A spin-off of High Maintenance, starring Yael Stone, and a comedic crime series from Jungle Entertainment are among the 21 projects that will share in more than $600,000 in story development funding from Screen Australia.
The slate includes 14 feature films, six television dramas and an online project, with 11 titles supported through the Generate Fund and 10 through the Premium Fund.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore, who will depart the agency in December after nine years, said she felt privileged to support more many creative projects and people during the time she has left in the role.
“This is an exciting mix of projects and it’s great to support creatives expand on their careers and take on new challenges, including producer Alex White working on her first TV series, and writer Arka Das and writer/director Hannah Hilliard on their debut feature films,” he said.
“The shared vision we are...
The slate includes 14 feature films, six television dramas and an online project, with 11 titles supported through the Generate Fund and 10 through the Premium Fund.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore, who will depart the agency in December after nine years, said she felt privileged to support more many creative projects and people during the time she has left in the role.
“This is an exciting mix of projects and it’s great to support creatives expand on their careers and take on new challenges, including producer Alex White working on her first TV series, and writer Arka Das and writer/director Hannah Hilliard on their debut feature films,” he said.
“The shared vision we are...
- 10/18/2021
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Louise Gough is set to return to Screen Australia as head of development, succeeding Nerida Moore, who will depart the agency in December.
Gough, known for her work as script editor, script assessor and dramaturgical consultant, most recently was executive producer and CEO at Australian Plays Transform, and prior to that was head of development at Arenamedia.
Her 30 year career has seen her work across Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe. Gough worked at Screen Australia previously as a development executive, and other roles include editorial manager at ABC TV in drama and narrative comedy; script assessor at Film Victoria, and in the development team at Madman. In theatre, she has held roles at Belvoir, Playbox (now Malthouse), the Queensland Theatre Company and Vineyard Theatre.
For the last 10 years, Gough has also worked as a script advisor with Sources 2 in Europe, and has worked as an advisor at...
Gough, known for her work as script editor, script assessor and dramaturgical consultant, most recently was executive producer and CEO at Australian Plays Transform, and prior to that was head of development at Arenamedia.
Her 30 year career has seen her work across Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe. Gough worked at Screen Australia previously as a development executive, and other roles include editorial manager at ABC TV in drama and narrative comedy; script assessor at Film Victoria, and in the development team at Madman. In theatre, she has held roles at Belvoir, Playbox (now Malthouse), the Queensland Theatre Company and Vineyard Theatre.
For the last 10 years, Gough has also worked as a script advisor with Sources 2 in Europe, and has worked as an advisor at...
- 10/12/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Nearly 30 projects will share in $975,000 of story development funding from Screen Australia, including a television series inspired by the 1999 film Two Hands from director Gregor Jordan, and a family feature film from the producers of Bluey.
The 28 recipients for the final round of development funding in the 2020/21 financial year comprise 12 feature films, 13 television dramas, and three online projects.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said there was no shortage of variety across the projects.
“Screen Australia is really proud to be supporting this impressive mix of projects,” she said.
“This includes fresh genre-bending comedies Home and Our Haunt, and beautiful romantic drama 10 Moments that will bring together 10 chapters from a great team of exciting creative voices.
“It’s also wonderful to support more children’s content with Big Serious Studios’ Goo Zoo set to invite children into the world of microbiology as part of the company’s aims to...
The 28 recipients for the final round of development funding in the 2020/21 financial year comprise 12 feature films, 13 television dramas, and three online projects.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said there was no shortage of variety across the projects.
“Screen Australia is really proud to be supporting this impressive mix of projects,” she said.
“This includes fresh genre-bending comedies Home and Our Haunt, and beautiful romantic drama 10 Moments that will bring together 10 chapters from a great team of exciting creative voices.
“It’s also wonderful to support more children’s content with Big Serious Studios’ Goo Zoo set to invite children into the world of microbiology as part of the company’s aims to...
- 7/26/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
ABC Children’s and Screen Australia have partnered on The Kaleidoscope Project, a new funding initiative that will back the creation of up to four standalone films that capture what it’s like to be a young culturally and linguistically diverse (Cald) Australian.
The projects, made for 8-12 year olds, will then be broadcast on ABC Me on Harmony Day in 2022.
The aim of the program is to amplify and showcase the work of Cald creatives, and the call out is for character-driven projects of any genre – whether scripted or sketch comedy, drama or factual – of up to 20 minutes duration.
The brief is to give kids an insight into what it’s like to be Cald in Australia from a child’s point of view, to give Cald child actors their first acting credit and to tell authentic stories that reflect who they are as individuals and their relationship with the world around them.
The projects, made for 8-12 year olds, will then be broadcast on ABC Me on Harmony Day in 2022.
The aim of the program is to amplify and showcase the work of Cald creatives, and the call out is for character-driven projects of any genre – whether scripted or sketch comedy, drama or factual – of up to 20 minutes duration.
The brief is to give kids an insight into what it’s like to be Cald in Australia from a child’s point of view, to give Cald child actors their first acting credit and to tell authentic stories that reflect who they are as individuals and their relationship with the world around them.
- 11/16/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Second features from directors Natalie Erika James (Relic) and Samuel Van Grinsven (Sequin in a Blue Room) are among the 28 projects to recently share in $1 million worth of development funding from Screen Australia.
The agency announced the funding recipients today, with money going towards seven features, 16 TV drama and five online projects.
These are the first projects to be announced for the 2020-21 financial year, from both the Premium and Generate funds.
Projects funded via Premium Plus, the additional development funding allocation Screen Australia launched to support the industry through Covid-19, are expected to be announced later today.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “It’s great to see producers thinking globally and developing unique stories for Australian audiences and the world. We’re excited to support these original story ideas, many with distinct storyworlds and fantastic comedic imaginations that I’m confident will resonate. We’re also...
The agency announced the funding recipients today, with money going towards seven features, 16 TV drama and five online projects.
These are the first projects to be announced for the 2020-21 financial year, from both the Premium and Generate funds.
Projects funded via Premium Plus, the additional development funding allocation Screen Australia launched to support the industry through Covid-19, are expected to be announced later today.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “It’s great to see producers thinking globally and developing unique stories for Australian audiences and the world. We’re excited to support these original story ideas, many with distinct storyworlds and fantastic comedic imaginations that I’m confident will resonate. We’re also...
- 10/28/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Toni Collette.
Toni Collette’s directorial debut, an animated series based on The Sapphires and a Shakespeare-inspired anthology are among the 42 projects to recently share in $1.4 million of development funding from Screen Australia.
The slate, which includes 14 features, eight online projects and 20 TV dramas, marks the final development funding Screen Australia awarded in the 2019-20 financial year.
These projects come from both the existing Premium and Generate development funds. Generate Fund is for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks. The Premium Fund is for higher budget projects of ambition and scale from successful screen content makers.
The agency reports receiving over 534 applications across both funds, up 41 per cent on the 378 application received in 2018-19.
Screen Australia’s Head of Development Nerida Moore said, “While this has been a turbulent, challenging time for many in the industry, it hasn’t stopped the drive,...
Toni Collette’s directorial debut, an animated series based on The Sapphires and a Shakespeare-inspired anthology are among the 42 projects to recently share in $1.4 million of development funding from Screen Australia.
The slate, which includes 14 features, eight online projects and 20 TV dramas, marks the final development funding Screen Australia awarded in the 2019-20 financial year.
These projects come from both the existing Premium and Generate development funds. Generate Fund is for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks. The Premium Fund is for higher budget projects of ambition and scale from successful screen content makers.
The agency reports receiving over 534 applications across both funds, up 41 per cent on the 378 application received in 2018-19.
Screen Australia’s Head of Development Nerida Moore said, “While this has been a turbulent, challenging time for many in the industry, it hasn’t stopped the drive,...
- 8/5/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Dan and Luke Riches of Ardiol Media.
Screen Australia has announced $1 million worth of funding via its Enterprise program, including four Enterprise People talent opportunities and 11 Enterprise Business & Ideas projects.
One of the major recipients of Business & Ideas funding, which allows entities to develop businesses proposals, hire placements or access business-building services, is For Film Sakes’ recently announced initiative Attagirl, a narrative feature film lab.
The incubator program will enable majority women, female identifying and non-binary creative teams to learn from industry experts, with a focus on getting their feature slate market ready.
Information + Cultural Exchange (I.C.E) and Diversity Arts Australia have received support towards developing Diversity on Screen, an expansion of the Screen Cultures Program, to improve access to opportunities for underrepresented filmmakers.
Also to receive funding is the Documentary Australia Foundation (Daf), to enhance its digital platform to better connect filmmakers and supporters online; and Frame,...
Screen Australia has announced $1 million worth of funding via its Enterprise program, including four Enterprise People talent opportunities and 11 Enterprise Business & Ideas projects.
One of the major recipients of Business & Ideas funding, which allows entities to develop businesses proposals, hire placements or access business-building services, is For Film Sakes’ recently announced initiative Attagirl, a narrative feature film lab.
The incubator program will enable majority women, female identifying and non-binary creative teams to learn from industry experts, with a focus on getting their feature slate market ready.
Information + Cultural Exchange (I.C.E) and Diversity Arts Australia have received support towards developing Diversity on Screen, an expansion of the Screen Cultures Program, to improve access to opportunities for underrepresented filmmakers.
Also to receive funding is the Documentary Australia Foundation (Daf), to enhance its digital platform to better connect filmmakers and supporters online; and Frame,...
- 7/27/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Baz Luhrmann.
A new feature film from Baz Luhrmann, set in a small Australian country town, is among the 18 projects to recently receive story development funding from Screen Australia.
The agency announced today it will share $620,000 between 11 films, five TV series and two online projects.
These projects come from both the existing Premium and Generate development funds. Generate Fund is for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks. The Premium Fund is for higher budget projects of ambition and scale from successful screen content makers.
Projects pitched for Premium Plus funds – the additional development funding the agency announced in response to Covid-19 – are still being assessed.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “With many productions temporarily halted it is more important than ever for us to support the development of Australian stories for all platforms. I...
A new feature film from Baz Luhrmann, set in a small Australian country town, is among the 18 projects to recently receive story development funding from Screen Australia.
The agency announced today it will share $620,000 between 11 films, five TV series and two online projects.
These projects come from both the existing Premium and Generate development funds. Generate Fund is for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks. The Premium Fund is for higher budget projects of ambition and scale from successful screen content makers.
Projects pitched for Premium Plus funds – the additional development funding the agency announced in response to Covid-19 – are still being assessed.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “With many productions temporarily halted it is more important than ever for us to support the development of Australian stories for all platforms. I...
- 5/12/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Butch’.
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
- 2/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Maria Angelico, Lydia Rui Huang, Sarinah Masukor.
Screen Australia today announced funding for 15 Enterprise People talent opportunities and one Enterprise Business & Ideas project, with all to share in over $480,000.
The Enterprise Business & Ideas program allows an Australian entity to apply for funding to develop and deliver an innovative screen business proposal, hire a company placement and/or access business-building services, while the Enterprise People strand allows both emerging and experienced creatives to apply for funding for a domestic or international career placement, and/or other professional development opportunities.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “We’re excited to support a wide range of bespoke career development opportunities through Enterprise People, including a number of substantial international opportunities. As the screen industry becomes increasingly global, we were pleased that creatives are exploring ways to make connections in the Australian, European and North American markets, building industry knowledge with the...
Screen Australia today announced funding for 15 Enterprise People talent opportunities and one Enterprise Business & Ideas project, with all to share in over $480,000.
The Enterprise Business & Ideas program allows an Australian entity to apply for funding to develop and deliver an innovative screen business proposal, hire a company placement and/or access business-building services, while the Enterprise People strand allows both emerging and experienced creatives to apply for funding for a domestic or international career placement, and/or other professional development opportunities.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “We’re excited to support a wide range of bespoke career development opportunities through Enterprise People, including a number of substantial international opportunities. As the screen industry becomes increasingly global, we were pleased that creatives are exploring ways to make connections in the Australian, European and North American markets, building industry knowledge with the...
- 2/13/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
(L-r) Moreblessing Maturure, Ratidzo Mambo, Taryne Laffar.
Screen Australia today announced the 11 creatives who have been selected to take part in the Developing the Developer workshop for 2019.
Held in Sydney from November 21-24, the workshop aims to diversify the pool of professionals developing Australian stories for the screen.
It will be co-run by script developer Louise Gough and Screen Australia’s industry development executive Bali Padda, who participated in the first Developing the Developer workshop in 2017,
The presenters will include Julie Kalceff, Kodie Bedford, and Penelope Chai (Other People’s Problems).
Among the creatives who took part in Developing the Developer last year, seven went on to secure work placements: Sarah Bassiuoni at Fremantle, Amy Stewart at Matchbox Pictures, Hiroki Kobayashi at Berg Shanley Productions, Dan Prichard at Lingo Pictures, Li-Kim Chuah at ABC, Vidya Rajan at Tony Ayres Productions, Jean Tong at Goalpost Pictures and Leticia Cáceres at Seven Studios.
Screen Australia today announced the 11 creatives who have been selected to take part in the Developing the Developer workshop for 2019.
Held in Sydney from November 21-24, the workshop aims to diversify the pool of professionals developing Australian stories for the screen.
It will be co-run by script developer Louise Gough and Screen Australia’s industry development executive Bali Padda, who participated in the first Developing the Developer workshop in 2017,
The presenters will include Julie Kalceff, Kodie Bedford, and Penelope Chai (Other People’s Problems).
Among the creatives who took part in Developing the Developer last year, seven went on to secure work placements: Sarah Bassiuoni at Fremantle, Amy Stewart at Matchbox Pictures, Hiroki Kobayashi at Berg Shanley Productions, Dan Prichard at Lingo Pictures, Li-Kim Chuah at ABC, Vidya Rajan at Tony Ayres Productions, Jean Tong at Goalpost Pictures and Leticia Cáceres at Seven Studios.
- 11/12/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
(L-r): Melissa Lee Speyer, Gemma Bird Matheson, Lynette Wallworth.
Screen Australia has put almost $900,000 towards the story development of seven TV dramas, nine online projects, nine features and in an agency first – a podcast.
Podcast Engineering Consciousness, helmed by Emmy Award winner Lynette Wallworth, explores what happens to someone’s consciousness during a near-death experience. The idea is that the podcast will be used as a proof-of-concept for a television drama on the same topic. It will be produced by Bunya Productions’ Sophia Zachariou and Greer Simpkin.
Also on the slate is a live-action feature film from Ludo Studio (Bluey), written and directed by Daley Pearson, and a 10-part fictional TV series about what went on behind the scenes of the iconic Leyland Brothers’ adventures across Australia, created by Daina Reid and produced by Joanna Werner.
This is the first story development round of the year. Screen Australia runs...
Screen Australia has put almost $900,000 towards the story development of seven TV dramas, nine online projects, nine features and in an agency first – a podcast.
Podcast Engineering Consciousness, helmed by Emmy Award winner Lynette Wallworth, explores what happens to someone’s consciousness during a near-death experience. The idea is that the podcast will be used as a proof-of-concept for a television drama on the same topic. It will be produced by Bunya Productions’ Sophia Zachariou and Greer Simpkin.
Also on the slate is a live-action feature film from Ludo Studio (Bluey), written and directed by Daley Pearson, and a 10-part fictional TV series about what went on behind the scenes of the iconic Leyland Brothers’ adventures across Australia, created by Daina Reid and produced by Joanna Werner.
This is the first story development round of the year. Screen Australia runs...
- 11/11/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Ride Like A Girl’, which received development funding via Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories.
Back in December 2015, Screen Australia set itself a three-year target: by the end of the 2018-19 financial year, at least 50 per cent of projects to receive production funding should be from female-led creative teams.
At the same time, the agency rolled out a $5 million suite of initiatives under the umbrella ‘Gender Matters’. Each was designed to redress gender inequity more broadly: a female-led story development fund, Brilliant Stories; female-focused business support, Brilliant Careers; Better Deals, a matched distribution guarantee for the marketing of female-led films; and an attachment scheme for women.
Screen Australia also adjusted its assessment criteria, expressly noting that the gender of a project’s team may influence its funding decisions.
Three years on, and Screen Australia has exceeded its target. Fifty-six (56) per cent of projects funded over the last three years were considered ‘female-led’; that is the writer,...
Back in December 2015, Screen Australia set itself a three-year target: by the end of the 2018-19 financial year, at least 50 per cent of projects to receive production funding should be from female-led creative teams.
At the same time, the agency rolled out a $5 million suite of initiatives under the umbrella ‘Gender Matters’. Each was designed to redress gender inequity more broadly: a female-led story development fund, Brilliant Stories; female-focused business support, Brilliant Careers; Better Deals, a matched distribution guarantee for the marketing of female-led films; and an attachment scheme for women.
Screen Australia also adjusted its assessment criteria, expressly noting that the gender of a project’s team may influence its funding decisions.
Three years on, and Screen Australia has exceeded its target. Fifty-six (56) per cent of projects funded over the last three years were considered ‘female-led’; that is the writer,...
- 8/20/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Goran Stolevski, Hannah Lehmann and Nina Oyama.
Twelve Aussie creatives are off to Los Angeles for Talent USA: La, a week-long program that involves meetings, workshops and networking opportunities.
Talent USA: La is an initiative of Screen Australia and the Australian Writers’ Guild, and participants were selected due to their existing international profile or having already attracted Us interest in their work.
Film Independent and Australians in Film USA (AiF) will assist setting up the program, and AiF are also providing financial assistance to Mentor La recipients to attend the Talent USA: La program.
“La is the epicentre of the English-speaking screen industry, so Talent USA is an opportunity for the Australian creators to understand how the Us system works and increase their visibility amongst core decision-makers,” said Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore.
“The ultimate goal of the program is to empower these creators to do their best work back in Australia,...
Twelve Aussie creatives are off to Los Angeles for Talent USA: La, a week-long program that involves meetings, workshops and networking opportunities.
Talent USA: La is an initiative of Screen Australia and the Australian Writers’ Guild, and participants were selected due to their existing international profile or having already attracted Us interest in their work.
Film Independent and Australians in Film USA (AiF) will assist setting up the program, and AiF are also providing financial assistance to Mentor La recipients to attend the Talent USA: La program.
“La is the epicentre of the English-speaking screen industry, so Talent USA is an opportunity for the Australian creators to understand how the Us system works and increase their visibility amongst core decision-makers,” said Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore.
“The ultimate goal of the program is to empower these creators to do their best work back in Australia,...
- 8/8/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Sam Humphrey and Nick Boshier in ‘Jeremy The Dud’.
Screen Australia has announced the final round of story development funding for the 2018-19 financial year, backing five television series, six online projects and six feature films with $675,000.
The project include Musquito, an adventure film about an Aboriginal warrior from director Dylan River; Jane Campion’s revenge western Power of the Dog; Princess Pictures’ Jeremy The Dud, a TV comedy exploring the moments of challenge and levity when living with a disability; and Afro Sistahs, an online series about a group of twenty-somethings who connect at an Afro hair salon.
It has now been over 12 months since Screen Australia introduced new development funding guidelines, that are platform neutral and have broadened eligibility criteria. The new funds include Generate, for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks, and the Premium...
Screen Australia has announced the final round of story development funding for the 2018-19 financial year, backing five television series, six online projects and six feature films with $675,000.
The project include Musquito, an adventure film about an Aboriginal warrior from director Dylan River; Jane Campion’s revenge western Power of the Dog; Princess Pictures’ Jeremy The Dud, a TV comedy exploring the moments of challenge and levity when living with a disability; and Afro Sistahs, an online series about a group of twenty-somethings who connect at an Afro hair salon.
It has now been over 12 months since Screen Australia introduced new development funding guidelines, that are platform neutral and have broadened eligibility criteria. The new funds include Generate, for lower budget projects with an emphasis on new and emerging talent, or experienced talent wanting to take creative risks, and the Premium...
- 8/6/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Bunya Productions’ Greer Simpkin and David Jowsey with Aaron Pedersen on the ‘Mystery Road’ set.
Screen Australia is backing Bunya Productions, Aunty Donna, Mememe Productions and Southern Pictures among the recipients of more than $1.2 million in funding in its latest Enterprise Business & Ideas and Enterprise People initiatives.
Bunya Productions will receive funding to build a talent development network, develop Australian IP and extend the profile of its work overseas.
Comedy group Aunty Donna’s production company Haven’t You Done Well Productions will get support to help online creatives to develop and produce comedy projects and educate creators to ensure they retain the ownership of their projects.
“We were blown away with Bunya Productions’ innovative proposal. Bunya has a strong track record of creating stories for and about Australia that have also gained traction internationally,” said Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore.
“It’s exciting to see them looking...
Screen Australia is backing Bunya Productions, Aunty Donna, Mememe Productions and Southern Pictures among the recipients of more than $1.2 million in funding in its latest Enterprise Business & Ideas and Enterprise People initiatives.
Bunya Productions will receive funding to build a talent development network, develop Australian IP and extend the profile of its work overseas.
Comedy group Aunty Donna’s production company Haven’t You Done Well Productions will get support to help online creatives to develop and produce comedy projects and educate creators to ensure they retain the ownership of their projects.
“We were blown away with Bunya Productions’ innovative proposal. Bunya has a strong track record of creating stories for and about Australia that have also gained traction internationally,” said Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore.
“It’s exciting to see them looking...
- 7/10/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
2018 Talent USA: La delegates.
Screen Australia and the Australian Writers’ Guild (Awg) have opened applications for the third year of Talent USA: La, a week-long program of targeted and curated meetings, workshops and networking opportunities for Australian creators, directors and/or screenwriters.
Up to 10 participants will be selected to take part in the career development program which will take place in Los Angeles September 15-21.
The delegation will be led by Screen Australia’s Nerida Moore, head of development and Harry Avramidis, manager international initiatives.
Hannah and Eliza Reilly attended Talent USA: La in 2018. In a joint statement, the sisters said: “Talent La was nothing short of a game changer for us. We came away with Us mentorship, signed to a fantastic team at CAA and truly learned so much about the Australian and American industry.
“Screen Australia and the Australian Writers’ Guild planned a week jam packed full of...
Screen Australia and the Australian Writers’ Guild (Awg) have opened applications for the third year of Talent USA: La, a week-long program of targeted and curated meetings, workshops and networking opportunities for Australian creators, directors and/or screenwriters.
Up to 10 participants will be selected to take part in the career development program which will take place in Los Angeles September 15-21.
The delegation will be led by Screen Australia’s Nerida Moore, head of development and Harry Avramidis, manager international initiatives.
Hannah and Eliza Reilly attended Talent USA: La in 2018. In a joint statement, the sisters said: “Talent La was nothing short of a game changer for us. We came away with Us mentorship, signed to a fantastic team at CAA and truly learned so much about the Australian and American industry.
“Screen Australia and the Australian Writers’ Guild planned a week jam packed full of...
- 6/19/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Niki Aken.
When screenwriter Niki Aken started writing TV shows seven years ago, she was the only one with an Asian or non-white heritage in the room.
That situation did not change until two years ago when the writer, who has a Malaysian father and an Aussie mother, and Benjamin Law began developing a show for Fremantle.
“For the first five years nearly everyone I worked with was middle class, Anglo and aged 40-plus,” she tells If.
As a founder member of Australian Writers’ Guild’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee alongside Law, Kodie Bedford, Jaime Browne, Mithila Gupta and Que Minh Luu, she has been heartened by the much greater diversity on screen and in writers’ rooms in the past couple of years.
One show she is developing with Ian Collie’s Easy Tiger is emblematic of the advances in pluralism across the industry. Based on an idea by Collie,...
When screenwriter Niki Aken started writing TV shows seven years ago, she was the only one with an Asian or non-white heritage in the room.
That situation did not change until two years ago when the writer, who has a Malaysian father and an Aussie mother, and Benjamin Law began developing a show for Fremantle.
“For the first five years nearly everyone I worked with was middle class, Anglo and aged 40-plus,” she tells If.
As a founder member of Australian Writers’ Guild’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee alongside Law, Kodie Bedford, Jaime Browne, Mithila Gupta and Que Minh Luu, she has been heartened by the much greater diversity on screen and in writers’ rooms in the past couple of years.
One show she is developing with Ian Collie’s Easy Tiger is emblematic of the advances in pluralism across the industry. Based on an idea by Collie,...
- 6/16/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
ABC and Screen Australia have announced the three films they will support via the joint DisRupted initiative, with each set to screen on ABC Me on International Day of People with a Disability.
Each film is led by a young creative with a disability, and is supported by producers from Cjz, Sticky Pictures and LateNite Films. ABC and Screen Australia executives will provide editorial guidance and support including Jan Stradling, Anna Allbury and Natalie Robinson-Hurst for ABC Children’s and Ester Harding from Screen Australia.
Creator and director Johanna Garvin draws on her own experiences in Rocky and Me, a dramatised telling of when 11-year-old Stella gets her first wheelchair “Rocky” and with it a new sense of freedom.
And Then Something Changed, created by Eliza Hull, tells the story of a happy-go-lucky eight-year-old Louis who has Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and wakes up to what he thinks will...
Each film is led by a young creative with a disability, and is supported by producers from Cjz, Sticky Pictures and LateNite Films. ABC and Screen Australia executives will provide editorial guidance and support including Jan Stradling, Anna Allbury and Natalie Robinson-Hurst for ABC Children’s and Ester Harding from Screen Australia.
Creator and director Johanna Garvin draws on her own experiences in Rocky and Me, a dramatised telling of when 11-year-old Stella gets her first wheelchair “Rocky” and with it a new sense of freedom.
And Then Something Changed, created by Eliza Hull, tells the story of a happy-go-lucky eight-year-old Louis who has Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and wakes up to what he thinks will...
- 6/6/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Imogen Banks and Asher Keddie, who will produce ‘The Sisters Antipodes’.
Screen Australia has announced more than $600,000 of story development funding for seven feature films, four television dramas and five online series.
The slate includes a currently untitled feature film from Little Monsters‘ Abe Forsythe, Jodi Matterson and Bruna Papandrea, based on a real missing person case in a remote Northern Territory town; TV series The Sisters Antipodes, produced by Asher Keddie and Imogen Banks, about estranged families who are pushed to opposite sides of the world; and an online series from writer/director Kauthar Abdulalim, Salma and the City, about a mother who sets her sights on winning the Australian Open
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said: “It’s fantastic to see such strong applications coming through, and in this round we’ve noticed an increase in series as well as a lot of female writers attached to projects.
Screen Australia has announced more than $600,000 of story development funding for seven feature films, four television dramas and five online series.
The slate includes a currently untitled feature film from Little Monsters‘ Abe Forsythe, Jodi Matterson and Bruna Papandrea, based on a real missing person case in a remote Northern Territory town; TV series The Sisters Antipodes, produced by Asher Keddie and Imogen Banks, about estranged families who are pushed to opposite sides of the world; and an online series from writer/director Kauthar Abdulalim, Salma and the City, about a mother who sets her sights on winning the Australian Open
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said: “It’s fantastic to see such strong applications coming through, and in this round we’ve noticed an increase in series as well as a lot of female writers attached to projects.
- 4/10/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Nel Minchin, who was placed via Enterprise at In Films in 2015-16, and who has gone on to make documentaries such as ‘Making Muriel and ‘Matilda & Me’.
Following on from a review last year, applications are now open for Screen Australia’s sector and talent development program, Enterprise.
Now to be run through the agency’s development unit, there are two funding pathways available:
Enterprise Business & Ideas: allows an Australian entity (e.g. company) to apply for funding to develop and deliver an innovative screen business proposal, hire a company placement and/or access business-building services. Enterprise People: allows both emerging and experienced creatives to apply for funding for a domestic or international career placement, and/or other professional development opportunities.
Enterprise last took submissions in late 2017 (recipients here). The significant program changes since the subsequent review in 2018 include:
Applications will now be open all year, subject to budget availability.
Following on from a review last year, applications are now open for Screen Australia’s sector and talent development program, Enterprise.
Now to be run through the agency’s development unit, there are two funding pathways available:
Enterprise Business & Ideas: allows an Australian entity (e.g. company) to apply for funding to develop and deliver an innovative screen business proposal, hire a company placement and/or access business-building services. Enterprise People: allows both emerging and experienced creatives to apply for funding for a domestic or international career placement, and/or other professional development opportunities.
Enterprise last took submissions in late 2017 (recipients here). The significant program changes since the subsequent review in 2018 include:
Applications will now be open all year, subject to budget availability.
- 2/13/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Short film ‘Oddlands’, which is being developed into a six-part series. (Photo: Georgina Savage)
Screen Australia has announced $300,000 of story development funding for six features, four TV dramas and two online series.
The slate includes feature film Memoir of a Snail from Oscar-winner Adam Elliot; Aleph, a science-fiction series from Porchlight Films about a mother who faces the unthinkable decision of saving her daughter or humanity; and online dark comedy Plushed, which explores mental illness through the eyes of a toy.
This is the the second round of funding announced since Screen Australia’s changes to development funding guidelines last July. Recently the agency has made further clarifications to the guidelines to improve the application process, which include increasing the pitch video length to up to four minutes, adding budget level limits to more clearly differentiate the Generate and Premium funds adding an opportunity to provide a paragraph synopsis to a proof of concept.
Screen Australia has announced $300,000 of story development funding for six features, four TV dramas and two online series.
The slate includes feature film Memoir of a Snail from Oscar-winner Adam Elliot; Aleph, a science-fiction series from Porchlight Films about a mother who faces the unthinkable decision of saving her daughter or humanity; and online dark comedy Plushed, which explores mental illness through the eyes of a toy.
This is the the second round of funding announced since Screen Australia’s changes to development funding guidelines last July. Recently the agency has made further clarifications to the guidelines to improve the application process, which include increasing the pitch video length to up to four minutes, adding budget level limits to more clearly differentiate the Generate and Premium funds adding an opportunity to provide a paragraph synopsis to a proof of concept.
- 2/4/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Margaret Morgan, Niki Aken and Taylor Litton-Strain.
Twelve female creators have been selected for a four-day genre masterclass, hosted by Bunya Productions and taught by Us writer/producer Raelle Tucker and Canadian director Jeremy Podeswa (Game of Thrones, The Handmaid’s Tale).
The Engendered Masterclass, supported as part of Screen Australia’s Gender Matters: Brilliant Careers program, will be held next week and see participants workshop their active projects directly with Tucker and Podeswa.
“Genre is what is really cutting through on TV at the moment, so the Engendered Masterclass funded by Screen Australia represents a tremendous opportunity for female creators,” said Bunya Productions’ Greer Simpkin.
“Jeremy and Raelle are masters of delivering premium genre, and furthermore when you think of the likes of The Handmaid’s Tale and Sacred Lies, they have made dramas that have proven the creative and commercial worth of female-led storytelling.”
“The 12 Australian creators selected...
Twelve female creators have been selected for a four-day genre masterclass, hosted by Bunya Productions and taught by Us writer/producer Raelle Tucker and Canadian director Jeremy Podeswa (Game of Thrones, The Handmaid’s Tale).
The Engendered Masterclass, supported as part of Screen Australia’s Gender Matters: Brilliant Careers program, will be held next week and see participants workshop their active projects directly with Tucker and Podeswa.
“Genre is what is really cutting through on TV at the moment, so the Engendered Masterclass funded by Screen Australia represents a tremendous opportunity for female creators,” said Bunya Productions’ Greer Simpkin.
“Jeremy and Raelle are masters of delivering premium genre, and furthermore when you think of the likes of The Handmaid’s Tale and Sacred Lies, they have made dramas that have proven the creative and commercial worth of female-led storytelling.”
“The 12 Australian creators selected...
- 12/11/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Tegan Higginbotham.
Screen Australia is providing more than $400,000 in story development funding for 16 projects including feature films, television and online series, featuring such talent as Bruna Papandrea, Nick Verso, Priscilla Cameron, Lisa Shaunessy, Anthony Mullins, Kodie Bedford and Tegan Higginbotham.
The slate includes The Agency, a musical comedy about moral corruption in the advertising industry, comedic horror Gnomes centered on grudge-bearing garden gnomes in a fictional regional town, and the feature Misfit, which looks at a woman who suffers from an identity disorder.
Eleven projects were funded through the Generate fund, two via the Premium fund and three through the legacy development program which has been discontinued.
Head of development Nerida Moore said: “The new development guidelines have now been in action for five months. We drastically reduced eligibility barriers and will now fund projects for any screen platform. We’ve had a fantastic response from the industry and the...
Screen Australia is providing more than $400,000 in story development funding for 16 projects including feature films, television and online series, featuring such talent as Bruna Papandrea, Nick Verso, Priscilla Cameron, Lisa Shaunessy, Anthony Mullins, Kodie Bedford and Tegan Higginbotham.
The slate includes The Agency, a musical comedy about moral corruption in the advertising industry, comedic horror Gnomes centered on grudge-bearing garden gnomes in a fictional regional town, and the feature Misfit, which looks at a woman who suffers from an identity disorder.
Eleven projects were funded through the Generate fund, two via the Premium fund and three through the legacy development program which has been discontinued.
Head of development Nerida Moore said: “The new development guidelines have now been in action for five months. We drastically reduced eligibility barriers and will now fund projects for any screen platform. We’ve had a fantastic response from the industry and the...
- 11/21/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Holly Phillips.
Screenworks and Matchbox Pictures today announced the five early-career writers who will work alongside UK creator/writer Holly Phillips and other consultants in a script development lab this month.
Supported by Screen Australia’s Enterprise Industry program and Create Nsw’s early development funding, the script development workshop will take place in Lismore in regional Nsw from November 12–16.
The aimn is to develop Best Medicine, an original concept for a TV series by Tim Williams about an an out-of-work actor who performs as a clown doctor in a teenage cancer ward and finds his life takes on unexpected new meaning through a ward of complex patients.
The writers selected by Matchbox Pictures are Sue McPherson from Eumundi, Queensland, Jane Hampson, Northern Territory, Meg Courtney-Hawke, Campbells Creek, Victoria, Tristan Bancks, Bangalow, Nsw and Charlotte Brookes, Lismore.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “This is a fantastic opportunity...
Screenworks and Matchbox Pictures today announced the five early-career writers who will work alongside UK creator/writer Holly Phillips and other consultants in a script development lab this month.
Supported by Screen Australia’s Enterprise Industry program and Create Nsw’s early development funding, the script development workshop will take place in Lismore in regional Nsw from November 12–16.
The aimn is to develop Best Medicine, an original concept for a TV series by Tim Williams about an an out-of-work actor who performs as a clown doctor in a teenage cancer ward and finds his life takes on unexpected new meaning through a ward of complex patients.
The writers selected by Matchbox Pictures are Sue McPherson from Eumundi, Queensland, Jane Hampson, Northern Territory, Meg Courtney-Hawke, Campbells Creek, Victoria, Tristan Bancks, Bangalow, Nsw and Charlotte Brookes, Lismore.
Screen Australia head of development Nerida Moore said: “This is a fantastic opportunity...
- 11/2/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Screen Producers Australia has announced the 12 members of the programming advisory committee for the 2018 Screen Forever conference.
The committee reflects the diversity of Australian screen content, ranging from the traditional mediums of film and television to the emerging fields of online, Vr and Ar.
The body plays a critical role in helping Spa to address the challenges, opportunities and trends that are most relevant to the screen industry today.
The members are:
Neil Peplow (Chair), CEO, Aftrs Adrian Swift, Head of Content Production & Development, Nine Network Jo Dillon, Head of Development & Production, Screen Qld Libbie Doherty, Head of Children’s Content, ABC Malinda Wink, Executive Director, Shark Island Marshall Heald, Director TV and Online Content, Sbs Mike Cowap, Senior Producer – Scripted & Unscripted, Princess Pictures Nerida Moore, Head of Development, Screen Australia Rebecca Hardman, Head of Legal and Business Affairs (Australia), See-Saw Films Rosie Lourde, Independent Producer Ross Hutchens, Head of Screen Industry Programs,...
The committee reflects the diversity of Australian screen content, ranging from the traditional mediums of film and television to the emerging fields of online, Vr and Ar.
The body plays a critical role in helping Spa to address the challenges, opportunities and trends that are most relevant to the screen industry today.
The members are:
Neil Peplow (Chair), CEO, Aftrs Adrian Swift, Head of Content Production & Development, Nine Network Jo Dillon, Head of Development & Production, Screen Qld Libbie Doherty, Head of Children’s Content, ABC Malinda Wink, Executive Director, Shark Island Marshall Heald, Director TV and Online Content, Sbs Mike Cowap, Senior Producer – Scripted & Unscripted, Princess Pictures Nerida Moore, Head of Development, Screen Australia Rebecca Hardman, Head of Legal and Business Affairs (Australia), See-Saw Films Rosie Lourde, Independent Producer Ross Hutchens, Head of Screen Industry Programs,...
- 9/13/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
(l-r) James Mackay, Sarah Snook and Jocelyn Moorhouse on the set of 'The Dressmaker' (photo credit: Ben King).
Screen Australia has announced development funding for seven feature films and one high-end television project, plus production funding for three digital series and one Vr project..
Among the slate of features is The Wedding Officer, a WWII drama adapted by Andrew Knight (Hacksaw Ridge, Jack Irish) from a novel by Anthony Capella.
Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker) is attached to direct with Revlover Films' Martha Coleman producing. The feature has secured matched funding from eOne, who produced Knight's The Water Diviner.
The film revolves around a young British officer sent to allied occupied Naples to clean up corruption and curb the run of British soldiers marrying Neapolitan girls. The locals decide to corrupt him the best way they know how: with food. .
Other films include Relic, a Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories...
Screen Australia has announced development funding for seven feature films and one high-end television project, plus production funding for three digital series and one Vr project..
Among the slate of features is The Wedding Officer, a WWII drama adapted by Andrew Knight (Hacksaw Ridge, Jack Irish) from a novel by Anthony Capella.
Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker) is attached to direct with Revlover Films' Martha Coleman producing. The feature has secured matched funding from eOne, who produced Knight's The Water Diviner.
The film revolves around a young British officer sent to allied occupied Naples to clean up corruption and curb the run of British soldiers marrying Neapolitan girls. The locals decide to corrupt him the best way they know how: with food. .
Other films include Relic, a Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories...
- 4/12/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
ABC and Screen Australia have partnered on a new funding program designed to build the skills of female filmmakers.
The Girls initiative will fund up to five individuals or teams to make a stand alone TV episode that captures the lives of Australian girls.
The brief? "Each creative team is to imagine the episode is like an open letter to their 12-year-old self that explores the hopes, the dreams, the challenges, the hardships and the belly laughs that drive today.s girls," the ABC said in a statement..
The successful applicants will be given up to $80,000 each to create a 20-minute episode aimed at the ABC Me audience (8-12years).
The filmmakers will be mentored by experienced female producers and receive editorial guidance from ABC Commissioning Editors Libbie Doherty and Jan Stradling, as well as Screen Australia.s Senior Development Executive Nerida Moore.
.Although Gender Matters was a game changer...
The Girls initiative will fund up to five individuals or teams to make a stand alone TV episode that captures the lives of Australian girls.
The brief? "Each creative team is to imagine the episode is like an open letter to their 12-year-old self that explores the hopes, the dreams, the challenges, the hardships and the belly laughs that drive today.s girls," the ABC said in a statement..
The successful applicants will be given up to $80,000 each to create a 20-minute episode aimed at the ABC Me audience (8-12years).
The filmmakers will be mentored by experienced female producers and receive editorial guidance from ABC Commissioning Editors Libbie Doherty and Jan Stradling, as well as Screen Australia.s Senior Development Executive Nerida Moore.
.Although Gender Matters was a game changer...
- 3/6/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
ABC and Screen Australia have partnered on a new funding program designed to build the skills of female filmmakers.
The Girls initiative will fund up to five individuals or teams to make a stand alone TV episode that captures the lives of Australian girls.
The brief? "Each creative team is to imagine the episode is like an open letter to their 12-year-old self that explores the hopes, the dreams, the challenges, the hardships and the belly laughs that drive today.s girls," the ABC said in a statement..
The successful applicants will be given up to $80,000 each to create a 20-minute episode aimed at the ABC Me audience (8-12years).
The filmmakers will be mentored by experienced female producers and receive editorial guidance from ABC Commissioning Editors Libbie Doherty and Jan Stradling, as well as Screen Australia.s Senior Development Executive Nerida Moore.
.Although Gender Matters was a game changer...
The Girls initiative will fund up to five individuals or teams to make a stand alone TV episode that captures the lives of Australian girls.
The brief? "Each creative team is to imagine the episode is like an open letter to their 12-year-old self that explores the hopes, the dreams, the challenges, the hardships and the belly laughs that drive today.s girls," the ABC said in a statement..
The successful applicants will be given up to $80,000 each to create a 20-minute episode aimed at the ABC Me audience (8-12years).
The filmmakers will be mentored by experienced female producers and receive editorial guidance from ABC Commissioning Editors Libbie Doherty and Jan Stradling, as well as Screen Australia.s Senior Development Executive Nerida Moore.
.Although Gender Matters was a game changer...
- 3/6/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Maya Stange in short film 'Trespass' (2016), directed by Mirrah Foulkes and funded by Hot Shots. (Photo credit: Mark Rogers).
Screen Australia.s Hot Shots Short Film Fund, now retitled Hot Shots Plus, has been rebranded as a "proof of concept program".
The program will now provide production funding for a narrative proof of concept, and development funding to help turn that proof-of-concept into a longer form project..
The program's eligibility criteria.—.formerly a festival screening credit.—.has been broadened to include the public release of a film on any social media platform.
.We have revamped this program in recognition that today there are multiple pathways to an artistically satisfying and sustainable career other than making a short film. said Screen Australia's Senior Manager of Development, Nerida Moore.
.Hot Shots Plus is deliberately platform-agnostic, and provides emerging practitioners with the opportunity to develop a longer-form idea whilst concurrently realising an accompanying proof of concept.
Screen Australia.s Hot Shots Short Film Fund, now retitled Hot Shots Plus, has been rebranded as a "proof of concept program".
The program will now provide production funding for a narrative proof of concept, and development funding to help turn that proof-of-concept into a longer form project..
The program's eligibility criteria.—.formerly a festival screening credit.—.has been broadened to include the public release of a film on any social media platform.
.We have revamped this program in recognition that today there are multiple pathways to an artistically satisfying and sustainable career other than making a short film. said Screen Australia's Senior Manager of Development, Nerida Moore.
.Hot Shots Plus is deliberately platform-agnostic, and provides emerging practitioners with the opportunity to develop a longer-form idea whilst concurrently realising an accompanying proof of concept.
- 2/21/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Maya Stange in short film 'Trespass' (2016), directed by Mirrah Foulkes and funded by Hot Shots. (Photo credit: Mark Rogers).
Screen Australia.s Hot Shots Short Film Fund, now retitled Hot Shots Plus, has been rebranded as a "proof of concept program".
The program will now provide production funding for a narrative proof of concept, and development funding to help turn that proof-of-concept into a longer form project..
The program's eligibility criteria.—.formerly a festival screening credit.—.has been broadened to include the public release of a film on any social media platform.
.We have revamped this program in recognition that today there are multiple pathways to an artistically satisfying and sustainable career other than making a short film. said Screen Australia's Senior Manager of Development, Nerida Moore.
.Hot Shots Plus is deliberately platform-agnostic, and provides emerging practitioners with the opportunity to develop a longer-form idea whilst concurrently realising an accompanying proof of concept.
Screen Australia.s Hot Shots Short Film Fund, now retitled Hot Shots Plus, has been rebranded as a "proof of concept program".
The program will now provide production funding for a narrative proof of concept, and development funding to help turn that proof-of-concept into a longer form project..
The program's eligibility criteria.—.formerly a festival screening credit.—.has been broadened to include the public release of a film on any social media platform.
.We have revamped this program in recognition that today there are multiple pathways to an artistically satisfying and sustainable career other than making a short film. said Screen Australia's Senior Manager of Development, Nerida Moore.
.Hot Shots Plus is deliberately platform-agnostic, and provides emerging practitioners with the opportunity to develop a longer-form idea whilst concurrently realising an accompanying proof of concept.
- 2/21/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Leah Purcell at Sydney's Belvoir Theatre. (Photo credit: Anthony Johnson).
Projects from the likes of Jocelyn Moorhouse, Leah Purcell, Vicki Madden, Rachel Perkins, Luke Davies, Sophie Hyde, Nicholas Verso, Abe Forsythe, Craig Silvey and Corrie Chen have received development funding from Screen Australia.
.This round of development funding reflects the vibrancy of the story landscape in Australia with thrillers and romance, crime and comedies, sports dramas and musicals,. said Screen Australia's Senior Development Manager Nerida Moore..
.We have projects from both seasoned storytellers and an exciting group of up-and-coming talents. And we are also seeing a greater mix of platforms from traditional features and high-end television to the ever-growing online drama and narrative Vr spaces..
Among the projects funded, which include 24 features, five online series and two "high-end" television projects, are:
Tasmanian-set gothic crime show The Gloaming, created and written by The Kettering Incident's Vicki Madden, who will produce...
Projects from the likes of Jocelyn Moorhouse, Leah Purcell, Vicki Madden, Rachel Perkins, Luke Davies, Sophie Hyde, Nicholas Verso, Abe Forsythe, Craig Silvey and Corrie Chen have received development funding from Screen Australia.
.This round of development funding reflects the vibrancy of the story landscape in Australia with thrillers and romance, crime and comedies, sports dramas and musicals,. said Screen Australia's Senior Development Manager Nerida Moore..
.We have projects from both seasoned storytellers and an exciting group of up-and-coming talents. And we are also seeing a greater mix of platforms from traditional features and high-end television to the ever-growing online drama and narrative Vr spaces..
Among the projects funded, which include 24 features, five online series and two "high-end" television projects, are:
Tasmanian-set gothic crime show The Gloaming, created and written by The Kettering Incident's Vicki Madden, who will produce...
- 2/13/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
The Australian Directors Guild (Adg) has partnered with The Communications Council and seven advertising production companies to offer commercial and content directing mentorships to female directors.. . As part of the support received from Screen Australia.s Gender Matters: Brilliant Careers initiative, advertising production companies from New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia will mentor up to seven female directors. Funding received from the initiative will be administered by the Adg to the successful applicants as stipends in undertaking the mentorships. Production companies participating include Cpc members Finch, Photoplay Films, Revolver, Rabbit, Curious Films (all Nsw), Otto Empire (Vic) and Beautiful Pictures (Wa). . .In less than four months after being announced as a Gender Matters: Brilliant Careers recipient, we are thrilled to see the Australian Directors' Guild has so quickly turned their directing mentorship program into reality,. said Screen Australia senior development executive Nerida Moore. .The commercial screen sector represents a...
- 10/12/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Gillian Armstrong, Tania Chambers, Rosemary Blight and Sacha Horler at the Gender Matters: Brilliant Stories and Brilliant Careers launch.
Last month saw Screen Australia unveil the recipients of its Gender Matters funding, with a who.s who of the local industry gathered at Sa.s Ultimo headquarters. A couple of weeks later, Screen Nsw announced that any TV dramas hoping to secure financial backing would need to have a female writer, director, or producer onboard to qualify. All the talk about correcting the stats is no longer empty politesse: it.s happening.
With that in mind, there.s never been a better time to unveil If.s very first women in film and TV issue. Inside, we check in with Foxtel.s Head of Drama Penny Win and Goalpost Pictures. Kylie du Fresne and Rosemary Blight. There.s a wide-ranging chat with eOne Australia.s acquisitions and development team and...
Last month saw Screen Australia unveil the recipients of its Gender Matters funding, with a who.s who of the local industry gathered at Sa.s Ultimo headquarters. A couple of weeks later, Screen Nsw announced that any TV dramas hoping to secure financial backing would need to have a female writer, director, or producer onboard to qualify. All the talk about correcting the stats is no longer empty politesse: it.s happening.
With that in mind, there.s never been a better time to unveil If.s very first women in film and TV issue. Inside, we check in with Foxtel.s Head of Drama Penny Win and Goalpost Pictures. Kylie du Fresne and Rosemary Blight. There.s a wide-ranging chat with eOne Australia.s acquisitions and development team and...
- 8/5/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Emerging Australian director Lucy Gaffy has been selected as the director's attachment on upcoming Cjz TV drama Bond.
Gaffy, who has directed shorts including Dream Baby, The Gift, The Fence and The Love Song of Iskra Prufrock, will be attached to feature film and TV drama director Mark Joffe on Bond, which is currently in pre-production..
The industry incentive program is funded by Screen Australia and managed by the Adg for emerging directors to develop their craft.
Gaffy said she was excited to work with a filmmaker like Mark Joffe, "a storyteller whom I have so long admired - and deeply grateful to Kingston, Franky and all the marvellous team at the Adg for their continued support of emerging directors."
Gaffy is a Masters graduate of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (Aftrs)..
She has been working in the industry for over seven years across a broad range of productions including short films,...
Gaffy, who has directed shorts including Dream Baby, The Gift, The Fence and The Love Song of Iskra Prufrock, will be attached to feature film and TV drama director Mark Joffe on Bond, which is currently in pre-production..
The industry incentive program is funded by Screen Australia and managed by the Adg for emerging directors to develop their craft.
Gaffy said she was excited to work with a filmmaker like Mark Joffe, "a storyteller whom I have so long admired - and deeply grateful to Kingston, Franky and all the marvellous team at the Adg for their continued support of emerging directors."
Gaffy is a Masters graduate of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (Aftrs)..
She has been working in the industry for over seven years across a broad range of productions including short films,...
- 3/29/2016
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia today named the eight new Hot Shots teams who will share in funding of more than $545,000 to produce short films and develop distinctive storytelling and creative production skills.
These shorts will be used as proof of concept for longer form projects to get traction in the market place, part of building career pathways towards.. storytelling across film, television, online and interactive platforms. The teams will also attend two-day Hot Shops workshops and seminars this month at Screen Australia which will immerse writers, directors and producers in a craft-based learning environment to further their filmmaking skills.
The Hot Shops program will connect teams with mentors including director Sophie Hyde (52 Tuesdays), editor Drew Thompson (Down Under), sound designer Jed Palmer (The Infinite Man), and Felicity Abbott (Secret City, Bran Nue Day).
The eight teams are working on a diverse group of projects across genres including drama, thriller, action, horror, romantic and coming-of age stories,...
These shorts will be used as proof of concept for longer form projects to get traction in the market place, part of building career pathways towards.. storytelling across film, television, online and interactive platforms. The teams will also attend two-day Hot Shops workshops and seminars this month at Screen Australia which will immerse writers, directors and producers in a craft-based learning environment to further their filmmaking skills.
The Hot Shops program will connect teams with mentors including director Sophie Hyde (52 Tuesdays), editor Drew Thompson (Down Under), sound designer Jed Palmer (The Infinite Man), and Felicity Abbott (Secret City, Bran Nue Day).
The eight teams are working on a diverse group of projects across genres including drama, thriller, action, horror, romantic and coming-of age stories,...
- 11/18/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
More than 125 people applied for the chance to work with Mel Gibson on Hacksaw Ridge as part of the Adg/Screen Australia director.s attachment scheme, a record since the scheme began several years ago.
Beth Armstrong was chosen after writing and directing six short films.. She will be mentored by Gibson on the WW2 drama that will star Andrew Garfield,. Sam Worthington and Vince Vaughn and shoot in Queensland and Nsw, produced by Pandemonium Films. Bill Mechanic, Permut Productions. David Permut, Bruce Davey and Paul Currie. Mechanic said, .The talent and calibre of applicants for the director's attachment scheme were extremely impressive, making the decision a very hard one.
.This emphasises the incredible artistry and potential of up and coming filmmakers here in Australia, and we are so thrilled to have Beth as part of the Hacksaw Ridge team..
Screen Australia. senior development executive Nerida Moore said: .I'm sure...
Beth Armstrong was chosen after writing and directing six short films.. She will be mentored by Gibson on the WW2 drama that will star Andrew Garfield,. Sam Worthington and Vince Vaughn and shoot in Queensland and Nsw, produced by Pandemonium Films. Bill Mechanic, Permut Productions. David Permut, Bruce Davey and Paul Currie. Mechanic said, .The talent and calibre of applicants for the director's attachment scheme were extremely impressive, making the decision a very hard one.
.This emphasises the incredible artistry and potential of up and coming filmmakers here in Australia, and we are so thrilled to have Beth as part of the Hacksaw Ridge team..
Screen Australia. senior development executive Nerida Moore said: .I'm sure...
- 9/21/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Nora Niasari has been named as an attachment to Emma Freeman on the Matchbox Pictures TV series Secret City for Foxtel.
The attachment forms part of an industry incentive program funded by Screen Australia and managed by the Australian Director's Guild for emerging directors.
Niasari said she was thrilled and honoured to be chosen for an attachment on such a successful production..
"This is perfect timing and a perfect opportunity to move into directing for television,. she said.
Nora Niasari started directing several years ago after graduating with a Master of Film and Television from the Victorian College of the Arts with a number of very successful short films, including her most recent The Phoenix, which was nominated for the Adg Best Direction in a Student Film in 2015 and was selected for over a dozen national and international film festivals..
She has also been selected for the 2015 Melbourne International Film Festival.s Accelerator Program.
The attachment forms part of an industry incentive program funded by Screen Australia and managed by the Australian Director's Guild for emerging directors.
Niasari said she was thrilled and honoured to be chosen for an attachment on such a successful production..
"This is perfect timing and a perfect opportunity to move into directing for television,. she said.
Nora Niasari started directing several years ago after graduating with a Master of Film and Television from the Victorian College of the Arts with a number of very successful short films, including her most recent The Phoenix, which was nominated for the Adg Best Direction in a Student Film in 2015 and was selected for over a dozen national and international film festivals..
She has also been selected for the 2015 Melbourne International Film Festival.s Accelerator Program.
- 8/13/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has provided $170,000 funding for eight filmmakers to work as .attachments. on a range of screen projects..
The investment will help develop the skills, contacts and expertise of some of Australia.s gifted screen practitioners, and connect them into the local and international film industry.
Screen Australia senior development executive, Nerida Moore, said talent development was one of the most important aspects Screen Australia's work.
"It.s wonderful to be able to support it in a tangible and meaningful way," she said..
"This funding is very specific . it will enable particular people to work on projects that suit their unique talents and pathways..
"Film is a global industry and it.s important that we help Australian filmmakers find opportunities here and internationally. We look forward to seeing where these opportunities take them!.
Producer Michael Cody (Ruin, Hail) will work across the development, financing, production and distribution slate of Plan B Entertainment (The Departed,...
The investment will help develop the skills, contacts and expertise of some of Australia.s gifted screen practitioners, and connect them into the local and international film industry.
Screen Australia senior development executive, Nerida Moore, said talent development was one of the most important aspects Screen Australia's work.
"It.s wonderful to be able to support it in a tangible and meaningful way," she said..
"This funding is very specific . it will enable particular people to work on projects that suit their unique talents and pathways..
"Film is a global industry and it.s important that we help Australian filmmakers find opportunities here and internationally. We look forward to seeing where these opportunities take them!.
Producer Michael Cody (Ruin, Hail) will work across the development, financing, production and distribution slate of Plan B Entertainment (The Departed,...
- 7/30/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Cate Blanchett is set to direct a new Australian TV series after her project was earmarked for Screen Australia funding.
Blanchett.s Stateless is one of 23 film and TV projects that Screen Australia has today announced will receive development funding of $640,000..
The successful projects also to be funded include works from Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, Richard Roxburgh, Marieke Hardy, Jan Chapman, Stephan Elliott and Bondi Hipsters. Nicholas Boshier.
Cate Blanchett.s TV project Stateless centres on the tragic and true story of Cornelia Rau which made headlines in 2004..
The young German/Australian woman escaped a frightening cult only to be trapped in the notorious Baxter Immigration Detention Centre after battling with the legal system..
Stateless will be Cate Blanchett.s first venture into high-end TV.
A cult is also at the centre of another high-end TV project, Trust . a drama based on a journalist.s mission to expose a...
Blanchett.s Stateless is one of 23 film and TV projects that Screen Australia has today announced will receive development funding of $640,000..
The successful projects also to be funded include works from Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, Richard Roxburgh, Marieke Hardy, Jan Chapman, Stephan Elliott and Bondi Hipsters. Nicholas Boshier.
Cate Blanchett.s TV project Stateless centres on the tragic and true story of Cornelia Rau which made headlines in 2004..
The young German/Australian woman escaped a frightening cult only to be trapped in the notorious Baxter Immigration Detention Centre after battling with the legal system..
Stateless will be Cate Blanchett.s first venture into high-end TV.
A cult is also at the centre of another high-end TV project, Trust . a drama based on a journalist.s mission to expose a...
- 7/21/2015
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
The Australian Directors Guild, Screen Australia and Playmaker Media today announced Julietta Boscolo as the director.s attachment to Geoff Bennett on the Nine Network's Love Child, now in production.
A Vca graduate, Boscolo started directing several years ago. with a number of short films including Sam.s Gold, which won the Adg Best Direction in a Short Film last year and was invited to more than a dozen national and international festivals.
She was one of nine filmmakers worldwide selected for the Binger Filmlab Directors Lab in Amsterdam in 2013. Julietta said, .I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to be chosen for this attachment on such a successful production. This is perfect timing and a perfect opportunity to move into directing for television.. Screen Australia.s Senior Development Executive Nerida Moore said, .Screen Australia recognises the importance of ongoing talent development opportunities, and is proud to support this through the Director.s Attachment Scheme.
A Vca graduate, Boscolo started directing several years ago. with a number of short films including Sam.s Gold, which won the Adg Best Direction in a Short Film last year and was invited to more than a dozen national and international festivals.
She was one of nine filmmakers worldwide selected for the Binger Filmlab Directors Lab in Amsterdam in 2013. Julietta said, .I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to be chosen for this attachment on such a successful production. This is perfect timing and a perfect opportunity to move into directing for television.. Screen Australia.s Senior Development Executive Nerida Moore said, .Screen Australia recognises the importance of ongoing talent development opportunities, and is proud to support this through the Director.s Attachment Scheme.
- 6/30/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has appointed Louise Gough as development executive, succeeding Nerida Moore who is promoted to the new role of senior development executive. Head of production Sally Caplan said, .Nerida will focus on managing the new look development unit, talent escalation programs as well as working across production investment.
"We are excited to have Louise join the team. Her development expertise, breadth of knowledge and passion for nurturing talent and stories will be a real asset..
Gough, who starts on July 6, said, "I'm humbled and thrilled to be joining the Screen Australia team and very much looking forward to working with the creators, makers and producers of the industry."
She ran her own freelance business specialising as a script editor, script assessor and dramaturgical consultant on projects in Australia, New Zealand, the Us and Europe. Her credits as script editor include Bran Nue Day and Save Your Legs!
She was...
"We are excited to have Louise join the team. Her development expertise, breadth of knowledge and passion for nurturing talent and stories will be a real asset..
Gough, who starts on July 6, said, "I'm humbled and thrilled to be joining the Screen Australia team and very much looking forward to working with the creators, makers and producers of the industry."
She ran her own freelance business specialising as a script editor, script assessor and dramaturgical consultant on projects in Australia, New Zealand, the Us and Europe. Her credits as script editor include Bran Nue Day and Save Your Legs!
She was...
- 5/20/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
The Sessions writer-director Ben Lewin is attached to helm Blue Rose, a biopic about the self-described .sex crazed. Australian composer and pianist Percy Grainger.
La-based Jeffrey Walker will return to Oz a to direct Dance Academy: The Comeback., a spin-off of Werner Film Productions. popular TV series, which will follow a young ballerina who dreams of being a star.
Following Ruin and Hail, Amiel Courtin-Wilson is to write, produce and direct Hawkwood, a thriller set in the backwaters of Africa which tells of ageing mercenary.s journey from chaos to grace.
These are among 16 feature projects which are receiving more than $620,000 in development funding from Screen Australia.
Lewin will write Blue Rose with Wain Fimeri for producers Chryssy Tintner, Jan Eymann, Judi Levine and Arclight.s Mark Lazarus and Gary Hamilton. His next film is Us indie romantic drama Purple Hearts, which will star Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez...
La-based Jeffrey Walker will return to Oz a to direct Dance Academy: The Comeback., a spin-off of Werner Film Productions. popular TV series, which will follow a young ballerina who dreams of being a star.
Following Ruin and Hail, Amiel Courtin-Wilson is to write, produce and direct Hawkwood, a thriller set in the backwaters of Africa which tells of ageing mercenary.s journey from chaos to grace.
These are among 16 feature projects which are receiving more than $620,000 in development funding from Screen Australia.
Lewin will write Blue Rose with Wain Fimeri for producers Chryssy Tintner, Jan Eymann, Judi Levine and Arclight.s Mark Lazarus and Gary Hamilton. His next film is Us indie romantic drama Purple Hearts, which will star Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez...
- 4/21/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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