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The NSW government has opened an Expressions of Interest (EOI) process to find the location and industry partner to deliver Sydney’s long-awaited second studio. The government earmarked a $100 million capital fund for the project as part of its 2025-26…

New Zealand and Brazil have today signed an official co‑production agreement, strengthening screen industry ties and creating new opportunities for filmmakers in both countries. The agreement was signed in Brasília by New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston…

Here’s the full announcement of the merger plan, per Banijay. Banijay Group and RedBird IMI, the joint venture backed by RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi-based IMI media group, have entered into a strategic partnership to merge Banijay Entertainment (inclusive…

A raw, no-holds-barred teleplay co-created with Roger Donaldson, Derek caused a stir when it screened in 1974. Mune stars as an office worker on his last day, spiralling into fantasies and quiet desperation. Some critics were outraged; others recognised a…

Screen Australia has appointed filmmaker, policy advocate and Blackfella Films founder Rachel Perkins to the inaugural role of director of First Nations strategy. In the newly created position, Perkins will drive the strategic direction for Screen Australia’s First Nations department…

Wētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor has been recognised for his contributions to the visual effects industry at the 24th Annual VES Awards on Thursday night in Los Angeles. Global professional honorary society the Visual Effects Society (VES) awarded Sir…

Screen Australia has today announced $5.6 million in production and development funding for 44 documentaries that reflect the depth and diversity of Australian stories. Screen Australia’s Head of Documentary, Richard Huddleston, said: “From brave historical interrogations and intimate character studies…