The ABC and Screen Australia are thrilled to announce that Australia’s rock stars of comedy, Aunty Donna, are making their first foray into narrative comedy with the brand-new half hour series Aunty Donna’s Untitled Project. Filming from next week in Melbourne and starring Aunty Donna’s Mark Samual Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zachary Ruane, the high…
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Five Australian Projects Selected for TIFF 2022
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Five extraordinary Australian projects have been selected for the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from 8 -18 September. Feature films Blueback and Carmen will have their world premieres at the festival, while Sweet As, We Are Still Here and TV series Mystery Road: Origin will make their international premieres. “A…
Production Begins on Second Series of The PM’s Daughter
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The ABC and Screen Australia are pleased to announce cameras have rolled on the second series of the critically acclaimed political comedy-drama The PM’s Daughter produced by Fremantle Australia. The PM’s Daughter is filming on location throughout Sydney and will premiere on ABC ME next year. “We are very excited to be in production on…
$4.4 Million To Local Film Festivals & Events Over Three Years
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Screen Australia have announced triennial support for 18 key screen industry festivals and events from across the country, sharing $1.48 million per year from 2022-2025. Screen Australia’s CEO, Graeme Mason explained that funding has been allocated to major film festivals in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, as well as those dedicated to serving…
Production Underway on Turn Up the Volume
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Filming has commenced in Melbourne on ABC ME’s latest live action offering Turn Up The Volume with major production investment from Screen Australia. Produced by Matchbox Pictures and Film Camp, the 10-part series will follow a group of young female and gender diverse teenagers who start a band at a music camp held in Melbourne’s…
Writer/ Director Noora Niasari Debut Feature Shayda Announced
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The highly anticipated feature debut Shayda, from writer and director Noora Niasari, starring Iranian actress Zar Amir-Ebrahimi (Tehran Taboo, Morgen sind wir frei) with major production investment from Screen Australia. Melbourne-based Niasari is well known for her award-winning short films including Waterfall which screened at the 66th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) where it was…
Julia Garner, Hugo Weaving & Jessica Henwick To Star in The Royal Hotel
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Julia Garner (Inventing Anna, Ozark), Hugo Weaving (Oranges and Sunshine, The Matrix) and Jessica Henwick (The Matrix Resurrections and upcoming Knives Out 2) are set to star in The Royal Hotel directed by Kitty Green. The Royal Hotel will reunite Green and Garner who previously worked together on Green’s breakout hit The Assistant which premiered…
Four Dramas Commissioned Through the Digital Originals initiative
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SBS, NITV and Screen Australia are thrilled to announce four new dramas developed through the Digital Originals initiative have been commissioned. A Beginners Guide to Grief, Night Bloomers, Latecomers, and Appetite explore contemporary issues in fresh and innovative ways and will premiere on SBS On Demand from 2022. Digital Originals is a joint initiative of…
Production Starts on Bali 2002 Series
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Stan, the 9Network and Screen Australia have announced that production has commenced on the upcoming Stan Original and 9Network co-commissioned series Bali 2002 – with the four-part series set to premiere later this year on Stan. Based on the 2002 terrorist attacks on Bali’s tourist hotspots, Bali 2002 is an inspiring drama that explores how…
Jess Hill Returning to SBS With Yes, No, Maybe
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SBS and Screen Australia have announced that investigative journalist Jess Hill will return to SBS, with the commissioning of her new documentary series Yes, No, Maybe. In 2021 Jess and the team from Northern Pictures journeyed into Australian homes to explore a national crisis, domestic abuse, with See What You Made Me Do. In this…