Film Victoria has welcomed four new executives as it looks to expand its slate of international and domestic production.
Production has begun in Victoria on Garth Davis' sci-fi psychological thriller 'Foe', starring Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal and Aaron Pierre.
"I would have not been able to do 'Dune' without Greig. He was my strongest ally on the set."
Applicants for the 2022 Screenrights Cultural Fund will be able to draw on assistance from the organisation in making their submissions as part of this year's New Opportunities theme.
In addition to host Rebel Wilson, there is set to be a significant Antipodean presence at this year's BAFTA Awards, with Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog' scoring some eight nominations today, and cinematographer Greig Fraser also recognised for his lensing of 'Dune'.
With Western Australia's COVID-free bubble likely nearing its end, the state's production sector is navigating the effect of an indefinite hard border while bracing for the inevitable spread of the virus.
The shortlist for this year's Film Lab: New Voices feature film skills development program have been revealed, with seven teams selected for the second round.