After nine years in-house at Matchbox, producer Julie Eckersley reflects on her recent return to solo producing.
At the end of 2019, I had a great plan in place for 2020. It seems so naïve now, doesn’t it?
For me, it was the beginning of a new era. After nine years in-house at Matchbox Pictures I was headed back into the wild west of freelancing. With the industry changing and Matchbox no longer needing as many full-time producers, I ventured off with a package under my belt and a sparkling new five-year career plan on my wall. And that went quite well… for the first two months. And then, well… we all know what happened next. March 2020 brought Covid-19, delivering massive change for all of us personally and professionally. How will we ever forget?
Clearly, I am not the only one for whom 2020 took an unexpected path. But 12 months on from re-entering the freelance world,...
At the end of 2019, I had a great plan in place for 2020. It seems so naïve now, doesn’t it?
For me, it was the beginning of a new era. After nine years in-house at Matchbox Pictures I was headed back into the wild west of freelancing. With the industry changing and Matchbox no longer needing as many full-time producers, I ventured off with a package under my belt and a sparkling new five-year career plan on my wall. And that went quite well… for the first two months. And then, well… we all know what happened next. March 2020 brought Covid-19, delivering massive change for all of us personally and professionally. How will we ever forget?
Clearly, I am not the only one for whom 2020 took an unexpected path. But 12 months on from re-entering the freelance world,...
- 12/10/2020
- by Julie Eckersley
- IF.com.au
Clockwise from top right: Sue Maslin, Nick Murray, Jub Clerc and Daley Pearson.
When this writer re-joined If in 2017, Netflix had an estimated 2.8 million subscribers, Stan had about 800,000 customers and the highest-rating entertainment show, The Block finale, attracted 2.5 million viewers in the five mainland capitals.
Today the streaming giant has approximately 5.8 million subs, Stan has 2.2 million and, major sporting events aside, broadcasters can only dream about that kind of reach.
Tim Worner was CEO of Seven West Media, Michelle Guthrie was the ABC’s not widely admired MD, Michael Ebeid drove Sbs and Paul Anderson ran Network 10 – all gone.
Among the heads of the screen agencies were Screen Queensland’s Tracey Vieira, Create Nsw’s Michael Brealey, Film Victoria’s Jenni Tosi, the South Australian Film Corporation’s Annabelle Sheehan and Screenwest’s Ian Booth.
Mitch Fifield was the largely ineffectual Minister for Communications and the Arts, Chris Hilton steered Essential Media,...
When this writer re-joined If in 2017, Netflix had an estimated 2.8 million subscribers, Stan had about 800,000 customers and the highest-rating entertainment show, The Block finale, attracted 2.5 million viewers in the five mainland capitals.
Today the streaming giant has approximately 5.8 million subs, Stan has 2.2 million and, major sporting events aside, broadcasters can only dream about that kind of reach.
Tim Worner was CEO of Seven West Media, Michelle Guthrie was the ABC’s not widely admired MD, Michael Ebeid drove Sbs and Paul Anderson ran Network 10 – all gone.
Among the heads of the screen agencies were Screen Queensland’s Tracey Vieira, Create Nsw’s Michael Brealey, Film Victoria’s Jenni Tosi, the South Australian Film Corporation’s Annabelle Sheehan and Screenwest’s Ian Booth.
Mitch Fifield was the largely ineffectual Minister for Communications and the Arts, Chris Hilton steered Essential Media,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Spa president and Wildbear Entertainment managing director Michael Tear.
Ed Punchard, John Hughes, Jenni Tosi, Dan Read, Rebecca Summerton, Tracey Vieira and Suzanne Ryan will join the Screen Producers Australia (Spa) council for 2019-2020.
The new councillors were confirmed at Spa’s Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Friday.
Wildbear Entertainment managing director Michael Tear continues as president and Studio 100 International/Flying Bark Productions’ Barbara Stephen as vice president. Outgoing members including Marcus Gillezeau, Sean Meltzer, Wayne Borg and Tanya Cambers.
The council is designed to be comprised of producer members from across the feature film, television, documentary, immersive media and animation sectors, as well as members from service and facilities businesses.
“We’re pleased to announce the newly elected Councillors who represent a significant cross section of the production industry in Australia across a wide range of genres, geographical areas and businesses structures,” said Spa CEO Matthew Deaner.
“Our Councillors serve a vital role,...
Ed Punchard, John Hughes, Jenni Tosi, Dan Read, Rebecca Summerton, Tracey Vieira and Suzanne Ryan will join the Screen Producers Australia (Spa) council for 2019-2020.
The new councillors were confirmed at Spa’s Annual General Meeting in Sydney on Friday.
Wildbear Entertainment managing director Michael Tear continues as president and Studio 100 International/Flying Bark Productions’ Barbara Stephen as vice president. Outgoing members including Marcus Gillezeau, Sean Meltzer, Wayne Borg and Tanya Cambers.
The council is designed to be comprised of producer members from across the feature film, television, documentary, immersive media and animation sectors, as well as members from service and facilities businesses.
“We’re pleased to announce the newly elected Councillors who represent a significant cross section of the production industry in Australia across a wide range of genres, geographical areas and businesses structures,” said Spa CEO Matthew Deaner.
“Our Councillors serve a vital role,...
- 11/3/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Mario Andreacchio, Dick Cook Studios Australia MD Kate McLean and Dick Cook.
Mario Andreacchio had to overcome severe health problems including a heart attack, a stroke and diabetes in his long quest to realise the dream of making The Alchemyst.
The executive director of Adelaide-based Ampco Studios, Andreacchio is now in excellent health — and confident he can make the fantasy feature based on a novel by Irishman Michael Scott as a co-production with Dick Cook’s new Australian-based production company.
“I got my health in order and I feel like a rock star,” he tells If, relating that he experienced a heart attack four years ago and a stroke two years ago. He lost 21 kg, reversed the diabetes and no longer needs insulin or heart tablets.
“Bad health seriously affects thinking and energy. I had no choice. Many things had to change,” he says.
The filmmaker acquired the rights to...
Mario Andreacchio had to overcome severe health problems including a heart attack, a stroke and diabetes in his long quest to realise the dream of making The Alchemyst.
The executive director of Adelaide-based Ampco Studios, Andreacchio is now in excellent health — and confident he can make the fantasy feature based on a novel by Irishman Michael Scott as a co-production with Dick Cook’s new Australian-based production company.
“I got my health in order and I feel like a rock star,” he tells If, relating that he experienced a heart attack four years ago and a stroke two years ago. He lost 21 kg, reversed the diabetes and no longer needs insulin or heart tablets.
“Bad health seriously affects thinking and energy. I had no choice. Many things had to change,” he says.
The filmmaker acquired the rights to...
- 10/28/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Tony Ayres and Andrea Denholm.
Friends for years, Tony Ayres and Andrea Denholm had long wanted to work together but did not have the opportunity – until now.
Denholm is joining Tony Ayres Productions (Tap) next week as head of development after finishing up tomorrow as a producer/partner at Princess Pictures.
Ayres tells If: “I was looking for a head of development and asked Andrea for her advice. Her advice was ‘hire me,’ which was music to my ears. She is great with talent and is one of the most impressive creative producers in the country. We have similar views on the shows we want to make.”
After a happy 10 years at Princess Pictures with the company’s founder Laura Waters, Denholm was up for a new challenge. “Tony is a superstar and a beautiful human being,” she says.
“The content he creates and champions reflects his brilliant imagination, curiosity,...
Friends for years, Tony Ayres and Andrea Denholm had long wanted to work together but did not have the opportunity – until now.
Denholm is joining Tony Ayres Productions (Tap) next week as head of development after finishing up tomorrow as a producer/partner at Princess Pictures.
Ayres tells If: “I was looking for a head of development and asked Andrea for her advice. Her advice was ‘hire me,’ which was music to my ears. She is great with talent and is one of the most impressive creative producers in the country. We have similar views on the shows we want to make.”
After a happy 10 years at Princess Pictures with the company’s founder Laura Waters, Denholm was up for a new challenge. “Tony is a superstar and a beautiful human being,” she says.
“The content he creates and champions reflects his brilliant imagination, curiosity,...
- 8/21/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Andrea Denholm.
The restructure of Princess Pictures is nearing completion with the pending departures of producer/partner Andrea Denholm and MD Jenni Tosi.
Denholm finishes up this Friday after 10 years with the production company founded by Laura Waters in 2003.
Tosi, the former Film Victoria CEO who joined a year ago, will depart in mid-November after handing the reins to commercial director and partner Emma Fitzsimons.
These moves follow the exit earlier this year of producer/partner Paul Walton after seven years with Princess Pictures.
The final elements of the revamp are expected to entail an injection of fresh blood. Waters tells If: “These changes have happened organically. I’m quite buoyant about the future: there are exciting things ahead.”
Waters flagged a review of the company’s structure and business strategy and the decision to consolidate rather than expand a few months ago when she told If: “It’s made...
The restructure of Princess Pictures is nearing completion with the pending departures of producer/partner Andrea Denholm and MD Jenni Tosi.
Denholm finishes up this Friday after 10 years with the production company founded by Laura Waters in 2003.
Tosi, the former Film Victoria CEO who joined a year ago, will depart in mid-November after handing the reins to commercial director and partner Emma Fitzsimons.
These moves follow the exit earlier this year of producer/partner Paul Walton after seven years with Princess Pictures.
The final elements of the revamp are expected to entail an injection of fresh blood. Waters tells If: “These changes have happened organically. I’m quite buoyant about the future: there are exciting things ahead.”
Waters flagged a review of the company’s structure and business strategy and the decision to consolidate rather than expand a few months ago when she told If: “It’s made...
- 8/18/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘How to Stay Married.’
Princess Pictures founder/producer Laura Waters and MD Jenni Tosi have repositioned the production company.
Facing two choices – continue to expand or to consolidate – they chose the latter. “Reviewing our structure and business strategy has been such a healthy process,” Waters, who founded the company in 2003, tells If. “It’s made us go back to our roots and our original purpose. I am feeling re-energised about the company.
“We are passionate and hands-on about unique projects and finding new ways of working with international and local partners.”
The company’s slate includes the second season of Network 10’s How to Stay Married, a co-production with Pablo Pictures, which is in the final stages of financing. Created by Peter Helliar, the first series followed Helliar and Lisa McCune as Greg and Em Butler, who had been married for 14 years and whose lives take unexpected turns after...
Princess Pictures founder/producer Laura Waters and MD Jenni Tosi have repositioned the production company.
Facing two choices – continue to expand or to consolidate – they chose the latter. “Reviewing our structure and business strategy has been such a healthy process,” Waters, who founded the company in 2003, tells If. “It’s made us go back to our roots and our original purpose. I am feeling re-energised about the company.
“We are passionate and hands-on about unique projects and finding new ways of working with international and local partners.”
The company’s slate includes the second season of Network 10’s How to Stay Married, a co-production with Pablo Pictures, which is in the final stages of financing. Created by Peter Helliar, the first series followed Helliar and Lisa McCune as Greg and Em Butler, who had been married for 14 years and whose lives take unexpected turns after...
- 6/12/2019
- by The IF Team
- 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
Craig Carter..
One of Australia.s most respected sound designers, Craig Carter, has died in Melbourne.
The multiple AFI award winner had a heart attack last Friday, aged 60. The sound designer, editor, and recordist worked on more than 100 productions in a career spanning 34 years..
He was working with producer Tait Brady on Clayton Jacobson.s film Sibling Rivalry, now three weeks into production..
Brady, who first collaborated with Carter on Craig Monahan.s Healing, told If: .It.s incredibly sad. .Craig was such a great guy, gentle, thoughtful, so good natured and generous. A perfectionist who always went the extra mile and a very smart, sensitive sound designer who was also a musician and had a great musical ear, which fed into his work..
One of his last projects, PACmen, Luke Walker.s documentary on the inside workings of the controversial Political Action Committees which raise millions to support Us political candidates and causes,...
One of Australia.s most respected sound designers, Craig Carter, has died in Melbourne.
The multiple AFI award winner had a heart attack last Friday, aged 60. The sound designer, editor, and recordist worked on more than 100 productions in a career spanning 34 years..
He was working with producer Tait Brady on Clayton Jacobson.s film Sibling Rivalry, now three weeks into production..
Brady, who first collaborated with Carter on Craig Monahan.s Healing, told If: .It.s incredibly sad. .Craig was such a great guy, gentle, thoughtful, so good natured and generous. A perfectionist who always went the extra mile and a very smart, sensitive sound designer who was also a musician and had a great musical ear, which fed into his work..
One of his last projects, PACmen, Luke Walker.s documentary on the inside workings of the controversial Political Action Committees which raise millions to support Us political candidates and causes,...
- 6/4/2017
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Jenni Tosi..
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi will depart the organisation at the end of this year, a year earlier than expected..
Appointed chief executive in 2011, Tosi has worked for Film Victoria for a decade, having previously held positions as acting CEO and general manager of industry development and investment..
Tosi said that her years with the agency had seen a lot of change and had been .hugely rewarding., but that it was now time to move on, with the organisation on solid ground and the state seen as a vibrant screen hub.
.After ten years of working at a demanding pace it is time to take a break and recharge, before exploring new opportunities,. she said.
.As CEO my focus has been to ensure Victoria has a consistent pipeline of production activity and sits front of mind with local and international producers when thinking about where to locate their next production.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi will depart the organisation at the end of this year, a year earlier than expected..
Appointed chief executive in 2011, Tosi has worked for Film Victoria for a decade, having previously held positions as acting CEO and general manager of industry development and investment..
Tosi said that her years with the agency had seen a lot of change and had been .hugely rewarding., but that it was now time to move on, with the organisation on solid ground and the state seen as a vibrant screen hub.
.After ten years of working at a demanding pace it is time to take a break and recharge, before exploring new opportunities,. she said.
.As CEO my focus has been to ensure Victoria has a consistent pipeline of production activity and sits front of mind with local and international producers when thinking about where to locate their next production.
- 5/3/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Elizabeth Debicki in 'The Kettering Incident'.
While local films were quiet at the box office last year, Aussie TV drama boomed. If catches up with industry leaders to reflect on 2016 and canvass the challenges of the year ahead.
Off the back of a record year in 2015, Aussie films totalled only $24 million (1.9 per cent market share) in 2016 compared to the previous year.s $88 million (7.2 per cent share)..
However, the last couple of months have seen something of a surge. Lion is now the fifth highest grossing Australian film of all time at the local box office, and Australia films earned 13 Oscar nominations across.Hacksaw Ridge, Lion and Tanna.
This year holds further promise with Breath, Dance Academy, Sweet Country, Three Summers, and Hotel Mumbai expected for release..
According to Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason, the industry needs to look at local box office performance over a three year cycle.
While local films were quiet at the box office last year, Aussie TV drama boomed. If catches up with industry leaders to reflect on 2016 and canvass the challenges of the year ahead.
Off the back of a record year in 2015, Aussie films totalled only $24 million (1.9 per cent market share) in 2016 compared to the previous year.s $88 million (7.2 per cent share)..
However, the last couple of months have seen something of a surge. Lion is now the fifth highest grossing Australian film of all time at the local box office, and Australia films earned 13 Oscar nominations across.Hacksaw Ridge, Lion and Tanna.
This year holds further promise with Breath, Dance Academy, Sweet Country, Three Summers, and Hotel Mumbai expected for release..
According to Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason, the industry needs to look at local box office performance over a three year cycle.
- 3/27/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Unscene competition winners with 'Offspring' star Alicia Gardiner, who hosted the Gala..
Marie Kelly has taken out the top prize in Village Cinemas' Unscene short film competiton..
The inaugural comp, run in partnership with Event Cinemas and Open Channel, tasked filmmakers with making a film based around the .effects of piracy on the industry.. Finalists had their films screened at the Unscene Film Festival Gala earlier this week at Village Cinema Rivoli..
Kelly took home the $10,000 top prize for her film Pirating a Film Irl. A short of the film will also now play across cinema pre-shows, as well as in selected foyers. Kelly will also receive membership and a mentoring session at Open Channel. .
Michael Campbell came in second with The Cost of War, taking home $2,000, while Elizna van der Walt, Ellie Betramin and Ben Bellette won the $1,000 third prize for their film Midnight..Their films will also screen in foyers.
Marie Kelly has taken out the top prize in Village Cinemas' Unscene short film competiton..
The inaugural comp, run in partnership with Event Cinemas and Open Channel, tasked filmmakers with making a film based around the .effects of piracy on the industry.. Finalists had their films screened at the Unscene Film Festival Gala earlier this week at Village Cinema Rivoli..
Kelly took home the $10,000 top prize for her film Pirating a Film Irl. A short of the film will also now play across cinema pre-shows, as well as in selected foyers. Kelly will also receive membership and a mentoring session at Open Channel. .
Michael Campbell came in second with The Cost of War, taking home $2,000, while Elizna van der Walt, Ellie Betramin and Ben Bellette won the $1,000 third prize for their film Midnight..Their films will also screen in foyers.
- 1/31/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Peter Weir's 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' (1975). Both Weir's film and the FremantleMedia mini-series are adaptations of Joan Lindsay's 1967 novel..
An Australian female director is set to join FremantleMedia.s Picnic at Hanging Rock, following on from industry criticism over the hire of a foreign director to shoot the series.
The six-part mini, to screen on Foxtel, was originally to be helmed by Canadian director Larysa Kondracki and Aussie Michael Rymer.
However, the Australian Directors' Guild.levelled criticism at FremantleMedia over its import of Kondracki. It opposed her visa, arguing it did not meet the required Net Employment Test and said it understood no female directors working in Australia had been approached for the role..
FremantleMedia announced in late December that a third, local female director would also shoot one episode of the series and receive a sole credit.
.FremantleMedia acknowledges the sensitivity around the selection of...
An Australian female director is set to join FremantleMedia.s Picnic at Hanging Rock, following on from industry criticism over the hire of a foreign director to shoot the series.
The six-part mini, to screen on Foxtel, was originally to be helmed by Canadian director Larysa Kondracki and Aussie Michael Rymer.
However, the Australian Directors' Guild.levelled criticism at FremantleMedia over its import of Kondracki. It opposed her visa, arguing it did not meet the required Net Employment Test and said it understood no female directors working in Australia had been approached for the role..
FremantleMedia announced in late December that a third, local female director would also shoot one episode of the series and receive a sole credit.
.FremantleMedia acknowledges the sensitivity around the selection of...
- 1/5/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Toni Collette will star in Fred Schepisi's 'Andorra' (Photo: Eva Rinaldi).
Seventeen film, TV, online and documentary projects will share in over $2.4 million in funding, thanks to the latest round of Film Victoria.s Assigned Production Investment program and the Victorian Content Initiative.
The combined projects will inject $23 million into the Victorian economy, according to a statement from Film Vic.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said the latest projects to be supported capped off a terrific year of screen production in Victoria, with .2017 set to be bumper year with this diverse range of projects joining others already scheduled to go into production..
Projects supported through the Assigned Production Investment program include:
– Essential Media will partner with Carver Films to produce Sunshine for Sbs. The mini-series is.a crime drama that explores the world of South Sudanese refugees in Melbourne, and a young basketball star forced to fight...
Seventeen film, TV, online and documentary projects will share in over $2.4 million in funding, thanks to the latest round of Film Victoria.s Assigned Production Investment program and the Victorian Content Initiative.
The combined projects will inject $23 million into the Victorian economy, according to a statement from Film Vic.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said the latest projects to be supported capped off a terrific year of screen production in Victoria, with .2017 set to be bumper year with this diverse range of projects joining others already scheduled to go into production..
Projects supported through the Assigned Production Investment program include:
– Essential Media will partner with Carver Films to produce Sunshine for Sbs. The mini-series is.a crime drama that explores the world of South Sudanese refugees in Melbourne, and a young basketball star forced to fight...
- 12/19/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
. Leigh Whannell in 'Saw'.. The co-creator of the Saw and Insidious franchises, Leigh Whannell, is set to shoot sci-fi thriller Stem in his hometown of Melbourne. . The Victorian government secured the Goalpost Pictures and Blumhouse Productions film through Film Victoria.s attractive production incentive fund. The film is predicted to create more than 200 jobs for the state, according to a statement from Film Vic. . Set in a near-future world where technology controls everything, Stem follows a technophobe who avenges his wife.s murder and his own paralysing injury with the help of an experimental computer chip implant. This is Whannell's second film as a director after Insidious: Chapter 3, and he also wrote the script. Starring Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus, Spider-Man: Homecoming),.Stem will be shot at Docklands and on location. Producers are Jason Blum, Kylie du Fresne and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones. . "It is not only hugely exciting for me...
- 12/19/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
. Leigh Whannell in 'Saw'.. The co-creator of the Saw and Insidious franchises, Leigh Whannell, is set to shoot sci-fi thriller Stem in his hometown of Melbourne. . The Victorian government secured the Goalpost Pictures and Blumhouse Productions film through Film Victoria.s attractive production incentive fund. The film is predicted to create more than 200 jobs for the state, according to a statement from Film Vic. . Set in a near-future world where technology controls everything, Stem follows a technophobe who avenges his wife.s murder and his own paralysing injury with the help of an experimental computer chip implant. This is Whannell's second film as a director after Insidious: Chapter 3, and he also wrote the script. starring Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus, Spider-Man: Homecoming),.Stem will be shot at Docklands and on location. Producers are Jason Blum, Kylie du Fresne and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones. . "It is not only hugely exciting for me...
- 12/19/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Alison Nisselle, Greg Mclean, Ian Anderson, Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger.
Greg Mclean and Alison Nisselle are among the five industry leaders honoured by Film Victoria at last night.s Screen Leader Awards.
The Screen Leader Awards were established by Film Victoria in 2012 to recognise screen professionals who.ve shown leadership through their achievements and a commitment to further developing the industry.
This year saw the addition of two new categories to recognise writing and directing.
The inaugural Fred Schepisi Award was presented to Mclean, acknowledging his achievements in directing from his 2005 debut feature Wolf Creek through to his most recent film The Belko Experiment, which screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
Nisselle, whose credits include television dramas Phoenix, Janus, Bed of Roses and the feature film Healing, received the Jan Sardi Award for her significant achievement as a screenwriter.
Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger, the duo behind Miss...
Greg Mclean and Alison Nisselle are among the five industry leaders honoured by Film Victoria at last night.s Screen Leader Awards.
The Screen Leader Awards were established by Film Victoria in 2012 to recognise screen professionals who.ve shown leadership through their achievements and a commitment to further developing the industry.
This year saw the addition of two new categories to recognise writing and directing.
The inaugural Fred Schepisi Award was presented to Mclean, acknowledging his achievements in directing from his 2005 debut feature Wolf Creek through to his most recent film The Belko Experiment, which screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
Nisselle, whose credits include television dramas Phoenix, Janus, Bed of Roses and the feature film Healing, received the Jan Sardi Award for her significant achievement as a screenwriter.
Deb Cox and Fiona Eagger, the duo behind Miss...
- 10/14/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
The Warriors.
Filming has started in Melbourne on The Warriors, an eight-part Indigenous comedy drama for the ABC.
Lisa McCune, John Howard and Vince Colosimo will star alongside a cast of emerging Indigenous actors.
The Warriors, which explores the world of Aussie Rules, is the brainchild of Tony Briggs (The Sapphires) and Robert Connolly (Paper Planes, Barracuda).
The series has been exclusively written and directed by Indigenous Australians, including Jon Bell (Cleverman), Briggs and newcomer Tracey Rigney..
Directors include Adrian Russell Wills (Wentworth), Beck Cole (Black Comedy), Steven McGregor (Croker Island Exodus, Redfern Now), Catriona McKenzie (The Circuit, Redfern Now and The Gods of Wheat Street)..
Producers are Connolly, John Harvey and Liz Kearney, and Justin Monjo is story producer.
The Warriors follows two new Afl recruits - plucked from obscurity into fame and fortune - and two established players, who have been thrown together into a share house in Melbourne.
Filming has started in Melbourne on The Warriors, an eight-part Indigenous comedy drama for the ABC.
Lisa McCune, John Howard and Vince Colosimo will star alongside a cast of emerging Indigenous actors.
The Warriors, which explores the world of Aussie Rules, is the brainchild of Tony Briggs (The Sapphires) and Robert Connolly (Paper Planes, Barracuda).
The series has been exclusively written and directed by Indigenous Australians, including Jon Bell (Cleverman), Briggs and newcomer Tracey Rigney..
Directors include Adrian Russell Wills (Wentworth), Beck Cole (Black Comedy), Steven McGregor (Croker Island Exodus, Redfern Now), Catriona McKenzie (The Circuit, Redfern Now and The Gods of Wheat Street)..
Producers are Connolly, John Harvey and Liz Kearney, and Justin Monjo is story producer.
The Warriors follows two new Afl recruits - plucked from obscurity into fame and fortune - and two established players, who have been thrown together into a share house in Melbourne.
- 10/11/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Screen Producers Australia (Spa) has assembled some screen industry heavyweights to assist with putting together its national conference.
The Screen Forever advisory board will aid Spa in addressing the challenges facing the industry at the conference to be held in in Melbourne November 15 — 17.
In the lead up to the Screen Forever, the board will work with Spa to create a program of sessions, networking events, keynote addresses, masterclasses, panel discussions, workshops, roundtables, pitching opportunities and the International Partnership Market. The advisory board consists of:
–... Chair: Russel Howcroft, executive general manager, Network Ten –... Nick Batzias, head of production, Madman Production Company; licensing and acquisitions, Madman Entertainment –... Jon Casimir, head of entertainment, ABC –... Kate Croser, producer, Hedone Productions –... Ross Crowley, director of movies and content, Foxtel –... Richard Harris, head of business and audience, Screen Australia –... Stephen Luby, producer, Ruby Entertainment –... Robi Stanton, vice President and general manager, Turner International Australia, New Zealand & Pacific –... Barbara Stephen,...
The Screen Forever advisory board will aid Spa in addressing the challenges facing the industry at the conference to be held in in Melbourne November 15 — 17.
In the lead up to the Screen Forever, the board will work with Spa to create a program of sessions, networking events, keynote addresses, masterclasses, panel discussions, workshops, roundtables, pitching opportunities and the International Partnership Market. The advisory board consists of:
–... Chair: Russel Howcroft, executive general manager, Network Ten –... Nick Batzias, head of production, Madman Production Company; licensing and acquisitions, Madman Entertainment –... Jon Casimir, head of entertainment, ABC –... Kate Croser, producer, Hedone Productions –... Ross Crowley, director of movies and content, Foxtel –... Richard Harris, head of business and audience, Screen Australia –... Stephen Luby, producer, Ruby Entertainment –... Robi Stanton, vice President and general manager, Turner International Australia, New Zealand & Pacific –... Barbara Stephen,...
- 7/28/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Ed Oxenbould in The Butterfly Tree.
Writer-director Priscilla Cameron.s debut feature, The Butterfly Tree, has commenced filming around Tamborine Mountain, Queensland.
The Butterfly Tree, formerly titled Bloom, stars Melissa George (Heartbeat, The Slap), Ewen Leslie (Top of the Lake, The Daughter), Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes, Puberty Blues), and Sophie Lowe (The Beautiful Lie, The Returned).
The film tells the story of Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, who bewitches single dad Al and his teenage son Fin with her zest for life.
When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds over the death of Fin.s mother.
The Butterfly Tree is being produced by Bridget Callow-Wright from Cowlick Entertainment.
"We are excited to see cameras rolling on The Butterfly Tree and congratulate Priscilla and Bridget for their original story going into production," said Screen Queensland CEO Tracey Vieira.
"Sq...
Writer-director Priscilla Cameron.s debut feature, The Butterfly Tree, has commenced filming around Tamborine Mountain, Queensland.
The Butterfly Tree, formerly titled Bloom, stars Melissa George (Heartbeat, The Slap), Ewen Leslie (Top of the Lake, The Daughter), Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes, Puberty Blues), and Sophie Lowe (The Beautiful Lie, The Returned).
The film tells the story of Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, who bewitches single dad Al and his teenage son Fin with her zest for life.
When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds over the death of Fin.s mother.
The Butterfly Tree is being produced by Bridget Callow-Wright from Cowlick Entertainment.
"We are excited to see cameras rolling on The Butterfly Tree and congratulate Priscilla and Bridget for their original story going into production," said Screen Queensland CEO Tracey Vieira.
"Sq...
- 7/21/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Leanne Tonkes..
The Victorian State Government has unveiled the recipients of two new fellowships designed to pave the way for more women in leadership positions within the screen industry.
Eleven women working across Victoria.s film, television and digital games sectors have been awarded Film Victoria fellowships totalling $186,000.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said the government was taking a proactive approach to developing local talent and bolstering equality in the state.s creative industries.
.These dynamic women each have an impressive track record and strong leadership potential — I look forward to their growing contribution to the industry and to our creative state,. he said..
The Women in Games Fellowship and the Film Victoria-Natalie Miller Fellowship Women in Leadership Development Initiative (phew) aim to provide development opportunities for women to build their leadership skills and professional expertise.
The fellowships and bursaries, fully funded by Film Victoria, are tailored to...
The Victorian State Government has unveiled the recipients of two new fellowships designed to pave the way for more women in leadership positions within the screen industry.
Eleven women working across Victoria.s film, television and digital games sectors have been awarded Film Victoria fellowships totalling $186,000.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said the government was taking a proactive approach to developing local talent and bolstering equality in the state.s creative industries.
.These dynamic women each have an impressive track record and strong leadership potential — I look forward to their growing contribution to the industry and to our creative state,. he said..
The Women in Games Fellowship and the Film Victoria-Natalie Miller Fellowship Women in Leadership Development Initiative (phew) aim to provide development opportunities for women to build their leadership skills and professional expertise.
The fellowships and bursaries, fully funded by Film Victoria, are tailored to...
- 6/30/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Paul Cox.
Australia.s film community has lost one of its most experienced filmmakers with the passing of Paul Cox on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Cox, who was 76, created over 49 projects, including features, shorts and documentaries, during his lifetime. He was a standard bearer for the independent film scene in Melbourne, where he made his home after emigrating from The Netherlands in 1965. .With a keen cinematic eye, Paul.s ability to paint a vivid portrait of life, relationships and the world we live in has given us a remarkable time capsule of film to be valued by generations to come,. Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said. .A determined and passionate individual, both personally and professionally, Paul saw the world through a unique lens which inspired his distinctive style of storytelling, whether narrative or factual. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and his many colleagues in the filmmaking community.
Australia.s film community has lost one of its most experienced filmmakers with the passing of Paul Cox on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Cox, who was 76, created over 49 projects, including features, shorts and documentaries, during his lifetime. He was a standard bearer for the independent film scene in Melbourne, where he made his home after emigrating from The Netherlands in 1965. .With a keen cinematic eye, Paul.s ability to paint a vivid portrait of life, relationships and the world we live in has given us a remarkable time capsule of film to be valued by generations to come,. Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said. .A determined and passionate individual, both personally and professionally, Paul saw the world through a unique lens which inspired his distinctive style of storytelling, whether narrative or factual. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and his many colleagues in the filmmaking community.
- 6/20/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Australians in Film (AiF) has announced the opening of a bespoke hub for the Australian film-making community in Los Angeles, offering a multi-purpose, communal workspace for its industry members to conduct business, collaborate and network..
The space is named .Charlie.s. after Charlie Chaplin and is located at the historic Raleigh Studio in Hollywood, where Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks made films and frequently played cards. .Charlie.s. has been co-funded by Screen Queensland, Screen Nsw, Aftrs and Film Victoria. . AiF chairman Simonne Overend said it was an essential part of AiF.s mission to provide career opportunities and nurture a vibrant community for Australians working in Los Angeles.. ..Charlie.s. provides a supportive workspace for both up-and-coming and established Australian content creators to cultivate their ideas in an environment that is inspiring and encouraging. AiF has provided a sense of community and a home-away-from home for over a decade through...
The space is named .Charlie.s. after Charlie Chaplin and is located at the historic Raleigh Studio in Hollywood, where Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks made films and frequently played cards. .Charlie.s. has been co-funded by Screen Queensland, Screen Nsw, Aftrs and Film Victoria. . AiF chairman Simonne Overend said it was an essential part of AiF.s mission to provide career opportunities and nurture a vibrant community for Australians working in Los Angeles.. ..Charlie.s. provides a supportive workspace for both up-and-coming and established Australian content creators to cultivate their ideas in an environment that is inspiring and encouraging. AiF has provided a sense of community and a home-away-from home for over a decade through...
- 6/17/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Essie Davis in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
Film Victoria and the ABC have announced a new joint initiative, The ABC Content Initiative, which aims to secure a pipeline of TV titles into the state over the next two years..
The partnership will deliver an estimated $80 million in production expenditure to the state, Film Victoria said in a statement.
Victorian production companies such as December Media and Every Cloud Productions will deliver new and returning projects across drama, comedy, documentary and online.
The first titles announced through the initiative are the fifth series of The Doctor Blake Mysteries and new eight-part drama series Newton.s Law.
An estimated 19 projects are expected to be supported over the next two years, Film Vic said.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley called the initiative .the next step in recognising the contribution creative industries make to our state, and the artistic, cultural, social and economic...
Film Victoria and the ABC have announced a new joint initiative, The ABC Content Initiative, which aims to secure a pipeline of TV titles into the state over the next two years..
The partnership will deliver an estimated $80 million in production expenditure to the state, Film Victoria said in a statement.
Victorian production companies such as December Media and Every Cloud Productions will deliver new and returning projects across drama, comedy, documentary and online.
The first titles announced through the initiative are the fifth series of The Doctor Blake Mysteries and new eight-part drama series Newton.s Law.
An estimated 19 projects are expected to be supported over the next two years, Film Vic said.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley called the initiative .the next step in recognising the contribution creative industries make to our state, and the artistic, cultural, social and economic...
- 6/10/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Essie Davis in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
Film Victoria and the ABC have announced a new joint initiative, The ABC Content Initiative, which aims to secure a pipeline of TV titles into the state over the next two years..
The partnership will deliver an estimated $80 million in production expenditure to the state, Film Victoria said in a statement.
Victorian production companies such as December Media and Every Cloud Productions will deliver new and returning projects across drama, comedy, documentary and online.
The first titles announced through the initiative are the fifth series of The Doctor Blake Mysteries and new eight-part drama series Newton.s Law.
An estimated 19 projects are expected to be supported over the next two years, Film Vic said.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley called the initiative .the next step in recognising the contribution creative industries make to our state, and the artistic, cultural, social and economic...
Film Victoria and the ABC have announced a new joint initiative, The ABC Content Initiative, which aims to secure a pipeline of TV titles into the state over the next two years..
The partnership will deliver an estimated $80 million in production expenditure to the state, Film Victoria said in a statement.
Victorian production companies such as December Media and Every Cloud Productions will deliver new and returning projects across drama, comedy, documentary and online.
The first titles announced through the initiative are the fifth series of The Doctor Blake Mysteries and new eight-part drama series Newton.s Law.
An estimated 19 projects are expected to be supported over the next two years, Film Vic said.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley called the initiative .the next step in recognising the contribution creative industries make to our state, and the artistic, cultural, social and economic...
- 6/10/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Little Lunch.
Filming is underway in Melbourne on comedy series Little Lunch, with specials filmed at St Kilda Primary School yesterday.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley met the cast and crew and toured the set with series creators Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope of Gristmill, the production company behind the series.
The creative and life partners have a long list of credits, including The Librarians, Upper Middle Bogan, Very Small Business, and 2015 feature Now Add Honey.
The specials are backed by Film Victoria and will air on ABC3 and iView later this year.
The original 26 episode series, .based on the popular books written by Victorian author Danny Katz and illustrated by Mitch Vane, premiered on ABC3 in July 2015 and has since sold to Canada and Hong Kong and to Netflix in the USA, UK and Ireland.
Foley called the show a .great example of Victorian creativity with universal appeal...
Filming is underway in Melbourne on comedy series Little Lunch, with specials filmed at St Kilda Primary School yesterday.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley met the cast and crew and toured the set with series creators Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope of Gristmill, the production company behind the series.
The creative and life partners have a long list of credits, including The Librarians, Upper Middle Bogan, Very Small Business, and 2015 feature Now Add Honey.
The specials are backed by Film Victoria and will air on ABC3 and iView later this year.
The original 26 episode series, .based on the popular books written by Victorian author Danny Katz and illustrated by Mitch Vane, premiered on ABC3 in July 2015 and has since sold to Canada and Hong Kong and to Netflix in the USA, UK and Ireland.
Foley called the show a .great example of Victorian creativity with universal appeal...
- 6/7/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Little Lunch.
Filming is underway in Melbourne on comedy series Little Lunch, with specials filmed at St Kilda Primary School yesterday.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley met the cast and crew and toured the set with series creators Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope of Gristmill, the production company behind the series.
The creative and life partners have a long list of credits, including The Librarians, Upper Middle Bogan, Very Small Business, and 2015 feature Now Add Honey.
The specials are backed by Film Victoria and will air on ABC3 and iView later this year.
The original 26 episode series, .based on the popular books written by Victorian author Danny Katz and illustrated by Mitch Vane, premiered on ABC3 in July 2015 and has since sold to Canada and Hong Kong and to Netflix in the USA, UK and Ireland.
Foley called the show a .great example of Victorian creativity with universal appeal...
Filming is underway in Melbourne on comedy series Little Lunch, with specials filmed at St Kilda Primary School yesterday.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley met the cast and crew and toured the set with series creators Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope of Gristmill, the production company behind the series.
The creative and life partners have a long list of credits, including The Librarians, Upper Middle Bogan, Very Small Business, and 2015 feature Now Add Honey.
The specials are backed by Film Victoria and will air on ABC3 and iView later this year.
The original 26 episode series, .based on the popular books written by Victorian author Danny Katz and illustrated by Mitch Vane, premiered on ABC3 in July 2015 and has since sold to Canada and Hong Kong and to Netflix in the USA, UK and Ireland.
Foley called the show a .great example of Victorian creativity with universal appeal...
- 6/7/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Justin Theroux in The Leftovers.
Victoria has secured filming of the third and final season of Warner Bros. and HBO's acclaimed series The Leftovers, set to shoot at Melbourne's Docklands Studios.
Premier Daniel Andrews was joined by HBO.s Senior Vice President of West Coast Production Jay Roewe at Warner Bros. Studios to make the announcement, and said the production would inject around $20 million into the state.s economy..
The Leftovers, created by Lost's Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta based on Perrotta.s best-selling novel of the same name, is the largest international television production deal since Childhood.s End was shot in early 2015.
The production is already on site at Docklands, with filming to commence around the city as well as at regional locations later this month.
The shoot will last three months, with some post-production and visual effects work to also be completed in Victoria.
.We.re...
Victoria has secured filming of the third and final season of Warner Bros. and HBO's acclaimed series The Leftovers, set to shoot at Melbourne's Docklands Studios.
Premier Daniel Andrews was joined by HBO.s Senior Vice President of West Coast Production Jay Roewe at Warner Bros. Studios to make the announcement, and said the production would inject around $20 million into the state.s economy..
The Leftovers, created by Lost's Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta based on Perrotta.s best-selling novel of the same name, is the largest international television production deal since Childhood.s End was shot in early 2015.
The production is already on site at Docklands, with filming to commence around the city as well as at regional locations later this month.
The shoot will last three months, with some post-production and visual effects work to also be completed in Victoria.
.We.re...
- 6/5/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Eva Orner's Chasing Asylum.
The ninth Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (May 19-June 8) kicked off last week with the Australian premiere of Eva Orner's Chasing Asylum, which Hraff program director Malcolm Blaylock called "one of the most important Australian documentaries of 2016.".
The festival lasts for a month, starting in Victoria and expanding nationally across seven Australian cities, and features 31 feature films and 25 shorts.
The festival was sponsored through Film Victoria.s Connecting to the World Through Film program which supports Victorian organisations that promote equality and diversity to Victorian audiences through engagement with screen content. .
.The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival was born in Melbourne and has grown to be a significant event that is presented right across the country", Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said.
.The festival uses creativity as a vehicle for creating conversations, exploring different cultures and issues, and advocating for change.
The ninth Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (May 19-June 8) kicked off last week with the Australian premiere of Eva Orner's Chasing Asylum, which Hraff program director Malcolm Blaylock called "one of the most important Australian documentaries of 2016.".
The festival lasts for a month, starting in Victoria and expanding nationally across seven Australian cities, and features 31 feature films and 25 shorts.
The festival was sponsored through Film Victoria.s Connecting to the World Through Film program which supports Victorian organisations that promote equality and diversity to Victorian audiences through engagement with screen content. .
.The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival was born in Melbourne and has grown to be a significant event that is presented right across the country", Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said.
.The festival uses creativity as a vehicle for creating conversations, exploring different cultures and issues, and advocating for change.
- 5/9/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley has unveiled a new strategy for Victoria.s creative industries that signals "a welcome vision for Victoria.s screen sector", Film Victoria said..
The strategy outlines key actions to directly benefit Victoria's games, television and film industries..
Continued investment in professional development aims to strengthen Victorian screen practitioners by developing and increasing practical skills and industry knowledge.
A new focus on the growth of screen businesses is also designed to "build long term capability and strengthen the sector through supporting screen businesses looking to expand their operations by creating new business streams and market relationships".
Screen production will see sustained funding to support screen practitioners through the production of high quality film, television and online content; production attraction to the state; development and marketing support for Victoria.s games sector; and support for a range of film festivals and events.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley has unveiled a new strategy for Victoria.s creative industries that signals "a welcome vision for Victoria.s screen sector", Film Victoria said..
The strategy outlines key actions to directly benefit Victoria's games, television and film industries..
Continued investment in professional development aims to strengthen Victorian screen practitioners by developing and increasing practical skills and industry knowledge.
A new focus on the growth of screen businesses is also designed to "build long term capability and strengthen the sector through supporting screen businesses looking to expand their operations by creating new business streams and market relationships".
Screen production will see sustained funding to support screen practitioners through the production of high quality film, television and online content; production attraction to the state; development and marketing support for Victoria.s games sector; and support for a range of film festivals and events.
- 4/20/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Melissa George..
Screen Queensland is the primary investor on feature film Bloom by first-time writer and director, Queensland-based Priscilla Cameron, to be produced by Bridget Callow-Wright.
Melissa George (Heartbeat, The Slap.and Felony) and Sophie Lowe (The Beautiful Lie, What Lola Wants) are confirmed to star in the dramatic feature which will be shot exclusively in Queensland..
Other investors of the production include the Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) Premiere Fund, Vendetta, Film Victoria, Cowlick Entertainment Group and 108 Media.
Bloom will spend more than $1.2m in Queensland, with production commencing in South East Queensland in July. Post-production will be completed by The Post Lounge in Victoria.
Bloom tells the story of Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, who bewitches single dad Al and his 13-year-old boy Fin with her zest for life..
When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds...
Screen Queensland is the primary investor on feature film Bloom by first-time writer and director, Queensland-based Priscilla Cameron, to be produced by Bridget Callow-Wright.
Melissa George (Heartbeat, The Slap.and Felony) and Sophie Lowe (The Beautiful Lie, What Lola Wants) are confirmed to star in the dramatic feature which will be shot exclusively in Queensland..
Other investors of the production include the Melbourne International Film Festival (Miff) Premiere Fund, Vendetta, Film Victoria, Cowlick Entertainment Group and 108 Media.
Bloom will spend more than $1.2m in Queensland, with production commencing in South East Queensland in July. Post-production will be completed by The Post Lounge in Victoria.
Bloom tells the story of Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, who bewitches single dad Al and his 13-year-old boy Fin with her zest for life..
When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds...
- 4/8/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
(l-r) ABC Head of Factual Steve Bibb, Film Victoria.s Jenni Tosi, host Virginia Trioli, Screen Nsw CEO Courtney Gibson, Screen Australia.s Documentary Senior Manager Liz Stevens and Sbs.s Head of Documentaries John Godfrey.
The plenary session at last month.s Australian International Documentary Conference aimed to assess the health of the local factual sector..
The verdict was mixed.
Virginia Trioli hosted Film Victoria.s Jenni Tosi, Screen Nsw CEO Courtney Gibson, Screen Australia.s Documentary Senior Manager Liz Stevens, ABC Head of Factual Steve Bibb and Sbs.s Head of Documentaries John Godfrey in a panel discussion.
Trioli kicked off by asking about the perceived bias on the part of the public broadcasters towards Sydney and Melbourne, a point amusingly underlined by the presence of leaders from Screen Tasmania, ScreenWest and Screen Territory in the audience - but not on the panel.
"We are getting commissions through Sbs but through Nitv,...
The plenary session at last month.s Australian International Documentary Conference aimed to assess the health of the local factual sector..
The verdict was mixed.
Virginia Trioli hosted Film Victoria.s Jenni Tosi, Screen Nsw CEO Courtney Gibson, Screen Australia.s Documentary Senior Manager Liz Stevens, ABC Head of Factual Steve Bibb and Sbs.s Head of Documentaries John Godfrey in a panel discussion.
Trioli kicked off by asking about the perceived bias on the part of the public broadcasters towards Sydney and Melbourne, a point amusingly underlined by the presence of leaders from Screen Tasmania, ScreenWest and Screen Territory in the audience - but not on the panel.
"We are getting commissions through Sbs but through Nitv,...
- 4/7/2016
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Opening night film That's Not Us.
The Andrews Labor government has for the first time pledged support to the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, which kicks off tonight and runs until April 11.
The Victorian government is contributing a $20,000 grant to the festival assigned to "organisations that use screen content to promote equality and diversity to Victorian audiences".
Now in its 26th year, the festival will screen more than 120 international films, shorts and documentaries that showcase the best in queer cinema, and will also include an industry day for networking.
Screenings will be held at Acmi, while highlights will also be shown at the Bendigo Queer Film Festival, which runs April 8-24.
.The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is a chance to enjoy a diversity of Lgbti voices, stories and faces on the big screen", Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said. "It helps contribute to a thriving screen culture and progressive society...
The Andrews Labor government has for the first time pledged support to the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, which kicks off tonight and runs until April 11.
The Victorian government is contributing a $20,000 grant to the festival assigned to "organisations that use screen content to promote equality and diversity to Victorian audiences".
Now in its 26th year, the festival will screen more than 120 international films, shorts and documentaries that showcase the best in queer cinema, and will also include an industry day for networking.
Screenings will be held at Acmi, while highlights will also be shown at the Bendigo Queer Film Festival, which runs April 8-24.
.The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is a chance to enjoy a diversity of Lgbti voices, stories and faces on the big screen", Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said. "It helps contribute to a thriving screen culture and progressive society...
- 3/31/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi.
Film Victoria will award grants of up to $25,000 for female practitioners in the gaming industry as part of its Women in Games fellowship.
"Film Victoria has taken the lead in establishing a new Women in Games Fellowship to address the current gender imbalance, specifically the low number of women occupying key roles in the local and international games industries", Film Vic CEO Jenni Tosi told If.
"While women make up 47% of the Australian game playing audience, only 8.7% of Australian game creators are female".
"Victorian games companies are leaders in creating games that appeal to global audiences. .We want to ensure there are meaningful opportunities for women to achieve their potential as creators and influencers, whether through working for others or ultimately running their own companies".
"Increasing the level of women occupying key creative and business roles will further strengthen and enhance the output of the Victorian games industry.
Film Victoria will award grants of up to $25,000 for female practitioners in the gaming industry as part of its Women in Games fellowship.
"Film Victoria has taken the lead in establishing a new Women in Games Fellowship to address the current gender imbalance, specifically the low number of women occupying key roles in the local and international games industries", Film Vic CEO Jenni Tosi told If.
"While women make up 47% of the Australian game playing audience, only 8.7% of Australian game creators are female".
"Victorian games companies are leaders in creating games that appeal to global audiences. .We want to ensure there are meaningful opportunities for women to achieve their potential as creators and influencers, whether through working for others or ultimately running their own companies".
"Increasing the level of women occupying key creative and business roles will further strengthen and enhance the output of the Victorian games industry.
- 2/3/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Emmy award winning producers, Marc Smerling and Zac Pointer are set to headline the Australian International documentary conference in February.
Smerling, cinematographer and producer, and Pontier, editor, co-writer and co-producer, of the HBO documentary series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst will be keynote speakers at Aidc 2016 from February 28 to March 2.
Smerling.s production credits include All Good Things, Catfish, a 2011 documentary feature about the perils of social networking, and Capturing the Friedmans, (2003) winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and nominee for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.
The Aidc has also opened earlybird registration for the event..
Pontier co produced Catfish, and edited Sundance award winner Martha Marcy May Marlene and SXSW award winner NY Export: Opus Jazz, He was awarded the 2015 Primetime Emmy for Editing and Outstanding Documentary Series for The Jinx.
Both Smerling and Pontier will be participating...
Smerling, cinematographer and producer, and Pontier, editor, co-writer and co-producer, of the HBO documentary series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst will be keynote speakers at Aidc 2016 from February 28 to March 2.
Smerling.s production credits include All Good Things, Catfish, a 2011 documentary feature about the perils of social networking, and Capturing the Friedmans, (2003) winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and nominee for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.
The Aidc has also opened earlybird registration for the event..
Pontier co produced Catfish, and edited Sundance award winner Martha Marcy May Marlene and SXSW award winner NY Export: Opus Jazz, He was awarded the 2015 Primetime Emmy for Editing and Outstanding Documentary Series for The Jinx.
Both Smerling and Pontier will be participating...
- 12/3/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
The Australian conference will host industry professionals and government officials this year from Nov 17-19.
Now in its 30th year, Screen Forever, the Australian film and television industry conference, begins tomorrow [Nov 17] at Melbourne Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.
The three-day event will include keynotes, roundtables, panel discussions and networking and pitching opportunities, and conclude with the Screen Producers Australia Awards.
The opening keynote will be presented by Martin Foley MP, Australia’s minister for Creative Industries; Jenni Tosi, CEO of Film Victoria; and Matthew Deaner, CEO of Screen Producers of Australia; and then proceed with a lecture by television producer John Edwards.
The other keynotes are Paula Wagner, president of Chestnut Ridge Productions and former producing partner of Tom Cruise; and Dana Brunetti, president of Trigger Street Productions, producer of Fifty Shades Of Grey and executive producer on House Of Cards.
Australian government representatives Mark Dreyfus QC MP, Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Minister for the Arts...
Now in its 30th year, Screen Forever, the Australian film and television industry conference, begins tomorrow [Nov 17] at Melbourne Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.
The three-day event will include keynotes, roundtables, panel discussions and networking and pitching opportunities, and conclude with the Screen Producers Australia Awards.
The opening keynote will be presented by Martin Foley MP, Australia’s minister for Creative Industries; Jenni Tosi, CEO of Film Victoria; and Matthew Deaner, CEO of Screen Producers of Australia; and then proceed with a lecture by television producer John Edwards.
The other keynotes are Paula Wagner, president of Chestnut Ridge Productions and former producing partner of Tom Cruise; and Dana Brunetti, president of Trigger Street Productions, producer of Fifty Shades Of Grey and executive producer on House Of Cards.
Australian government representatives Mark Dreyfus QC MP, Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Minister for the Arts...
- 11/16/2015
- ScreenDaily
Australian art-house cinema pioneer Natalie Miller will receive the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from Screen Producers Australia.
The executive director of Sharmill Films, which she established in 1967, and co-founder and co-managing partner of Cinema Nova will receive the award at next week's Screen Forever conference.
"We.re thrilled that Natalie has agreed to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award that recognises her outstanding contribution to the Australian film industry,. said Spa CEO Matt Deaner.
Natalie is a member of the boards of Naco and the Vca School of Film and TV. The Natalie Miller Fellowship was established in 2011 by a Melbourne committee of women to provide an annual grant to potential talent, to encourage leadership and to help profile women in the corporate film industry.
In 2013 she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list for services to the film industry. Film Victoria. CEO Jenni Tosi will present the award.
The executive director of Sharmill Films, which she established in 1967, and co-founder and co-managing partner of Cinema Nova will receive the award at next week's Screen Forever conference.
"We.re thrilled that Natalie has agreed to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award that recognises her outstanding contribution to the Australian film industry,. said Spa CEO Matt Deaner.
Natalie is a member of the boards of Naco and the Vca School of Film and TV. The Natalie Miller Fellowship was established in 2011 by a Melbourne committee of women to provide an annual grant to potential talent, to encourage leadership and to help profile women in the corporate film industry.
In 2013 she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list for services to the film industry. Film Victoria. CEO Jenni Tosi will present the award.
- 11/11/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Film Victoria, the ABC and the Australian Children's Television Foundation have launched a new program to boost production of live-action children's drama.
Under the the Eureka program, Victorian screen content creators are invited to submit applications to create a .proof of concept. for a new short-form children.s live-action TV series.
The program seeks to stimulate more local live-action (nonanimation) narrative children.s content that can screen on multiple platforms.
Victorian teams with distinctive concepts that have the potential to become a series and are aimed at children aged 8-12 years will receive up to $30,000 to create a 3-5 minute proof of concept..
The concepts will screen on ABC iview, ABC3.s YouTube Channel and, possibly, ABC3.
The concepts will showcase the talents of Victorian teams and will give the public a chance to experience new program ideas in the earliest stage of development..
The proof of concepts will be...
Under the the Eureka program, Victorian screen content creators are invited to submit applications to create a .proof of concept. for a new short-form children.s live-action TV series.
The program seeks to stimulate more local live-action (nonanimation) narrative children.s content that can screen on multiple platforms.
Victorian teams with distinctive concepts that have the potential to become a series and are aimed at children aged 8-12 years will receive up to $30,000 to create a 3-5 minute proof of concept..
The concepts will screen on ABC iview, ABC3.s YouTube Channel and, possibly, ABC3.
The concepts will showcase the talents of Victorian teams and will give the public a chance to experience new program ideas in the earliest stage of development..
The proof of concepts will be...
- 11/4/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Screen Producers Australia will host a presentation of ABC.s flagship program Q&A at this year's Screen Forever conference in Melbourne..
In a keynote opener for the conference, Q&A host Tom Ballard will lead a specialist panel into the future of media content and the rapidly changing landscape facing Australian and international producers, featuring questions from Australia.s top producers.
The session will be helmed .by Q&A executive producer, Peter McEvoy, and will include audience interaction and a real time Twitter feed.
It is designed for the Screen Forever audience of producers, distributors, financiers and media executives, as well as international guests.
The panel will give their views and opinions in response to selected questions from the audience, made up exclusively of Screen Forever delegates..
Confirmed panelists for Q&A include: Dana Brunetti, president, Trigger Street Productions: Fiona Cameron, chief operating officer, Screen Australia; Holly Hines,...
In a keynote opener for the conference, Q&A host Tom Ballard will lead a specialist panel into the future of media content and the rapidly changing landscape facing Australian and international producers, featuring questions from Australia.s top producers.
The session will be helmed .by Q&A executive producer, Peter McEvoy, and will include audience interaction and a real time Twitter feed.
It is designed for the Screen Forever audience of producers, distributors, financiers and media executives, as well as international guests.
The panel will give their views and opinions in response to selected questions from the audience, made up exclusively of Screen Forever delegates..
Confirmed panelists for Q&A include: Dana Brunetti, president, Trigger Street Productions: Fiona Cameron, chief operating officer, Screen Australia; Holly Hines,...
- 11/4/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Documentary filmmaker Sonya Pemberton and post production maven John Fleming are the latest recipients of the Film Victoria Screen Leader Awards.
The agency also announced the creation of two awards for a director and screenwriter in 2016, honouring Fred Schepisi and Jan Sardi.
The Film Victoria — Fred Schepisi Award for Achievement in Directing salutes the director, producer and screenwriter who made his name with The Devil.s Playground and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith.
Among his stellar credits are Iceman, Barbarosa, Plenty, Roxanne, Six Degrees of Separation, Iq, Evil Angels, Last Orders, The Eye of the Storm and Words and Pictures.
The Film Victoria — Jan Sardi Award for Achievement in Screenwriting recognises the achievements of the screenwriter whose first feature was Moving Out in 1983, followed by such works as the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for Shine, Love.s Brother, Mao.s Last Dancer and, most recently, the ABC miniseries The Secret River,...
The agency also announced the creation of two awards for a director and screenwriter in 2016, honouring Fred Schepisi and Jan Sardi.
The Film Victoria — Fred Schepisi Award for Achievement in Directing salutes the director, producer and screenwriter who made his name with The Devil.s Playground and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith.
Among his stellar credits are Iceman, Barbarosa, Plenty, Roxanne, Six Degrees of Separation, Iq, Evil Angels, Last Orders, The Eye of the Storm and Words and Pictures.
The Film Victoria — Jan Sardi Award for Achievement in Screenwriting recognises the achievements of the screenwriter whose first feature was Moving Out in 1983, followed by such works as the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for Shine, Love.s Brother, Mao.s Last Dancer and, most recently, the ABC miniseries The Secret River,...
- 10/5/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Victorian government.s 2015-2016 budget provides $4.9 million in new funding for the State.s screen sector.
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The increase in screen funding is part of a creative industries package of $202 million which the Andrews government says is the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing support of...
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The increase in screen funding is part of a creative industries package of $202 million which the Andrews government says is the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing support of...
- 5/5/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Victorian government.s 2015-2016 budget provides $4.9 million in funding for the State.s screen sector.
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The funding level is unchanged from the previous year's budget although the government. says it's part of a creative industries package of $202 million, the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing...
That includes $3.5 million for Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs. In addition, $1.4 million goes to the Melbourne International Film Festival Premiere Fund, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and a new Chinese Film Festival in Melbourne.
The funding level is unchanged from the previous year's budget although the government. says it's part of a creative industries package of $202 million, the largest since 2009-2010.
.The injection of $3.5 million into Film Victoria.s investment, development and skills programs will allow this agency to continue its support of Victorian screen businesses and practitioners across all platforms to innovate and excel at home and abroad,. CEO Jenni Tosi tells If.
.The additional $1.4 million for screen culture will enable the Melbourne International Film Festival to continue to secure the worldwide premiere of Victorian projects whilst the ongoing...
- 5/5/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Support is growing among producers, state agencies and sales agents for a proposal to create a scheme to share information on local films. global revenues modelled on the Sundance Transparency Project.
The scheme would enable Australian filmmakers to compare their work to similar films, identify all potential revenue streams and the distribution costs involved, and gauge how B.O. grosses co-relate to VOD and other online platforms.
However some advocates say commercial confidentiality and the reluctance of producers to share data on under-performing films may be stumbling blocks.
.The proposal has merits and Screen Producers Australia is supportive in principle, but obviously the supply of any commercially sensitive data is clearly a matter for individual businesses to consider," Spa CEO Matthew Deaner tells If. Screen industry consultant Julie Marlow said, .I think in principle it's a great idea, but we'd have to factor in the variables particular to our industry - working with government money,...
The scheme would enable Australian filmmakers to compare their work to similar films, identify all potential revenue streams and the distribution costs involved, and gauge how B.O. grosses co-relate to VOD and other online platforms.
However some advocates say commercial confidentiality and the reluctance of producers to share data on under-performing films may be stumbling blocks.
.The proposal has merits and Screen Producers Australia is supportive in principle, but obviously the supply of any commercially sensitive data is clearly a matter for individual businesses to consider," Spa CEO Matthew Deaner tells If. Screen industry consultant Julie Marlow said, .I think in principle it's a great idea, but we'd have to factor in the variables particular to our industry - working with government money,...
- 3/23/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Australian screen industry should set up a scheme to share information on local films. global revenues modelled on the Sundance Transparency Project.
The scheme would enable Australian filmmakers to compare their work to similar films, identify all potential revenue streams and the distribution costs involved, and to guage how B.O. grosses co-relate to VOD and other online platforms.
The proposal has been floated by David Court, founding head of the Aftrs Centre for Screen Business, and producer Andrea Buck, a recent Aftrs Masters graduate.
The idea is being received enthusiastically by producers, directors,. distributors and federal and state agencies polled by If, with some caveats.
In the Us nearly 100 films, all budgeted below $US7 million and released from 2012 onwards, have submitted data to the Transparency Project website, a non-profit unit which launched in January.
.Filmmakers have few past films to guide them and limited capacity to gather the...
The scheme would enable Australian filmmakers to compare their work to similar films, identify all potential revenue streams and the distribution costs involved, and to guage how B.O. grosses co-relate to VOD and other online platforms.
The proposal has been floated by David Court, founding head of the Aftrs Centre for Screen Business, and producer Andrea Buck, a recent Aftrs Masters graduate.
The idea is being received enthusiastically by producers, directors,. distributors and federal and state agencies polled by If, with some caveats.
In the Us nearly 100 films, all budgeted below $US7 million and released from 2012 onwards, have submitted data to the Transparency Project website, a non-profit unit which launched in January.
.Filmmakers have few past films to guide them and limited capacity to gather the...
- 3/19/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Net-work-play is returning to Melbourne in 2016 after seven years in Adelaide, it was announced today.
During their annual general meeting, The Board of the Australian International Documentary Conference (Aidc) confirmed they would be partnering with Film Victoria and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (Acmi) to present the annual conference and market as of next year.
It is not the only significant change Aidc has made recently, having this year rebranded as Net-work-play as well as announcing the departure of Executive Director Joost den Hartog..
The event has been running since 1987, and has grown from a local biennial conference to one of the major events on the international screen industry calendar.
In a statement released to the media, the Aidc board said it .gratefully acknowledges the considerable support received from the South Australian Government through Arts Sa and the South Australian Film Corporation over the past seven years (2009-...
During their annual general meeting, The Board of the Australian International Documentary Conference (Aidc) confirmed they would be partnering with Film Victoria and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (Acmi) to present the annual conference and market as of next year.
It is not the only significant change Aidc has made recently, having this year rebranded as Net-work-play as well as announcing the departure of Executive Director Joost den Hartog..
The event has been running since 1987, and has grown from a local biennial conference to one of the major events on the international screen industry calendar.
In a statement released to the media, the Aidc board said it .gratefully acknowledges the considerable support received from the South Australian Government through Arts Sa and the South Australian Film Corporation over the past seven years (2009-...
- 2/25/2015
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
The 2015 Adg Awards will be presented in Melbourne on Friday May 8, the first time the awards have been held outside Sydney.
In other innovations, there will be a special dedication to a group of directors who have been pioneers in Australian TV drama. Also, the Michael Carson Award for TV drama will be reinstated,. recognizing a director working in TV drama who has an outstanding body of work. The winner will be. selected by the Adg board.
Adg executive director Kingston Anderson tells If. the organisation has been keen to stage the awards in Melbourne, where many of its members reside, made possible this year with financial assistance from Film Victoria.
Hosting the event down south also will tie in with a planned celebration of the 30th year of Neighbours, saluting all the directors who have worked on the serial..
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said hosting the Adg awards...
In other innovations, there will be a special dedication to a group of directors who have been pioneers in Australian TV drama. Also, the Michael Carson Award for TV drama will be reinstated,. recognizing a director working in TV drama who has an outstanding body of work. The winner will be. selected by the Adg board.
Adg executive director Kingston Anderson tells If. the organisation has been keen to stage the awards in Melbourne, where many of its members reside, made possible this year with financial assistance from Film Victoria.
Hosting the event down south also will tie in with a planned celebration of the 30th year of Neighbours, saluting all the directors who have worked on the serial..
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said hosting the Adg awards...
- 1/18/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Entertainment and Universal Cable Productions with sibling Matchbox Pictures will shoot Hunters, a 13-episode aliens crime drama, in Melbourne next year.
Based on Whitley Strieber.s novel Alien Hunter, the series will follow a decorated Philadelphia police officer whose wife disappears. This leads the protagonist to a secret government unit assembled to hunt a group of ruthless terrorists - shadowy figures that may or may not be from this world.
The vast majority of the cast and crew is expected to be Australian.. Natalie Chaidez (Heroes) is writing the screenplay and will executive produce with Hurd.
The executive producer of The Walking Dead and The Terminator trilogy, Hurd was in Melbourne for the Screen Forever conference.
The series, which will premiere in the Us on the SyFy Channel in 2016, will shoot at Docklands Studios and other locations around Melbourne. A mid-2015 start is likely..
Film...
Based on Whitley Strieber.s novel Alien Hunter, the series will follow a decorated Philadelphia police officer whose wife disappears. This leads the protagonist to a secret government unit assembled to hunt a group of ruthless terrorists - shadowy figures that may or may not be from this world.
The vast majority of the cast and crew is expected to be Australian.. Natalie Chaidez (Heroes) is writing the screenplay and will executive produce with Hurd.
The executive producer of The Walking Dead and The Terminator trilogy, Hurd was in Melbourne for the Screen Forever conference.
The series, which will premiere in the Us on the SyFy Channel in 2016, will shoot at Docklands Studios and other locations around Melbourne. A mid-2015 start is likely..
Film...
- 11/25/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi today urged the screen industry guilds to take the lead to devise a comprehensive plan to .sell. to the federal government before the 2016 election. In her welcome address to the Screen Forever conference Tosi listed a number of challenges facing the industry including funding cuts to the ABC, Sbs and Screen Australia, piracy, the uncompetitive location offset and the producer offset which she says requires a few tweaks in the digital era. She also criticised the Meaa for insisting on what she described as .outdated cast importation requirements. and workplace penalty rates including those for overtime rates and travelling allowances.
Relatively low license fees from broadcasters, static commissions and proportionately more imported content than is desirable were also cited.
.We need a strategic, concerted and united effort,. she said. The public has not voiced concerns about keeping the high level of. Australian content on screen...
Relatively low license fees from broadcasters, static commissions and proportionately more imported content than is desirable were also cited.
.We need a strategic, concerted and united effort,. she said. The public has not voiced concerns about keeping the high level of. Australian content on screen...
- 11/17/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Reps from YouTube, the ABC, the Seven Network, Matchbox Pictures, Princess Pictures and FremantleMedia Australia will address the opportunities for financing and producing online content at a conference in Melbourne next month. Now in its fourth year, the Generation Next: Online Video conference will be staged in tandem with the inaugural Australian Online Video Awards (OVAs) on October 14-15 at the Docklands Studios.
The conference is run by the Open Channel, the not-for-profit, membership based organisation which assists the professional development of emerging and early career filmmakers. The conference producer, Redman Entertainment.s David Redman said, .With the YouTube generation increasingly consuming online content and advertisers starting to following them, never before has there been more opportunity for creators to develop an audience online and build a career.
"This conference will bring together experts from both traditional and online media with creators who are already working between the two to...
The conference is run by the Open Channel, the not-for-profit, membership based organisation which assists the professional development of emerging and early career filmmakers. The conference producer, Redman Entertainment.s David Redman said, .With the YouTube generation increasingly consuming online content and advertisers starting to following them, never before has there been more opportunity for creators to develop an audience online and build a career.
"This conference will bring together experts from both traditional and online media with creators who are already working between the two to...
- 9/29/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Childhood's End, a Us science fiction mini-series based on a classic Arthur C. Clarke novel which begins filming in Melbourne on December 1, will be a great gig for Australian cast and crew and, most probably, VFX houses.
A high percentage of the cast and crew will be Australian, according to Brett Popplewell, who is partnered with Jeff Hayes in HayPop, the service company contracted by Universal Cable Productions.
Popplewell and Hayes were approached by NBCUniversal executives in February/March to assess whether the six-hour series could be made in Australia and, if so, to work out a creative and financial structure.
The Docklands Studios and Melbourne locations won out thanks to a number of factors including the Victorian government.s financial assistance, the location rebate, cast and crew availability, locations and a weakening of the local dollar versus the greenback.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi .really drove [the project] and helped push it over the line,...
A high percentage of the cast and crew will be Australian, according to Brett Popplewell, who is partnered with Jeff Hayes in HayPop, the service company contracted by Universal Cable Productions.
Popplewell and Hayes were approached by NBCUniversal executives in February/March to assess whether the six-hour series could be made in Australia and, if so, to work out a creative and financial structure.
The Docklands Studios and Melbourne locations won out thanks to a number of factors including the Victorian government.s financial assistance, the location rebate, cast and crew availability, locations and a weakening of the local dollar versus the greenback.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi .really drove [the project] and helped push it over the line,...
- 9/16/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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