Increased awareness of Australian projects in a post-strike international market has producers cautiously optimistic about what 2024 may bring, although variables regarding financing and securing cast and crew require plenty of continued consideration.
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Feature film 'Honey Ant Dreamers', which goes behind the birth of the Western Desert Art Movement, is set to shoot in the Northern Territory next year, with US actor and comedian - and avid Indigenous art collector - Steve Martin as executive producer.
CJZ's true crime documentary Con Girl, which explores the many lies and lives of Australian serial con woman Samantha Azzopardi, will air on Channel 7 and 7plus across two nights from September 17
Screen Australia has taken the next steps with its below-the-line training initiatives, unveiling the recipients and host companies for BTL Next Step, the Production Crew Skills Training Fund, and the Transferable Skills and Returning Crew Training Fund, while also announcing $1.7 million of industry development funding across the programs.
Stan is in production on another sport-based documentary series, this time focusing on Australia's rugby union team as they prepare for the 2023 World Cup in France.
A new report commissioned by Screen Producers Australia has found that while production companies are willing to trade their IP for a good deal, the value of their work may not be reflected in negotiations with streaming services.
Screen Producers Australia has announced the UK and Australian companies that will participate in UK Connect, an initiative designed to help producers from both territories secure international partners and financing.