Sydney, Australia - YouTube and Screen Australia have announced a new programme to expand support for online content creators in Australia. The Skip Ahead programme is designed to provide Australian YouTube creators with the funding and production resources they need to create unique online content and engage new audiences around the world. “Australian YouTube channels, such as communitychannel, Janoskians, and mychonny, are incredibly popular with global audiences,” Screen … [Read more...] about YouTube and Screen Australia to support online content creators
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Screen Australia to develop high-end TV dramas
Screen Australia has announced that it will launch a landmark programme to support the development of internationally driven high-end television drama before the end of the year. The first of its kind to be launched by Screen Australia, the programme aims to assist Australian producers to develop inventive, high-end ideas from concept to series bible and first draft pilot script. The High-end Television Development Program has been set up in recognition of the unprecedented audience … [Read more...] about Screen Australia to develop high-end TV dramas
Enterprise Asia: Australian screen industry delegation heads to China
Screen Australia has announced the recipients of the second round of its Enterprise Asia programme, supporting 11 factual production companies as part of an Australian screen industry delegation to Beijing and Chengdu, China, in November 2013. “We’re seeing heightened engagement between China and the international screen industry, and Australian producers, naturally being great collaborators, are at the forefront of that engagement,” said Screen … [Read more...] about Enterprise Asia: Australian screen industry delegation heads to China
Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Toronto - Kidscreen has announced that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit (AAS) for the first time, presenting three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase. The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process … [Read more...] about Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Screen Australia invests over A$3.2 million in documentaries
Screen Australia announced over A$3.2 million investment in ten documentaries, generating almost A$10 million in production. Selected from the National Documentary Programme (NDP) are 88, directed by Adrian Russell Wills, written by both Adrian Russell Wills and Michaela Perske, and produced for the ABC by Michaela Perske; as well as two-part ABC documentary Life at 9, produced by Naomi Just and executive produced by Jennifer Cummins. … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests over A$3.2 million in documentaries
Graeme Mason appointed as Screen Australia CEO
With over 20 years of international experience in film, television and multi-media businesses, Mason has has worked with large U.S. studios, a UK television network, independent producers and government agencies. Mason was chosen from over 250 international candidates. Screen Australia Chair Glen Boreham said, “The Board was extremely impressed by Graeme’s extensive commercial experience and his unique perspective on the need for a screen agency to create a bridge between industry … [Read more...] about Graeme Mason appointed as Screen Australia CEO
