Read more...] about Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
