Ushering in more international collaborations is a priority for Screen Australia, says chief executive Deirdre Brennan, who is now nearly 10 months into one of the biggest jobs in Australia’s audiovisual industry.
“There were only six final co-production certificates granted last year (23/24 financial year),” Brennan says. “Australia has a huge reputation for being highly creative and collaborative. Co-production has got to be a focus. There’s so much opportunity for creative and cultural exchange, and partnerships around the world.”
Australia and India recently signed an official co-production treaty, and Brennan says there is increasing interest from the prolific co-producing markets of Ireland, Canada and France, which already have treaties with Australia.
