From January 1, 2014, QPIX, Queensland’s filmmaker development centre will no longer receive government funding to deliver its professional development services to the early-career sector of the screen industry throughout the State. QPIX has been advised by its principal funding sources, Screen Queensland (and, as a result, Screen Australia) that its funding will not continue. Both agencies have agreed to provide some transitional funding to allow QPIX to complete its teaching … [Read more...] about Screen Australia withdraws funding for QPIX
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Screen Australia invests A$15.5m in feature and TV projects
Screen Australia announced almost A$15.5 million investment in three feature projects, five adult drama series, one two-part adult drama telemovie and three children’s series, triggering almost $84 million in production. Feature projects include writer/director/producer Robert Connolly’s Paper Planes written by Steve Worland and produced by Maggie Miles and Liz Kearney. Producers/writers/directors Amiel Courtin-Wilson and Michael … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests A$15.5m in feature and TV projects
Screen Australia’s CEO Ruth Harley to quit
According to The Australian, Ruth Harley emailed staff on the morning of June 11, 2013 to confirm she will end her five years as chief at the end of her term in November. Screen Australia chairman Glen Boreham issued an email to staff about half an hour later confirming Harley's statement and congratulating her on her work for the agency. She wrote, "Following discussion with the Board of Screen Australia I am no longer a candidate for the role of CEO. The Board believes that the … [Read more...] about Screen Australia’s CEO Ruth Harley to quit
Screen Australia greenlit five short films through Springboard
Screen Australia announced A$750,000 in support of the production of five short films through its Springboard Programme, currently in its fourth year. For the first time, Screen Australia decided that all participants will be given the opportunity to make their short film, with production funding of $150,000 each. All teams will also receive ongoing support to develop their feature film scripts. The five selected projects are Bluey (supporting the feature Obelia) with Darlene … [Read more...] about Screen Australia greenlit five short films through Springboard
Screen Australia invests in seven doc projects
The seven documentary projects through the Signature Documentary Programme include The Frackman, directed by Richard Todd and written by John Collee and Sarah Rossetti, The film is produced by Trish Lake, Simon Nasht and Richard Todd. Producer/Director Tom Zubrycki’s new documentary Back to Ground Zero has also been supported. Produced by Pat Fiske and directed by Amin Palangi, Love Marriage in Kabul follows the quest of an Afghan-Australian woman, as she negotiates and challenges old … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests in seven doc projects
Screen Australia invests A$2.3 million in four SBS documentary series
Screen Australia announced over A$2.3 million investment in four SBS documentary series triggering $8.8 million in production. From the National Documentary Programme, The Catch is a three-part series directed by Stephen Oliver following Matthew Evans, presenter of SBS’s Gourmet Farmer, as he embarks on a voyage of discovery looking at the complex and often shocking truths behind the seafood Australians produce. The series is produced by Sonja Armstrong and Alan Erson and is written … [Read more...] about Screen Australia invests A$2.3 million in four SBS documentary series
