International production may have a larger share of the limelight in Australia at the moment but its relationship with the local sector remains one of mutual benefit, according to a panel of screen agencies.
Thanks to Australia’s careful management of the pandemic, the industry is in the midst of a production boom. The government hopes to support the sector to leverage both this “once-in-a-century” opportunity and the global demand for content in the years ahead, writes Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher.
Ausfilm executive vice-president of international production Erin Stam will join the board of directors of the Association of Film Commissioners...
Ausfilm has a new director of US production in Amanda Browne, to be based in the organisation's Los Angeles office.
The expected flood of applications from overseas producers for the Federal Government's seven-year, $400 million extension of the Location Incentive Program (LIP) could prove to be a challenging exercise for the authorities.
The Federal Government has announced a seven-year, $400 million incentive to attract film and television productions to Australia.
Lawyer, corporate advisor and former Village Roadshow and ITV Studios Australia executive Peter Davey has been appointed to the Screen Australia board.
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has launched a campaign to rally production businesses to choose bushfire and drought affected areas - as well as crew members from these regions - when planning shoots.