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Screenworks in partnership with Netflix have opened applications for their next Regional Crew Pathways Program!

We're pleased to support this initiative that provides four recent film and media graduates with a highly sought after opportunity to get their first professional paid crew role.

Find out more: https://screenworks.com.au/learn/regional-crew-pathways-program-2024/

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On set of Seachange. Photo courtesy of Screenworks.

This NAIDOC Week join us on 12 July for our next Power Lunch with Gillian Moody, Filmmaker and Founder of Kalori Productions and Jonathan Page, Producer and Founder of Bonsai Films.

We’ll be discussing pitching projects to market partners and collaboration between filmmakers and distributors while releasing feature films and documentaries.

Gillian and Jonathan will be in conversation with Screen NSW Investment Manager Hayley Johnson, followed by a Q&A.

Register today!
events.humanitix.com/screen-nsw-power-lunch-webinar-with-gillian-moody-and-jonathan-page

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Applications for Ones To Watch 2024 are now open!

First run in 2013, Ones To Watch is designed to help early-career screen producers take their careers to new heights.

The program again includes the exciting opportunity to secure the coveted $20,000 Ones To Watch Screen Placement, supported by Screen Australia.

Proudly supported by Screen Australia, Film Finances Australasia, Fulcrum Media Finance, Media Arts Lawyers, Media Super, SBS Australia, Screen NSW.

More Info on the Ones To Watch program: https://spa.swoogo.com/otw24/home

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Ones To Watch 2023 Cohort. Photo courtesy of
Screen Producers Australia

It’s baaaaaccckkkk! 🤩

Season 2 of the Screen NSW-supported series Colin from Accounts premieres today on Binge - with a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, we're sure we're not the only ones excited to see what our new favourite duo (and doggy) get up to!

GREAT NEWS! 🔊

Due to popular demand, a recorded version of last week’s Power Lunch session with Que Minh Luu, Director of Content ANZ at Netflix, is now temporarily available online through to 10 June.

We discuss Netflix's Australian slate, deep dive into what kind of projects Netflix is looking for and how they prefer to be pitched. Access the recording here: https://youtu.be/RkhNJgNQ_KI

Hollywood is simply FALLING for Sydney as the setting of its blockbuster films!

Ausfilm caught up with The Fall Guy director/producer David Leitch, producer Kelly McCormick and actor/producer Ryan Gosling to discuss why Sydney was the perfect location for the movie’s record-breaking stunts, the invaluable support they received from the government and Screen NSW to access the city’s most iconic locations, and why it’s always an honour to work with Aussie crews.

Ausfilm Insider: The Fall Guy Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

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Applications are now open for For Film's Sake and Film Festival - Platform.

The suite of talent development programs are designed to create more agile development behaviours and outcomes via rapid cycles of idea generation and testing for screen professionals.

This year the program will expand to two streams - Platform: Lab, an incubator to support writers, creatives and producers develop new skills, collaborations and content, and Platform: Margins, which is a separate program to support script and story editors develop their skills and sensibilities in the development room.

Find out more: https://forfilmssake.org/platform/

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Platform 2023, L-R: Matt Bostock, Lizzie Cater, Luke Agius, Jessica Pearce, Debbie Zhou. Photo courtesy of For Film's Sake.

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Applications are now open for the Pathways Development Program!

The new initiative, executive produced by Stop Films, supports the continuation of a career in screen for emerging NSW creatives with disability by assisting three creative teams develop material that is ready to pitch, as well providing the opportunity to build networks and relationships with experienced industry practitioners.

The program is open to new applications and previous recipients of the Screenability Film Fund.

Find out more https://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-support/pathways-development-program

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Behind the Scenes on Screenability Short Film Chum. Photo: Adam Edwards.

NEW POWER LUNCH 👊 🥪

Join us at 1pm on 26 April as we do a deep dive with Paul Wiegard, Co-Founder and CEO of Madman Films, into the Australian theatrical landscape, what he’s looking for across feature films and documentaries and his approach to the international market.

Paul will be in conversation with Screen NSW Investment Manager Amelia Rowe, followed by a Q&A.

Register today!

Screen NSW Power Lunch webinar: With Paul Wiegard, Co-Founder and CEO of Madman Entertainment | Humanitix Join Screen NSW in conversation with Paul Wiegard as part of our monthly webinar series.

Anyone But You has become a global box office smash since its release in cinemas, grossing over $200 million worldwide!

Off the back of its success, we spoke to Location Manager Jeremy Peek about scouting Sydney’s iconic landmarks for the movie.
Read the interview: https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/location-manager-jeremy-peek-on-why-sydney-was-the-ideal-location-for-hit-rom-com-anyone-but-you/
Ausfilm

Location Manager Jeremy Peek on why Sydney was the ideal location for hit rom-com Anyone But You Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

New date!

Register for the rescheduled Screen NSW Power Lunch with Amanda Duthie, Donna Chang and Alicia Brown of Stan. Originals.

Join us on Wednesday 3 April 2024 at 1.00pm.

Screen NSW Power Lunch webinar: With Amanda Duthie, Donna Chang and Alicia Brown of Stan Originals - 3 April | Humanitix Join Screen NSW in conversation with Amanda Duthie, Donna Chang and Alicia Brown as part of our monthly webinar series.

It’s game on for NSW digital game creators with applications now open for Screen NSW’s new Digital Games Seed Development Program! 🎮

Targeted at emerging and small-medium enterprise digital game creators, grants of up to $30,000 are available.

The funds can be used by creators to advance early concept original game ideas to the next stage of development or to secure investment for full-scale development.

Learn more: https://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-support/digital-games-seed-development-program

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Image credit: Phantom Galaxies, courtesy of Blowfish Studios.

The first images of the Australian original series The Narrow Road to the Deep North starring Jacob Elordi are here!

Production has just wrapped in NSW for the five-part series, based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel.

Adapted by writer Shaun Grant and directed by Justin Kurzel, we’re excited for the show to hit Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Curio Pictures

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Images courtesy of Prime Video.

Stan. has released its 2024 'Originals' slate today and it’s great to see so many Screen NSW-supported productions in the line-up:

Brand new Stan Originals - Critical Incident, Sunny Nights and Nugget
Stan Originals to return – Black Snow, Bump and Ten Pound Poms
Brand new Stan Original Documentary – Revealed: Malka Leifer
Stan Originals still to premiere - Population 11, Revealed: Otto by Otto and Revealed: How to Poison A Planet

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Stan Showcase Launch. L-R Trent O'Donnell, Cailah Scobie, Claudia Karvan, Ben Feldman, Michelle Visage, Martin Kugeler, Perry Mooney, Phil Lloyd

OPPORTUNITY ALERT!

After last year's success, the Short to Feature Fast Track initiative is back in 2024!

The initiative will provide an opportunity for up to five creative teams with fresh voices to develop a short film or proof of concept production, and to further develop the concept into a low-budget feature film.

Successful teams will be allocated an experienced, NSW-based Executive Producer by Screen NSW to provide guidance across both production of the short film and script development.

Applications for Stage 1 are now open, and close Thursday 28 March 2024.

Find out more https://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-support/short-to-feature-fast-track-initiative

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Behind The Scenes on Luna And The Brain Tuna, shot on Stage 7 at Disney Studios. L - R Lucca Barone-Peters, Leah Purcell. Photo: Ravyna Jassani

Did you catch the premiere of House of Gods last night on ABC TV + iview?

The drama series follows the lives of an ambitious Iraqi Australian family grappling with newfound power and privilege when their charismatic patriarch is elected Head Cleric of their local mosque. House of Gods takes audiences behind the walls of an imam’s family and the community he leads, exploring the personal cost of power and ambition.

You can watch all episodes now on ABC iview.

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House of Gods episode 1. Photos courtesy of Matchbox Pictures.

Join us for our next Power Lunch on 1st March!

We'll be speaking to Amanda Duthie, Head of Stan Originals and Donna Chang and Alicia Brown from the Stan. Originals team.

Join us as we explore what kind of projects Stan is looking for and how best to pitch to them.

Register today! https://events.humanitix.com/screen-nsw-power-lunch-webinar-with-amanda-duthie-donna-chang-and-alicia-brown-of-stan-originals

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Australians in Film and Screen Australia have announced UNTAPPED is returning for 2024 with Award-winning Masterclass speakers!

UNTAPPED is a development program for undiscovered and historically excluded Australian writers and directors to create career pathways into the LA market.

Danny Philippou, Alice Bell, Noora Niasari and Sabir Pirzada will host a series of masterclasses from March until June. Up to six recipients will be selected to participate in an online development lab between August and November, with each receiving individualised mentorship, story consultation, creative feedback, and professional development support.

Applications for UNTAPPED are currently open. Find out more

UNTAPPED - Australians in Film We are excited to announce the UNTAPPED 2024 Masterclass Speakers are award-winning co-writer and co-director of the global breakout hit, A24’s Talk to Me, Danny Philippou; award-winning executive producer and writer of Amazon’s Expats, Alice Bell; award-winning writer and director of indie feat...

Are you or someone you know looking to transition into the screen industry?

The Set Educated program is aimed at delivering workers with transferrable skills to meet current production demands and sustain long-term growth.

Workshop attendees will hear about the range of crew roles available – directly from people working in them – before they meet with them and potential employers in a series of small roundtables.

The first session is on Saturday 10 February. Learn more https://www.mediamentors.com.au/copy-of-below-the-line
Media Mentors Australia The National Institute of Dramatic Art Arts and Cultural Exchange - ACE Screenworks

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Photo courtesy of Medi Mentors Australia.