Netflix, ABC, SBS and Paramount ANZ are among the 16 seed funders and founding members of Sustainable Screens Australia, a new initiative which will provide education, tools and resources to measure and reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
NBCUniversal's second season of 'La Brea', currently shooting in Melbourne, is believed to be one of the first productions globally to use a hybrid lithium-ion battery system to power its unit base - saving up to an estimated 20,000 litres of diesel fuel a month.
2019 coming-of-age documentary 'No Time For Quiet' has inspired an ABC live-action children's series, 'Turn Up the Volume' - in production now in Melbourne.
Not-for-profit production company Co-Curious has bolstered its creative ranks, welcoming author and scriptwriter Clare Atkins, producer Kali Reid, and actor Bali Padda.
AppleTV+'s 'Metropolis' will shoot in Victoria, with both state and federal governments also investing in new virtual production infrastructure and training at Docklands Studios Melbourne to support.
Dealmaking with streamers was once again on the agenda at last week's Screen Forever, as a selection of prominent Australian producers recounted their experiences of negotiating with various platforms.
Northern Pictures was crowned Production Business of the Year at Wednesday evening's Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Awards, while also taking home further gongs for 'See What You Made Do' and 'Love on the Spectrum'.
Victoria will again open itself up for NBCUniversal drama 'La Brea', which is returning to the state for a second season.