David Strong will be the next CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc), succeeding Annabelle Sheehan.
Strong has worked in the screen industry since 2006, including as a specialist advisor on major projects such as Disney’s Mulan and Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV series.
He is the co-owner of Wellington-based Craftinc.Films Limited, and has written, directed and produced several independent short films.
Strong was also a founding member and inaugural chair of ScreenSafe, an independent pan-industry body established to improve the New Zealand screen sector’s health and safety and ensure safe workplaces.
Outside of the screen industry, Strong is currently leading the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE), at Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua Tertiary Education Commission.
He is also a former lieutenant colonel with a 22-year Nz Army career, serving in the Middle East, Sarajevo, Bosnia and East Timor, with two United Nations Commendations for Service to Peace.
Strong has worked in the screen industry since 2006, including as a specialist advisor on major projects such as Disney’s Mulan and Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV series.
He is the co-owner of Wellington-based Craftinc.Films Limited, and has written, directed and produced several independent short films.
Strong was also a founding member and inaugural chair of ScreenSafe, an independent pan-industry body established to improve the New Zealand screen sector’s health and safety and ensure safe workplaces.
Outside of the screen industry, Strong is currently leading the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE), at Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua Tertiary Education Commission.
He is also a former lieutenant colonel with a 22-year Nz Army career, serving in the Middle East, Sarajevo, Bosnia and East Timor, with two United Nations Commendations for Service to Peace.
- 6/14/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
The New Zealand Film Commission has appointed of David Strong as its new CEO. He replaces Annabelle Sheehan, who stepped down from the role in May after three and a half years in the role.
With a background both in the army and the film industry, String has been a specialist advisor to major motion pictures and international streaming TV series since 2006. These include Disney’s “Mulan” and Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” TV series. He is a co-owner of Wellington-based Craftinc Films Limited and has written, directed and produced several independent short films.
In 2015, Strong was a founding member and inaugural Chair of ScreenSafe, an independent pan-industry body established to improve the New Zealand screen sector’s health and safety and ensure safe workplaces for all persons involved in screen production. Its guidelines were part of the industry’s response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Strong is currently leading...
With a background both in the army and the film industry, String has been a specialist advisor to major motion pictures and international streaming TV series since 2006. These include Disney’s “Mulan” and Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” TV series. He is a co-owner of Wellington-based Craftinc Films Limited and has written, directed and produced several independent short films.
In 2015, Strong was a founding member and inaugural Chair of ScreenSafe, an independent pan-industry body established to improve the New Zealand screen sector’s health and safety and ensure safe workplaces for all persons involved in screen production. Its guidelines were part of the industry’s response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Strong is currently leading...
- 6/14/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Six New Zealand screenwriters have been chosen to participate in the inaugural Black List New Zealand Project.
The project, stemming from a partnership between the Black List and the New Zealand Film Commission, is a professional development workshop and mentorship series. Bolstered by the presence of global screen industry executives, who will head up panels, mentor the writers and advise them on fine-tuning their scripts, its aim is to amplify the voices of underrepresented filmmakers, while promoting relationships between writers and producers, and creating international opportunities for New Zealand feature films.
The six participating filmmakers will receive up to Nz$25,000 in development financing from the Nzfc for completing the next draft of their scripts. The scripts they submitted to land a spot at the Black List New Zealand Project cover genres ranging from romance to comedy, crime and horror, and were selected from a pool of 179 for their unique perspectives.
The project, stemming from a partnership between the Black List and the New Zealand Film Commission, is a professional development workshop and mentorship series. Bolstered by the presence of global screen industry executives, who will head up panels, mentor the writers and advise them on fine-tuning their scripts, its aim is to amplify the voices of underrepresented filmmakers, while promoting relationships between writers and producers, and creating international opportunities for New Zealand feature films.
The six participating filmmakers will receive up to Nz$25,000 in development financing from the Nzfc for completing the next draft of their scripts. The scripts they submitted to land a spot at the Black List New Zealand Project cover genres ranging from romance to comedy, crime and horror, and were selected from a pool of 179 for their unique perspectives.
- 5/12/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The New Zealand International Film Festival, normally held in mid-year, will shift to new dates later in 2021. It plans to operate as an in-cinema event in October, November and December.
The move reflects an anticipated improvement in coronavirus conditions by the fourth quarter of the year. It also helps avoid a dates clash with the Cannes film festival, which recently shifted its planned operation from May to July.
“By moving our dates, we can maximize every opportunity to present the film festival to the high international standard our audience enjoys and expects,” festival organizers said. The new dates allow them to pick up titles that will premiere at Cannes, Venice and Toronto.
Organizers also anticipate the festival returning to its usual July and August timing in 2022.
“The (New Zealand) government’s rollout projections indicate that vaccinating all border and managed quarantine facility workers will soon be complete, and this critical...
The move reflects an anticipated improvement in coronavirus conditions by the fourth quarter of the year. It also helps avoid a dates clash with the Cannes film festival, which recently shifted its planned operation from May to July.
“By moving our dates, we can maximize every opportunity to present the film festival to the high international standard our audience enjoys and expects,” festival organizers said. The new dates allow them to pick up titles that will premiere at Cannes, Venice and Toronto.
Organizers also anticipate the festival returning to its usual July and August timing in 2022.
“The (New Zealand) government’s rollout projections indicate that vaccinating all border and managed quarantine facility workers will soon be complete, and this critical...
- 3/23/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Korea’s New Strikes Multi-Picture Deal With Library Pictures
Korean outfit Next Entertainment World (New) and financier Library Pictures International have signed a three-year co-financing deal covering a slate of Korean-language films. The companies say the pact will focus on making diverse titles with appeal for local filmgoers as well as the potential to be harnessed for remakes in the U.S. and around the world. Next Entertainment World’s projects to date include Train To Busan, Peninsula and The Great Battle. Library has investments in Legendary Pictures and operates co-financing deals in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey. CAA Media Finance, Evolution Media Capital, and O’Melveny & Myers advised on the deal. The deal was negotiated with Danny Lee and Whitney Kim for New.
“The partnership with Library will be a driving force in expanding opportunities for Korean storytellers and accelerate our overall growth,” said Kim Jae-min, President of New’s film department.
Korean outfit Next Entertainment World (New) and financier Library Pictures International have signed a three-year co-financing deal covering a slate of Korean-language films. The companies say the pact will focus on making diverse titles with appeal for local filmgoers as well as the potential to be harnessed for remakes in the U.S. and around the world. Next Entertainment World’s projects to date include Train To Busan, Peninsula and The Great Battle. Library has investments in Legendary Pictures and operates co-financing deals in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey. CAA Media Finance, Evolution Media Capital, and O’Melveny & Myers advised on the deal. The deal was negotiated with Danny Lee and Whitney Kim for New.
“The partnership with Library will be a driving force in expanding opportunities for Korean storytellers and accelerate our overall growth,” said Kim Jae-min, President of New’s film department.
- 3/18/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) CEO Annabelle Sheehan is set to depart her role and return to Australia after three years at the helm of the organisation.
The Nzfc announced Sheehan’s resignation today, citing her desire to focus on her family while she completes her treatment for breast cancer, which she has been undergoing for the past six months. She will make a full recovery.
Nzfc chair Dame Kerry Prendergast said the board was “saddened” by her resignation and the reasons for it, commending Sheehan for continuing to lead the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives, including the New Zealand Government’s Covid-19 recovery funds.
Sheehan joined the commission in 2018 from the South Australian Film Corporation (Safc), where as CEO, she supported over 30 productions to shoot in the state, while also introducing programs such as the Aboriginal Screen Strategy and Gender Agenda.
Her commitment to diversity, inclusion,...
The Nzfc announced Sheehan’s resignation today, citing her desire to focus on her family while she completes her treatment for breast cancer, which she has been undergoing for the past six months. She will make a full recovery.
Nzfc chair Dame Kerry Prendergast said the board was “saddened” by her resignation and the reasons for it, commending Sheehan for continuing to lead the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives, including the New Zealand Government’s Covid-19 recovery funds.
Sheehan joined the commission in 2018 from the South Australian Film Corporation (Safc), where as CEO, she supported over 30 productions to shoot in the state, while also introducing programs such as the Aboriginal Screen Strategy and Gender Agenda.
Her commitment to diversity, inclusion,...
- 3/18/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
The New Zealand Film Commission’s CEO Annabelle Sheehan is stepping down. The leadership change was announced Thursday by the Nzfc’s chair Kerry Prendergast.
Sheehan has held the position for three years and is a well-known and widely respected figure in the New Zealand and Australian screen industries. Prendergast said the Nzfc’s board was saddened by Sheehan’s departure, revealing that the executive has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer over the past six months and has chosen to return to her home of Australia to focus on her health and family. The organization added that Sheehan “...
Sheehan has held the position for three years and is a well-known and widely respected figure in the New Zealand and Australian screen industries. Prendergast said the Nzfc’s board was saddened by Sheehan’s departure, revealing that the executive has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer over the past six months and has chosen to return to her home of Australia to focus on her health and family. The organization added that Sheehan “...
- 3/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The New Zealand Film Commission’s CEO Annabelle Sheehan is stepping down. The leadership change was announced Thursday by the Nzfc’s chair Kerry Prendergast.
Sheehan has held the position for three years and is a well-known and widely respected figure in the New Zealand and Australian screen industries. Prendergast said the Nzfc’s board was saddened by Sheehan’s departure, revealing that the executive has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer over the past six months and has chosen to return to her home of Australia to focus on her health and family. The organization added that Sheehan “...
Sheehan has held the position for three years and is a well-known and widely respected figure in the New Zealand and Australian screen industries. Prendergast said the Nzfc’s board was saddened by Sheehan’s departure, revealing that the executive has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer over the past six months and has chosen to return to her home of Australia to focus on her health and family. The organization added that Sheehan “...
- 3/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Filmmakers need to navigate tight entry rules, admission caps and strict quarantine protocols.
Film and TV production has been back on track for months in Australia and New Zealand and the two southern hemisphere countries have attracted various footloose shoots that might otherwise have shot in locked-down Europe or North America.
But it is not plain sailing and international filmmakers need to contend with tight entry rules, caps on total arrivals and strict quarantine periods to get into either territory.
First to re-open to international shoots after a strict lockdown in March 2020 was New Zealand. There have been 388 people, “related...
Film and TV production has been back on track for months in Australia and New Zealand and the two southern hemisphere countries have attracted various footloose shoots that might otherwise have shot in locked-down Europe or North America.
But it is not plain sailing and international filmmakers need to contend with tight entry rules, caps on total arrivals and strict quarantine periods to get into either territory.
First to re-open to international shoots after a strict lockdown in March 2020 was New Zealand. There have been 388 people, “related...
- 2/18/2021
- by Sandy George
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The Black List is partnering with the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) for the Black List New Zealand Project (Blnzp). The new initiative is a one-off fund script development workshop designed to foster the creative relationship between writers and producers and stimulate international opportunities for New Zealand feature films. In addition, the Nzfc hopes to cast a wide net for New Zealand screenwriting talent and connect with projects at various stages of development. The further strengthens the Black List’s push for more inclusive storytelling in film.
“The New Zealand Film Commission aims to build great screen relationships between New Zealand writers and producers, amplify the voices of people who have been underrepresented, and find audiences for those voices,” said Annabelle Sheehan, CEO of the Nzfc. “We are proud to be able to draw from the Black List’s global screen expertise and the widely acknowledged excellence that drives their platform.
“The New Zealand Film Commission aims to build great screen relationships between New Zealand writers and producers, amplify the voices of people who have been underrepresented, and find audiences for those voices,” said Annabelle Sheehan, CEO of the Nzfc. “We are proud to be able to draw from the Black List’s global screen expertise and the widely acknowledged excellence that drives their platform.
- 1/18/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from top right: Sue Maslin, Nick Murray, Jub Clerc and Daley Pearson.
When this writer re-joined If in 2017, Netflix had an estimated 2.8 million subscribers, Stan had about 800,000 customers and the highest-rating entertainment show, The Block finale, attracted 2.5 million viewers in the five mainland capitals.
Today the streaming giant has approximately 5.8 million subs, Stan has 2.2 million and, major sporting events aside, broadcasters can only dream about that kind of reach.
Tim Worner was CEO of Seven West Media, Michelle Guthrie was the ABC’s not widely admired MD, Michael Ebeid drove Sbs and Paul Anderson ran Network 10 – all gone.
Among the heads of the screen agencies were Screen Queensland’s Tracey Vieira, Create Nsw’s Michael Brealey, Film Victoria’s Jenni Tosi, the South Australian Film Corporation’s Annabelle Sheehan and Screenwest’s Ian Booth.
Mitch Fifield was the largely ineffectual Minister for Communications and the Arts, Chris Hilton steered Essential Media,...
When this writer re-joined If in 2017, Netflix had an estimated 2.8 million subscribers, Stan had about 800,000 customers and the highest-rating entertainment show, The Block finale, attracted 2.5 million viewers in the five mainland capitals.
Today the streaming giant has approximately 5.8 million subs, Stan has 2.2 million and, major sporting events aside, broadcasters can only dream about that kind of reach.
Tim Worner was CEO of Seven West Media, Michelle Guthrie was the ABC’s not widely admired MD, Michael Ebeid drove Sbs and Paul Anderson ran Network 10 – all gone.
Among the heads of the screen agencies were Screen Queensland’s Tracey Vieira, Create Nsw’s Michael Brealey, Film Victoria’s Jenni Tosi, the South Australian Film Corporation’s Annabelle Sheehan and Screenwest’s Ian Booth.
Mitch Fifield was the largely ineffectual Minister for Communications and the Arts, Chris Hilton steered Essential Media,...
- 10/29/2020
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Niki Caro on set with Mulan (Yifei Liu)..
As Niki Caro’s Mulan launches globally on Disney+ tonight, Wift Australia and Wift New Zealand announced they are staging a virtual event with the filmmaker and Dop Mandy Walker.
Caro and Walker will discuss their collaboration on the live action tale of China’s legendary female warrior and share personal success stories and tips on maintaining creative drive during the Covid-19 lockdown.
“Wift Virtual is honoured to offer members and a global audience the opportunity to listen and learn from these two talented women,” said Wift Australia chair Katrina Irawati Graham.
“Mulan is a landmark for gender representation on set. We hope Disney’s lead inspires other production companies to hire more female teams.”
Yifei Liu plays Hua Mulan, eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, who steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun,...
As Niki Caro’s Mulan launches globally on Disney+ tonight, Wift Australia and Wift New Zealand announced they are staging a virtual event with the filmmaker and Dop Mandy Walker.
Caro and Walker will discuss their collaboration on the live action tale of China’s legendary female warrior and share personal success stories and tips on maintaining creative drive during the Covid-19 lockdown.
“Wift Virtual is honoured to offer members and a global audience the opportunity to listen and learn from these two talented women,” said Wift Australia chair Katrina Irawati Graham.
“Mulan is a landmark for gender representation on set. We hope Disney’s lead inspires other production companies to hire more female teams.”
Yifei Liu plays Hua Mulan, eldest daughter of an honoured warrior, who steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun,...
- 9/4/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Lee-Ann Tjunypa Buckskin.
The South Australian Film Corp. is looking to hire an experienced First Nations creative executive to join the production and development team.
The newly created position is among a number of new roles that are part of a restructure by Safc CEO Kate Croser.
The agency is finalising its 2020-2023 strategic plan, which will be launched as a virtual Town Hall live stream event on Tuesday July 14.
The blueprint is designed to stimulate the recovery and growth of the Sa screen sector. With the changed team structure, the organisation maintains a similar number of positions.
The executive, First Nations industry development will work with Beth Neate, head of production and development, and Lee-Ann Tjunypa Buckskin, First Nations strategy executive, to deliver the First Nations strategic plan.
The Aboriginal Screen Strategy 2015-2020 was launched under Annabelle Sheehan’s term, guided by Tjunypa Buckskin, who is deputy chair of the Australia Council.
The South Australian Film Corp. is looking to hire an experienced First Nations creative executive to join the production and development team.
The newly created position is among a number of new roles that are part of a restructure by Safc CEO Kate Croser.
The agency is finalising its 2020-2023 strategic plan, which will be launched as a virtual Town Hall live stream event on Tuesday July 14.
The blueprint is designed to stimulate the recovery and growth of the Sa screen sector. With the changed team structure, the organisation maintains a similar number of positions.
The executive, First Nations industry development will work with Beth Neate, head of production and development, and Lee-Ann Tjunypa Buckskin, First Nations strategy executive, to deliver the First Nations strategic plan.
The Aboriginal Screen Strategy 2015-2020 was launched under Annabelle Sheehan’s term, guided by Tjunypa Buckskin, who is deputy chair of the Australia Council.
- 6/28/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘The Girl On The Bridge’.
The New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) will be one of eight organisations to present a curated selection of docs-in-progress as part of Cannes Docs.
Running June 22 – 26 as part of the now virtual Marché du Film, the in progress showcase is designed for decision makers such as festival programmers and sales agents looking for new titles.
The films will be presented by a video pitch and 10-minute sequence of the rough cut.
The four New Zealand documentaries and filmmakers are:
The Girl on The Bridge – director Leanne Pooley, producers Cass Avery and Alex Reed. The story of a young woman with the weight of a generation on her shoulders. Having survived her own suicidal struggles Jazz Thornton is a mental health activist, fighting to change how society and the system are dealing with young people like her. This is a film about hope. It is a film about redemption.
The New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) will be one of eight organisations to present a curated selection of docs-in-progress as part of Cannes Docs.
Running June 22 – 26 as part of the now virtual Marché du Film, the in progress showcase is designed for decision makers such as festival programmers and sales agents looking for new titles.
The films will be presented by a video pitch and 10-minute sequence of the rough cut.
The four New Zealand documentaries and filmmakers are:
The Girl on The Bridge – director Leanne Pooley, producers Cass Avery and Alex Reed. The story of a young woman with the weight of a generation on her shoulders. Having survived her own suicidal struggles Jazz Thornton is a mental health activist, fighting to change how society and the system are dealing with young people like her. This is a film about hope. It is a film about redemption.
- 6/11/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan.
The New Zealand screen industry has developed a set of Covid-19 health and safety protocols, endorsed by government, paving the way for production to restart.
Funded by the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc), the policies were developed by ScreenSafe with a team of industry experts, and are housed online for production companies and producers to draw from.
The protocols include guidance on physical distancing and hygiene, covering topics like site entry, close working arrangements, meetings, eating arrangements, toilet and changing facilities, traveling in vehicles and hand washing. The protocols advise that work that cannot be carried out in a ‘contactless way’ cannot be carried out i.e. any work within 1 metre, such as make up.
The document also addresses mental health and wellbeing, acknowledging some crew members may be at significant risk of distress during the pandemic.
Every production is required to complete a registration with...
The New Zealand screen industry has developed a set of Covid-19 health and safety protocols, endorsed by government, paving the way for production to restart.
Funded by the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc), the policies were developed by ScreenSafe with a team of industry experts, and are housed online for production companies and producers to draw from.
The protocols include guidance on physical distancing and hygiene, covering topics like site entry, close working arrangements, meetings, eating arrangements, toilet and changing facilities, traveling in vehicles and hand washing. The protocols advise that work that cannot be carried out in a ‘contactless way’ cannot be carried out i.e. any work within 1 metre, such as make up.
The document also addresses mental health and wellbeing, acknowledging some crew members may be at significant risk of distress during the pandemic.
Every production is required to complete a registration with...
- 5/11/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: New Zealand’s health and safety production protocols have been endorsed by the national government, we can reveal, meaning production can restart in the country after it was halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Some film and TV shoots “are already safely underway,” the New Zealand Film Commission has confirmed to us. This potentially paves the way for the country’s highest-profile productions, James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Amazon’s The Lord Of The Rings series, to get back underway.
Cameron and producer Jon Landau were filming live-action elements of the big-budget sequels when the pandemic struck. Since then, they have continued to work on the film’s virtual production in California and with Weta Digital on the visual effects.
The official Avatar twitter feed yesterday posted an image of Cameron on set directing actors in a water tank. However, the timing and location of the shoot isn’t clear.
Some film and TV shoots “are already safely underway,” the New Zealand Film Commission has confirmed to us. This potentially paves the way for the country’s highest-profile productions, James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Amazon’s The Lord Of The Rings series, to get back underway.
Cameron and producer Jon Landau were filming live-action elements of the big-budget sequels when the pandemic struck. Since then, they have continued to work on the film’s virtual production in California and with Weta Digital on the visual effects.
The official Avatar twitter feed yesterday posted an image of Cameron on set directing actors in a water tank. However, the timing and location of the shoot isn’t clear.
- 5/7/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan.
The New Zealand Film Commission has confirmed CEO Annabelle Sheehan has been diagnosed with the Covid-19 novel coronavirus.
According to a statement from the commission, Sheehan’s symptoms are currently minor, and she is recovering in isolation at home in Wellington.
During her recovery, COO Mladen Ivanic will stand in as acting CEO.
“During the three-day period in which Annabelle was working in the Wellington office, asymptomatic but infectious, the Nzfc was trialling its virtual-meeting capability. Therefore, there was reduced staff contact, and no physical contact with people in the film industry or with other government officials, and none with Ministers or Parliamentary staff. Other professional and personal contacts have been informed,” the statement said.
“All Nzfc staff, who are already working remotely, have been told. Those in close contact with Annabelle during the three-day period are informing or have informed their professional and personal contacts.
The New Zealand Film Commission has confirmed CEO Annabelle Sheehan has been diagnosed with the Covid-19 novel coronavirus.
According to a statement from the commission, Sheehan’s symptoms are currently minor, and she is recovering in isolation at home in Wellington.
During her recovery, COO Mladen Ivanic will stand in as acting CEO.
“During the three-day period in which Annabelle was working in the Wellington office, asymptomatic but infectious, the Nzfc was trialling its virtual-meeting capability. Therefore, there was reduced staff contact, and no physical contact with people in the film industry or with other government officials, and none with Ministers or Parliamentary staff. Other professional and personal contacts have been informed,” the statement said.
“All Nzfc staff, who are already working remotely, have been told. Those in close contact with Annabelle during the three-day period are informing or have informed their professional and personal contacts.
- 3/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Annabelle Sheehan, CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission, has been confirmed as diagnosed with the Covid-19 coronavirus.
An announcement was made Wednesday by the organization. It said that Sheehan’s symptoms are currently minor, and that she is recovering in isolation at home in Wellington.
New Zealand currently has relatively few cases of the virus, but numbers are rising and the country is now adopting some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions. Its highest state of alert will be activated from 11.59pm Wednesday local time.
New Zealand has 205 cases of Covid-19. Of these, four cases are considered community transmission as the source of the infection is unknown. The case total increased by 47 in the last day.
“During the three-day period in which Annabelle was working in the Wellington office, asymptomatic but infectious, the Nzfc was trialling its virtual-meeting capability. Therefore, there was reduced staff contact, and no physical...
An announcement was made Wednesday by the organization. It said that Sheehan’s symptoms are currently minor, and that she is recovering in isolation at home in Wellington.
New Zealand currently has relatively few cases of the virus, but numbers are rising and the country is now adopting some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions. Its highest state of alert will be activated from 11.59pm Wednesday local time.
New Zealand has 205 cases of Covid-19. Of these, four cases are considered community transmission as the source of the infection is unknown. The case total increased by 47 in the last day.
“During the three-day period in which Annabelle was working in the Wellington office, asymptomatic but infectious, the Nzfc was trialling its virtual-meeting capability. Therefore, there was reduced staff contact, and no physical...
- 3/25/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Nz Pm Jacinda Ardern. (Photo: Michael Bradley)
All New Zealand-based production will enter hiatus after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that the country will be placed into lockdown from Wednesday in order to contain the spread of Covid-19.
The almost complete societal lockdown – expected to last four weeks – will see people instructed to stay at home and self-isolate, and only essential services and businesses remain open.
Some productions, such as James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series, had already suspending filming.
As a result of the lockdown, Nz’s cinemas will also close.
Following the announcement of the lockdown, the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) released a statement from CEO Annabelle Sheehan expressing concern over the serious nature of the pandemic and its impact on cast, crew and businesses. The commission’s staff are working remotely and funding opportunities remain open – with...
All New Zealand-based production will enter hiatus after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that the country will be placed into lockdown from Wednesday in order to contain the spread of Covid-19.
The almost complete societal lockdown – expected to last four weeks – will see people instructed to stay at home and self-isolate, and only essential services and businesses remain open.
Some productions, such as James Cameron’s Avatar sequels and Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series, had already suspending filming.
As a result of the lockdown, Nz’s cinemas will also close.
Following the announcement of the lockdown, the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) released a statement from CEO Annabelle Sheehan expressing concern over the serious nature of the pandemic and its impact on cast, crew and businesses. The commission’s staff are working remotely and funding opportunities remain open – with...
- 3/23/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason speaking at the Power of Inclusion conference. (Photo: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)
When it comes to representing the diversity of the Australian population, both in front of and behind the camera, it is film in particular that continues to be a “problem area”, according to Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason.
Mason spoke last week at the New Zealand Film Commission’s (Nzfc) Power of Inclusion conference in Auckland, on a panel with Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan, National Screen Institute – Canada acting director Joy Loewen and Geena Davis Institute CEO Madeleine di Nonno, looking at country-specific initiatives aimed at broadening representation on and off screen.
Screen Australia’s development-focused Gender Matters initiative has been successful in “flooding the pipeline” with female-led projects, Mason told the conference.
He made a shout out to Rachel Griffiths’ Ride Like A Girl, the first feature funded via the program to enter production,...
When it comes to representing the diversity of the Australian population, both in front of and behind the camera, it is film in particular that continues to be a “problem area”, according to Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason.
Mason spoke last week at the New Zealand Film Commission’s (Nzfc) Power of Inclusion conference in Auckland, on a panel with Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan, National Screen Institute – Canada acting director Joy Loewen and Geena Davis Institute CEO Madeleine di Nonno, looking at country-specific initiatives aimed at broadening representation on and off screen.
Screen Australia’s development-focused Gender Matters initiative has been successful in “flooding the pipeline” with female-led projects, Mason told the conference.
He made a shout out to Rachel Griffiths’ Ride Like A Girl, the first feature funded via the program to enter production,...
- 10/9/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan.
New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) CEO Annabelle Sheehan believes there are currently two global drivers of change in the screen industry.
The first is the rise of streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, AppleTV+ and Amazon – the latter of which has just confirmed it will shoot the series The Lord of the Rings in Nz.
The second is a push towards a more diverse and inclusive industry, both behind and in front of the camera.
It’s this second driver that the Nzfc’s upcoming global summit Power of Inclusion will seek to explore head on in partnership with Walt Disney Co. and Women in Film and Television (Wift) International.
The October event has already attracted an impressive array of both international and local speakers including actress and activist Geena Davis; Black-ish and Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi; director Niki Caro, Pose creator Steven Canals, The Black List...
New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) CEO Annabelle Sheehan believes there are currently two global drivers of change in the screen industry.
The first is the rise of streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, AppleTV+ and Amazon – the latter of which has just confirmed it will shoot the series The Lord of the Rings in Nz.
The second is a push towards a more diverse and inclusive industry, both behind and in front of the camera.
It’s this second driver that the Nzfc’s upcoming global summit Power of Inclusion will seek to explore head on in partnership with Walt Disney Co. and Women in Film and Television (Wift) International.
The October event has already attracted an impressive array of both international and local speakers including actress and activist Geena Davis; Black-ish and Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi; director Niki Caro, Pose creator Steven Canals, The Black List...
- 9/23/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Geena Davis.
Academy Award winner and activist Geena Davis will be among the speakers at the New Zealand Film Commission’s (Nzfc) Power of Inclusion summit in October.
Put on in partnership with the Walt Disney Co. and Women in Film and Television International, the conference, to be held in Auckland, is designed to shine a spotlight on inclusion and representation in entertainment.
In addition to Davis, it boasts a line-up of speakers that include Nz Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; Pose creator Steven Canals; Black-ish star Yara; Shahidi; writers and directors Niki Caro and Haifaa Al-Mansour; The Black List founder Franklin Leonard; writer and producer Philippa Boyens (Lord of the Rings); Raising Films founder Hope Dickson Leach; director Heperi Mita (Mereta: How Mum Decolonised the Screen) and Maria Giese, who led a federal investigation for female directors in the Us. Among the Australian speakers are Magda Szubanski and Benjamin Law.
Academy Award winner and activist Geena Davis will be among the speakers at the New Zealand Film Commission’s (Nzfc) Power of Inclusion summit in October.
Put on in partnership with the Walt Disney Co. and Women in Film and Television International, the conference, to be held in Auckland, is designed to shine a spotlight on inclusion and representation in entertainment.
In addition to Davis, it boasts a line-up of speakers that include Nz Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; Pose creator Steven Canals; Black-ish star Yara; Shahidi; writers and directors Niki Caro and Haifaa Al-Mansour; The Black List founder Franklin Leonard; writer and producer Philippa Boyens (Lord of the Rings); Raising Films founder Hope Dickson Leach; director Heperi Mita (Mereta: How Mum Decolonised the Screen) and Maria Giese, who led a federal investigation for female directors in the Us. Among the Australian speakers are Magda Szubanski and Benjamin Law.
- 9/12/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Nz On Air and the New Zealand Film Commission are funding the development of 10 drama series ideas with international and domestic appeal.
The initiative, Raupapa Whakaari Drama to the World, will support each writer/producer team to develop high-end scripted series with an initial grant of Nz$10,000.
Each team will attend a series drama lab held in conjunction with Script to Screen, where international advisers will give feedback on story and market to assist the teams to further develop their concepts and strengthen appeal to the international marketplace.
Following the lab and submission of the re-worked projects, four teams will be selected to receive additional development funding of up to Nz$80,000.
Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said: “There really has never been a better time to tell stories than now, thanks to the global expansion of mega platforms such as Netflix, Amazon and now Disney with Disney+ and its takeover of Hulu this week.
The initiative, Raupapa Whakaari Drama to the World, will support each writer/producer team to develop high-end scripted series with an initial grant of Nz$10,000.
Each team will attend a series drama lab held in conjunction with Script to Screen, where international advisers will give feedback on story and market to assist the teams to further develop their concepts and strengthen appeal to the international marketplace.
Following the lab and submission of the re-worked projects, four teams will be selected to receive additional development funding of up to Nz$80,000.
Nzfc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said: “There really has never been a better time to tell stories than now, thanks to the global expansion of mega platforms such as Netflix, Amazon and now Disney with Disney+ and its takeover of Hulu this week.
- 5/16/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
New Zealand, which already has some of the most generous financial incentives for film, is to launch a fund to help develop feature international films and TV series.
The International Co-Development Fund (Icf) expands the current Co-Production Development Fund for official feature film co-productions. It will include the development and/or packaging of drama series official co-productions or series drama projects with market partners such as a sales agent, streaming platform or broadcaster.
The fund will become operational July 1, and be run by the New Zealand Film Commission. It will have an annual pool of $262,000, which is payable to the New Zealand partner in a co-production as matched development funding.
“SeeSaw and Jane Campion’s acclaimed ‘Top of the Lake’ and more recent series such as ‘The Dead Lands,’ produced by Matthew Metcalfe’s Gfc Films for AMC, [and] ‘Straight Forward,’ produced by Philly de Lacey for Screentime, all showcase New...
The International Co-Development Fund (Icf) expands the current Co-Production Development Fund for official feature film co-productions. It will include the development and/or packaging of drama series official co-productions or series drama projects with market partners such as a sales agent, streaming platform or broadcaster.
The fund will become operational July 1, and be run by the New Zealand Film Commission. It will have an annual pool of $262,000, which is payable to the New Zealand partner in a co-production as matched development funding.
“SeeSaw and Jane Campion’s acclaimed ‘Top of the Lake’ and more recent series such as ‘The Dead Lands,’ produced by Matthew Metcalfe’s Gfc Films for AMC, [and] ‘Straight Forward,’ produced by Philly de Lacey for Screentime, all showcase New...
- 5/15/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
‘Cook 2020: Our Right of Reply’ filmmakers and producers.
Screen Australia and the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) have today announced eight Indigenous teams from Australia and New Zealand who will work on a joint anthology feature, Cook 2020: Our Right of Reply, which will be titled Ngā Pouwhenua in Nz.
Each team will create a short chapter for the feature film, providing an Indigenous perspective on the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s maiden voyage to the Pacific.
Mitchell Stanley (Servant or Slave) from Australia, and Bailey Mackey and Mia Henry-Teirney (Baby Mama’s Club) from New Zealand have been chosen as co-producers. All will attend a residential lab at Shark Island Institute in Kangaroo Valley to develop the film.
Screen Australia head of Indigenous Penny Smallacombe said: “This is a rare opportunity for creative collaboration between Indigenous cultures, from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. I’m inspired...
Screen Australia and the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) have today announced eight Indigenous teams from Australia and New Zealand who will work on a joint anthology feature, Cook 2020: Our Right of Reply, which will be titled Ngā Pouwhenua in Nz.
Each team will create a short chapter for the feature film, providing an Indigenous perspective on the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s maiden voyage to the Pacific.
Mitchell Stanley (Servant or Slave) from Australia, and Bailey Mackey and Mia Henry-Teirney (Baby Mama’s Club) from New Zealand have been chosen as co-producers. All will attend a residential lab at Shark Island Institute in Kangaroo Valley to develop the film.
Screen Australia head of Indigenous Penny Smallacombe said: “This is a rare opportunity for creative collaboration between Indigenous cultures, from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. I’m inspired...
- 5/13/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
The Black List founder Franklin Leonard.
The New Zealand Film Commission and Women in Film and Television International (Wifti), with support from The Walt Disney Studios, will host a global summit set to tackle representation and inclusion in the screen industry this October.
The Power of Inclusion boasts a line up of speakers that include Nz Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; writers and directors Niki Caro and Haifaa Al-Mansour; MacRo founder and CEO Charles D. King; The Black List founder Franklin Leonard; writer and producer Philippa Boyens (Lord of the Rings); expert on social change in media, Dr. Stacy L. Smith; and actor, film and theatre maker Ana Scotney (Ngāti Tāwhaki) (The Breaker Upperers).
The two day event, to be held in Auckland, will look at core changes in the industry, such as how distribution models are being disrupted, in what way the boundaries of storytelling are being pushed or how the technology landscape is widening,...
The New Zealand Film Commission and Women in Film and Television International (Wifti), with support from The Walt Disney Studios, will host a global summit set to tackle representation and inclusion in the screen industry this October.
The Power of Inclusion boasts a line up of speakers that include Nz Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern; writers and directors Niki Caro and Haifaa Al-Mansour; MacRo founder and CEO Charles D. King; The Black List founder Franklin Leonard; writer and producer Philippa Boyens (Lord of the Rings); expert on social change in media, Dr. Stacy L. Smith; and actor, film and theatre maker Ana Scotney (Ngāti Tāwhaki) (The Breaker Upperers).
The two day event, to be held in Auckland, will look at core changes in the industry, such as how distribution models are being disrupted, in what way the boundaries of storytelling are being pushed or how the technology landscape is widening,...
- 4/17/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Avengers: Infinity War’
New Zealand’s screen production revenue fell by 20 per cent to $NZ1 billion in 2017-2018, due primarily to a drop in feature films, according to a new report.
However post-production revenue increased by 21 per cent to $NZ760 million thanks to films such as Avengers: Infinity War, Mortal Engines and Alita: Battle Angel.
StatsNZ said total screen industry revenue was $NZ3.3 billion, down $NZ268 million or 8 per cent on the previous year’s peak of $NZ3.5 billion, also caused by falls in broadcasting and distribution, particularly in Auckland.
Revenue from productions including Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Daffodils and Mulan dropped by $NZ245 million, despite a 9 per cent increase in government funding to $NZ227 million. New Zealand Screen Production Grant funding almost doubled to $NZ96 million.
While revenue for production companies fell, contracting businesses saw an increase in production and post-production revenue, up 17 per cent to $NZ1 billion.
“We had...
New Zealand’s screen production revenue fell by 20 per cent to $NZ1 billion in 2017-2018, due primarily to a drop in feature films, according to a new report.
However post-production revenue increased by 21 per cent to $NZ760 million thanks to films such as Avengers: Infinity War, Mortal Engines and Alita: Battle Angel.
StatsNZ said total screen industry revenue was $NZ3.3 billion, down $NZ268 million or 8 per cent on the previous year’s peak of $NZ3.5 billion, also caused by falls in broadcasting and distribution, particularly in Auckland.
Revenue from productions including Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Daffodils and Mulan dropped by $NZ245 million, despite a 9 per cent increase in government funding to $NZ227 million. New Zealand Screen Production Grant funding almost doubled to $NZ96 million.
While revenue for production companies fell, contracting businesses saw an increase in production and post-production revenue, up 17 per cent to $NZ1 billion.
“We had...
- 4/10/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Blue Water Empire’.
Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department and the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) are calling for submissions towards a drama anthology, Cook 2020: Our Right of Reply, which will provide an Indigenous perspective on the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s maiden voyage to the Pacific.
Screen Australia and Nzfc will fund four Indigenous teams from both New Zealand and Australia respectively to each create a short to be a part of an anthology feature film. The initiative has received financial support from Create Nsw.
Screen Australia is contributing $500,000 in production funding to the initiative. Nzfc is committing the same amount in Nzd to each of the New Zealand short films.
“This initiative presents a shared international opportunity for First Australian creators to re-examine and engage with the effects of colonisation through the perspectives that drama can provide,” said Screen Australia head of Indigenous Penny Smallacombe.
“We are...
Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department and the New Zealand Film Commission (Nzfc) are calling for submissions towards a drama anthology, Cook 2020: Our Right of Reply, which will provide an Indigenous perspective on the 250th anniversary of James Cook’s maiden voyage to the Pacific.
Screen Australia and Nzfc will fund four Indigenous teams from both New Zealand and Australia respectively to each create a short to be a part of an anthology feature film. The initiative has received financial support from Create Nsw.
Screen Australia is contributing $500,000 in production funding to the initiative. Nzfc is committing the same amount in Nzd to each of the New Zealand short films.
“This initiative presents a shared international opportunity for First Australian creators to re-examine and engage with the effects of colonisation through the perspectives that drama can provide,” said Screen Australia head of Indigenous Penny Smallacombe.
“We are...
- 2/28/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith.
Māori filmmakers Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith have won the 2019 Sundance Institute Merata Mita Fellowship, selected after a global call for applicants.
Each will receive cash grants and a year-long program of support from the Sundance Institute including mentorships and attending the Sundance Film Festival.
Shortly after the fellowships were announced, A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay’s distribution company Array acquired Us rights to Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, a documentary feature directed by Mita’s youngest son Heperi Mita, which had its international premiere at Sundance and will next screen in the NATIVe special presentation section of the Berlinale.
Now in its fourth year, the Merata Mita Fellowship is named in honour of pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita, who died suddenly in 2010. The first and only Māori woman to write and direct a feature film, 1988’s Mauri, she was adviser and...
Māori filmmakers Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith have won the 2019 Sundance Institute Merata Mita Fellowship, selected after a global call for applicants.
Each will receive cash grants and a year-long program of support from the Sundance Institute including mentorships and attending the Sundance Film Festival.
Shortly after the fellowships were announced, A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay’s distribution company Array acquired Us rights to Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, a documentary feature directed by Mita’s youngest son Heperi Mita, which had its international premiere at Sundance and will next screen in the NATIVe special presentation section of the Berlinale.
Now in its fourth year, the Merata Mita Fellowship is named in honour of pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita, who died suddenly in 2010. The first and only Māori woman to write and direct a feature film, 1988’s Mauri, she was adviser and...
- 1/28/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Vai’ (Photo credit: Nzfc)
Ten New Zealand features and shorts including a record number by female directors will screen in official selection at the Berlin International Film Festival next month while two will feature at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas in March.
Written and directed by nine Pacific women and filmed in seven different Pacific countries, Vai will open the Berlinale’s NATIVe section and will then have its North American premiere at SXSW.
Produced by Waru’s Kerry Warkia and Kiel McNaughton, Vai chronicles the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai, played by a different Indigenous actress in each of the Pacific countries.
The writer/directors are ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Matasila Freshwater, Amberley Jo Aumua, Mīria George, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Dianna Fuemana, Becs Arahanga, Nicole Whippy and Sharon Whippy.
Mpi Media is handling international sales and Vendetta Films will distribute in Australia and New Zealand.
Ten New Zealand features and shorts including a record number by female directors will screen in official selection at the Berlin International Film Festival next month while two will feature at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas in March.
Written and directed by nine Pacific women and filmed in seven different Pacific countries, Vai will open the Berlinale’s NATIVe section and will then have its North American premiere at SXSW.
Produced by Waru’s Kerry Warkia and Kiel McNaughton, Vai chronicles the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai, played by a different Indigenous actress in each of the Pacific countries.
The writer/directors are ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Matasila Freshwater, Amberley Jo Aumua, Mīria George, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Dianna Fuemana, Becs Arahanga, Nicole Whippy and Sharon Whippy.
Mpi Media is handling international sales and Vendetta Films will distribute in Australia and New Zealand.
- 1/16/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen’
Kiwi director Heperi Mita’s debut feature Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen will have its international premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, which runs from February 24 – January 3.
An intimate portrayal of pioneering filmmaker Merata Mita told through the eyes of her children, the documentary had its world premiere at the New Zealand International Film Festival in August.
Merata was the first Māori woman to write and direct a narrative feature with her 1988 film Mauri while her political films highlighted the injustices for Māori people during the 1980s.
She played a supporting character in her husband Geoff Murphy’s 1983 seminal feature Utu, the saga of a warrior who sets out for vengeance after British forces kill his people. She died in 2010, aged 68.
A film archivist, Heperi drew on the extensive film and television footage of his mother as well as on her own films...
Kiwi director Heperi Mita’s debut feature Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen will have its international premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, which runs from February 24 – January 3.
An intimate portrayal of pioneering filmmaker Merata Mita told through the eyes of her children, the documentary had its world premiere at the New Zealand International Film Festival in August.
Merata was the first Māori woman to write and direct a narrative feature with her 1988 film Mauri while her political films highlighted the injustices for Māori people during the 1980s.
She played a supporting character in her husband Geoff Murphy’s 1983 seminal feature Utu, the saga of a warrior who sets out for vengeance after British forces kill his people. She died in 2010, aged 68.
A film archivist, Heperi drew on the extensive film and television footage of his mother as well as on her own films...
- 11/29/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
57 Films and Qingdao TV have previously collaborated on 'Chef Exchange'.
South Australian production company 57 Films is set to join forces with China.s Qingdao Broadcasting and Television Station to develop Soccer Swap,.a TV series that will follow a soccer comp between an Adelaide under-14s team and a youth team from China.s Shandong province.
It.s not the first co-production between the two companies, having previously produced Chef Exchange together,.later re-broadcast in special versions for China Central TV (CCTV) and Channel 9 Adelaide. Chef Exchange followed Adelaide chef Jock Zonfrillo and Shandong chef Qu Jianmin as they explored each other.s food, culture and customs, and an Mou is soon to be signed for a second season..
57 Films also partnered with Ciwen Media recently on Speed, the first Chinese TV drama to shoot in Australia, and made the.The Afl Show for CCTV.
Soccer Swap will film in Adelaide and Shandong next year,...
South Australian production company 57 Films is set to join forces with China.s Qingdao Broadcasting and Television Station to develop Soccer Swap,.a TV series that will follow a soccer comp between an Adelaide under-14s team and a youth team from China.s Shandong province.
It.s not the first co-production between the two companies, having previously produced Chef Exchange together,.later re-broadcast in special versions for China Central TV (CCTV) and Channel 9 Adelaide. Chef Exchange followed Adelaide chef Jock Zonfrillo and Shandong chef Qu Jianmin as they explored each other.s food, culture and customs, and an Mou is soon to be signed for a second season..
57 Films also partnered with Ciwen Media recently on Speed, the first Chinese TV drama to shoot in Australia, and made the.The Afl Show for CCTV.
Soccer Swap will film in Adelaide and Shandong next year,...
- 5/11/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Vampire film In The Blood is set to shoot in late 2017 after receiving production funding from Screen Australia and the South Australian Film Corporation.
Produced by Trevor Blainey (Noise, Cut Snake) and written by Nigel Karikari, the film will tell the story of Selina, a vampire who returns to a remote farmstead to destroy the last vestiges of her humanity.—.her long abandoned son..
Victoria Cocks, who wrote and directed web series Wastelander Panda, will make her feature directing debut.
.Genre is what I love and what I feel most passionate about as a director," she said. "Finding a script that is able to combine that with both a great dramatic premise and great characters you genuinely care about in equal measure is something I will never say no to taking on."
Screen Australia.s CEO Graeme Mason called Cocks and Karikari "exciting new talents" and said the feature could...
Produced by Trevor Blainey (Noise, Cut Snake) and written by Nigel Karikari, the film will tell the story of Selina, a vampire who returns to a remote farmstead to destroy the last vestiges of her humanity.—.her long abandoned son..
Victoria Cocks, who wrote and directed web series Wastelander Panda, will make her feature directing debut.
.Genre is what I love and what I feel most passionate about as a director," she said. "Finding a script that is able to combine that with both a great dramatic premise and great characters you genuinely care about in equal measure is something I will never say no to taking on."
Screen Australia.s CEO Graeme Mason called Cocks and Karikari "exciting new talents" and said the feature could...
- 4/26/2017
- by Harry Windsor
- IF.com.au
Kiara Milera on the set of Warwick Thornton's 'Sweet Country' in 2016, with Michael Fairbairn, Dylan Rivers and Drew English. (Photo credit: Tanith Glynn-Maloney).
The South Australian Film Corporation (Safc) has selected four indigenous filmmakers for a writing residency at Adelaide Studios. new Pirrku Kuu Hub..
The Pirrku Kuu Hub, a dedicated story room for Aboriginal screen makers, is a key initiative of Safc.s Aboriginal Screen Strategy.
As well as access to the space, the four.—.Kiara Milera, Joel Brown and brothers Edoardo and Michael Crismani.—.will participate in Safc-led professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Edoardo Crismani's documentary The Panther Within premiered on Nitv in March, and his short drama 440 was selected for the Safc.s Aboriginal Short Film funding initiative in 2016.. . Michael Crismani wrote, directed and produced short film I Kept the Beat, which aired last year on Nitv and Sbs On Demand, for the Nitv/Safc Microdocs Initiative.
The South Australian Film Corporation (Safc) has selected four indigenous filmmakers for a writing residency at Adelaide Studios. new Pirrku Kuu Hub..
The Pirrku Kuu Hub, a dedicated story room for Aboriginal screen makers, is a key initiative of Safc.s Aboriginal Screen Strategy.
As well as access to the space, the four.—.Kiara Milera, Joel Brown and brothers Edoardo and Michael Crismani.—.will participate in Safc-led professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Edoardo Crismani's documentary The Panther Within premiered on Nitv in March, and his short drama 440 was selected for the Safc.s Aboriginal Short Film funding initiative in 2016.. . Michael Crismani wrote, directed and produced short film I Kept the Beat, which aired last year on Nitv and Sbs On Demand, for the Nitv/Safc Microdocs Initiative.
- 4/18/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Kiara Milera on the set of Warwick Thornton's 'Sweet Country' in 2016, with Michael Fairbairn, Dylan Rivers and Drew English. (Photo credit: Tanith Glynn-Maloney).
The South Australian Film Corporation (Safc) has selected four indigenous filmmakers for a writing residency at Adelaide Studios. new Pirrku Kuu Hub..
The Pirrku Kuu Hub, a dedicated story room for Aboriginal screen makers, is a key initiative of Safc.s Aboriginal Screen Strategy.
As well as access to the space, the four.—.Kiara Milera, Joel Brown and brothers Edoardo and Michael Crismani.—.will participate in Safc-led professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Edoardo Crismani's.documentary.The Panther Within.premiered on Nitv in March, and his short drama.440.was selected for the Safc.s Aboriginal Short Film funding initiative in 2016.. . Michael.Crismani.wrote, directed and produced short film.I Kept the Beat,.which aired last year on Nitv and Sbs On Demand, for the Nitv/Safc Microdocs Initiative.
The South Australian Film Corporation (Safc) has selected four indigenous filmmakers for a writing residency at Adelaide Studios. new Pirrku Kuu Hub..
The Pirrku Kuu Hub, a dedicated story room for Aboriginal screen makers, is a key initiative of Safc.s Aboriginal Screen Strategy.
As well as access to the space, the four.—.Kiara Milera, Joel Brown and brothers Edoardo and Michael Crismani.—.will participate in Safc-led professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Edoardo Crismani's.documentary.The Panther Within.premiered on Nitv in March, and his short drama.440.was selected for the Safc.s Aboriginal Short Film funding initiative in 2016.. . Michael.Crismani.wrote, directed and produced short film.I Kept the Beat,.which aired last year on Nitv and Sbs On Demand, for the Nitv/Safc Microdocs Initiative.
- 4/18/2017
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
'Speed'..
Shooting is underway around Adelaide on Speed, the first Chinese TV drama series to be shot in Australia.
The show,.which follows an underground street racer who turns pro, is produced by Ciwen Media Co. The Beijing-based company has teamed with Adelaide's 57 Films to handle all local production, with 15 of the show's 32 episodes to be shot in Oz..
57 Films produced cooking show.Chef Exchange.with Qingdao TV, and has made.The Afl Show with Port Adelaide Football Club.for CCTV and a promotional film for the City of Qingdao..
Company founder Paul Ryan is the Australian producer in charge and Triptych Pictures. Julie Byrne is the line producer. Speed is directed by Gan Lu, with action sequences directed by Bruce Law (Supercop, Transformers: Age of Extinction,.Mission Impossible 3)..
.Speed will further strengthen relationships between China and South Australia, inject millions into the local economy, create local jobs and put...
Shooting is underway around Adelaide on Speed, the first Chinese TV drama series to be shot in Australia.
The show,.which follows an underground street racer who turns pro, is produced by Ciwen Media Co. The Beijing-based company has teamed with Adelaide's 57 Films to handle all local production, with 15 of the show's 32 episodes to be shot in Oz..
57 Films produced cooking show.Chef Exchange.with Qingdao TV, and has made.The Afl Show with Port Adelaide Football Club.for CCTV and a promotional film for the City of Qingdao..
Company founder Paul Ryan is the Australian producer in charge and Triptych Pictures. Julie Byrne is the line producer. Speed is directed by Gan Lu, with action sequences directed by Bruce Law (Supercop, Transformers: Age of Extinction,.Mission Impossible 3)..
.Speed will further strengthen relationships between China and South Australia, inject millions into the local economy, create local jobs and put...
- 3/29/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Tilda Cobham-Hervey, one of the stars of 'F*cking Adelaide'.
Shooting has kicked off this week in on F*cking Adelaide, a six part comedy drama series for ABC iview.
The Closer Productions series will be headlined by Pamela Rabe (Wentworth, Cosi), Tilda Cobham-Hervey (52 Tuesdays, Barracuda, The Kettering Incident, Hotel Mumbai), Kate Box (Rake, The Little Death), and Brendan MacLean (The Great Gatsby, Tracks). Production will continue through to mid-January on location in Adelaide and South Australia..
F*cking Adelaide follows three siblings who discover their mother is selling their childhood home in Adelaide. Each 12-minute episode is told through the point of view of one of the characters.
All the show's key creatives and heads of department are South Australian. The series.is directed by Sophie Hyde (52 Tuesdays).and written by Matthew Cormack and Matt Vesely. Hyde will also produce alongside Rebecca Summerton..
.It.s a total delight for...
Shooting has kicked off this week in on F*cking Adelaide, a six part comedy drama series for ABC iview.
The Closer Productions series will be headlined by Pamela Rabe (Wentworth, Cosi), Tilda Cobham-Hervey (52 Tuesdays, Barracuda, The Kettering Incident, Hotel Mumbai), Kate Box (Rake, The Little Death), and Brendan MacLean (The Great Gatsby, Tracks). Production will continue through to mid-January on location in Adelaide and South Australia..
F*cking Adelaide follows three siblings who discover their mother is selling their childhood home in Adelaide. Each 12-minute episode is told through the point of view of one of the characters.
All the show's key creatives and heads of department are South Australian. The series.is directed by Sophie Hyde (52 Tuesdays).and written by Matthew Cormack and Matt Vesely. Hyde will also produce alongside Rebecca Summerton..
.It.s a total delight for...
- 12/8/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Under its genre banner Darclight, Arclight is the international sales agent for Aussie thriller 'Bad Girl'..
The South Australian Film Corporation (Safc) and Arclight Films will collaborate on a new feature film development initiative, Spotlight.
Spotlight is designed to foster Sa screenwriters and help genre projects — thriller, sci-fi or action — move from a one page pitch into an extended treatment, and then into production.
Arclight Films will option up to three projects, all of which will be intended for theatrical distribution and the international marketplace.
Successful applicants will be receive two-three step deals to progress the development process, with funding matched by Arclight Films and the Safc..
Shortlisted applicants will participate in a three-day development workshop, which includes an online master class run by Aaron Sorkin.
.South Australia has a wealth of creative talent, as is evidenced by the slate of internationally recognized films and filmmakers over the past few years,...
The South Australian Film Corporation (Safc) and Arclight Films will collaborate on a new feature film development initiative, Spotlight.
Spotlight is designed to foster Sa screenwriters and help genre projects — thriller, sci-fi or action — move from a one page pitch into an extended treatment, and then into production.
Arclight Films will option up to three projects, all of which will be intended for theatrical distribution and the international marketplace.
Successful applicants will be receive two-three step deals to progress the development process, with funding matched by Arclight Films and the Safc..
Shortlisted applicants will participate in a three-day development workshop, which includes an online master class run by Aaron Sorkin.
.South Australia has a wealth of creative talent, as is evidenced by the slate of internationally recognized films and filmmakers over the past few years,...
- 10/31/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Gena Ashwell.
Adelaide-based producer Gena Ashwell is the inaugural recipient of Placement L.A, an annual professional placement in Los Angeles for established female producers from South Australia.
Placement L.A. is a key part of the South Australian Film Corporation.s Gender Agenda, a new suite of initiatives designed to address gender imbalance in the industry and drive established and emerging South Australian female practitioners forward into the next phase of their career.
Ashwell will receive $15,000 and travel to La next month for a four week placement to work with producer Cassian Elwes (Dallas Buyer.s Club, The Butler, Blue Valentine).
As head of William Morris Independent for 15 years, Elwes arranged finance and distribution for more than 300 films, including Monster.s Ball. Since then, Elwes has also produced and executive produced over 50 films.
Ashwell will also attend at The American Film Market & Conference (Afm).
Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said...
Adelaide-based producer Gena Ashwell is the inaugural recipient of Placement L.A, an annual professional placement in Los Angeles for established female producers from South Australia.
Placement L.A. is a key part of the South Australian Film Corporation.s Gender Agenda, a new suite of initiatives designed to address gender imbalance in the industry and drive established and emerging South Australian female practitioners forward into the next phase of their career.
Ashwell will receive $15,000 and travel to La next month for a four week placement to work with producer Cassian Elwes (Dallas Buyer.s Club, The Butler, Blue Valentine).
As head of William Morris Independent for 15 years, Elwes arranged finance and distribution for more than 300 films, including Monster.s Ball. Since then, Elwes has also produced and executive produced over 50 films.
Ashwell will also attend at The American Film Market & Conference (Afm).
Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said...
- 10/11/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
L-r Imogen Archer, Tilda Cobham-Hervey from Girl Asleep
The South Australian Film Corporation has announced a new suite of initiatives designed to address the gender imbalance in the screen industry and bolster the careers of both established and emerging South Australian female practitioners.
The initiatives, known as the Safc Gender Agenda, focus on a number of areas including leadership, mentorship, attachments and workshops.
Safc Gender Agenda has been formulated in response to the data demonstrating that women in the screen industries both globally and in Australia are still significantly underrepresented in key creative roles.
Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said every state had unique structural issues that it faced in relation to bringing gender equality to the screen industry.
.We have given a lot of thought to what is relevant to our state and look forward to rolling out these initiatives and welcoming the positive changes that they will make both...
The South Australian Film Corporation has announced a new suite of initiatives designed to address the gender imbalance in the screen industry and bolster the careers of both established and emerging South Australian female practitioners.
The initiatives, known as the Safc Gender Agenda, focus on a number of areas including leadership, mentorship, attachments and workshops.
Safc Gender Agenda has been formulated in response to the data demonstrating that women in the screen industries both globally and in Australia are still significantly underrepresented in key creative roles.
Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said every state had unique structural issues that it faced in relation to bringing gender equality to the screen industry.
.We have given a lot of thought to what is relevant to our state and look forward to rolling out these initiatives and welcoming the positive changes that they will make both...
- 9/7/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
L-r: Warwick Thornton, Beck Cole, Thibul Nettle, Natasha Wanganeen, Isaac Lindsey, Tess O'Flaherty, Edoardo Crismani, Kiara Milera, Georgia Humphreys, Dylan Coleman and Garth Agius.
Five aboriginal filmmakers from Sa will receive $20,000 each to make a short, along with mentoring and professional development from industry figures.
Edoardo Crismani, Isaac Lindsay, Kiara Milera, Thibul Nettle and Dylan Coleman will all receive funding and support as part of the new Safc Aboriginal Short Film Initiative.
The five selected filmmakers plus another five are this week participating in an intensive 5-day Production and Development Workshop at Safc.s Adelaide Studios. They are joined by three non-indigenous emerging producers who will be partnering on three of the projects.
The workshop is being led by writer-directors Beck Cole (Here I Am) and Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah)..
Other guest lecturers at the workshop include film editor Tania Nehme (Tanna, Charlie.s Country), and cinematographer Allan Collins (Mad Bastards,...
Five aboriginal filmmakers from Sa will receive $20,000 each to make a short, along with mentoring and professional development from industry figures.
Edoardo Crismani, Isaac Lindsay, Kiara Milera, Thibul Nettle and Dylan Coleman will all receive funding and support as part of the new Safc Aboriginal Short Film Initiative.
The five selected filmmakers plus another five are this week participating in an intensive 5-day Production and Development Workshop at Safc.s Adelaide Studios. They are joined by three non-indigenous emerging producers who will be partnering on three of the projects.
The workshop is being led by writer-directors Beck Cole (Here I Am) and Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah)..
Other guest lecturers at the workshop include film editor Tania Nehme (Tanna, Charlie.s Country), and cinematographer Allan Collins (Mad Bastards,...
- 8/10/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Morgan Griffin and Xavier Samuel
Shooting has commenced in Adelaide on suspense thriller Bad Blood, written and directed by David Pulbrook (Last Dance). As If has previously reported,.the feature will star Adelaide-raised Xavier Samuel (Fury, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) alongside Morgan Griffin (San Andreas, Unbroken). Just announced to be joining them is a supporting cast featuring all South Australian actors, including Tess Fowler (Raising the Bar, Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures), Rob Macpherson (Deadline Gallipoli, Danger 5), Elena Carapetis (One Eyed Girl, Burning Man, Look Both Ways) and Patrick Frost (the.Wolf Creek series, Deadline Gallipoli). Casting director Angela Heesom said, .We have been able to find the entire supporting cast out of South Australia which is incredibly exciting. This means, with the inclusion of South Australian lead, Xavier Samuel, it.s a very home grown picture for us all to be making and showcases the extraordinary talents of our local acting community.
Shooting has commenced in Adelaide on suspense thriller Bad Blood, written and directed by David Pulbrook (Last Dance). As If has previously reported,.the feature will star Adelaide-raised Xavier Samuel (Fury, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse) alongside Morgan Griffin (San Andreas, Unbroken). Just announced to be joining them is a supporting cast featuring all South Australian actors, including Tess Fowler (Raising the Bar, Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures), Rob Macpherson (Deadline Gallipoli, Danger 5), Elena Carapetis (One Eyed Girl, Burning Man, Look Both Ways) and Patrick Frost (the.Wolf Creek series, Deadline Gallipoli). Casting director Angela Heesom said, .We have been able to find the entire supporting cast out of South Australia which is incredibly exciting. This means, with the inclusion of South Australian lead, Xavier Samuel, it.s a very home grown picture for us all to be making and showcases the extraordinary talents of our local acting community.
- 6/21/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
David Gulpilil in Charlie's Country.
The South Australian Film Corporation launched its first Aboriginal Screen Strategy on Wednesday night, with the aim of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers.
The development of the new strategy has been guided by Safc.s Aboriginal Screen Strategy Executive Lee-Ann Buckskin and Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan..
.The Strategy is designed to grow and support the extraordinary stories and creative voices of the Aboriginal screen sector in this state, and to provide opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in filmmaking through production, professional mentoring and partnerships," Sheehan said.
Buckskin said that the strategy "will help the funded projects reach their potential and provide an opportunity for South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share their stories."
Sheehan initiated the Naidoc Week Micro-Documentaries Pilot last year, which funded five micro-documentaries with support from partners National Indigenous Television (Nitv) and the Media Resource Centre.
The South Australian Film Corporation launched its first Aboriginal Screen Strategy on Wednesday night, with the aim of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers.
The development of the new strategy has been guided by Safc.s Aboriginal Screen Strategy Executive Lee-Ann Buckskin and Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan..
.The Strategy is designed to grow and support the extraordinary stories and creative voices of the Aboriginal screen sector in this state, and to provide opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in filmmaking through production, professional mentoring and partnerships," Sheehan said.
Buckskin said that the strategy "will help the funded projects reach their potential and provide an opportunity for South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share their stories."
Sheehan initiated the Naidoc Week Micro-Documentaries Pilot last year, which funded five micro-documentaries with support from partners National Indigenous Television (Nitv) and the Media Resource Centre.
- 6/9/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Xavier Samuel in Kimble Rendall's Bait 3D.
Adelaide-raised Xavier Samuel is returning home to star in South Australian feature Bad Blood, a suspense thriller to be directed by David Pulbrook (Last Dance) about a couple's long weekend away that turns sinister.
Samuel will star alongside Morgan Griffin (San Andreas, Unbroken) in his first Sa-shot film since his debut film, 2006's 2:37 (the film which also provided an early breakout role for Teresa Palmer).
Bad Blood will be produced by Wolf Creek's David Lightfoot alongside Antony I. Ginnane, with filming in the Adelaide Hills and at Adelaide Studios to begin June 6 and run for three weeks.
.Interest in filming in South Australia is currently very high, with the State.s experienced crews, diverse filming locations and the state-of-the-art Adelaide Studios all proving strong drawcards among producers and directors," South Australian Film Corporation Chief Executive Annabelle Sheehan said.
.In the last two years,...
Adelaide-raised Xavier Samuel is returning home to star in South Australian feature Bad Blood, a suspense thriller to be directed by David Pulbrook (Last Dance) about a couple's long weekend away that turns sinister.
Samuel will star alongside Morgan Griffin (San Andreas, Unbroken) in his first Sa-shot film since his debut film, 2006's 2:37 (the film which also provided an early breakout role for Teresa Palmer).
Bad Blood will be produced by Wolf Creek's David Lightfoot alongside Antony I. Ginnane, with filming in the Adelaide Hills and at Adelaide Studios to begin June 6 and run for three weeks.
.Interest in filming in South Australia is currently very high, with the State.s experienced crews, diverse filming locations and the state-of-the-art Adelaide Studios all proving strong drawcards among producers and directors," South Australian Film Corporation Chief Executive Annabelle Sheehan said.
.In the last two years,...
- 5/18/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
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Filming has started on Goober (May 13), the first of five new South Australian projects being produced through the joint $500,000 Safc/ABC TV Labs iview originals initiative.
Goober tells the story of Harry, an Uber driver, who lies somewhere on the autism spectrum and can.t hold down any other job, but wants to make friends and a bit of money.
Harry is eternally optimistic - especially about his love for Wendy, the girl from his favourite drive-through restaurant..
Harry spends his life trying to turn passengers into friends, and Wendy into his girlfriend.
The series of 6 x 5 minute episodes features a South Australian cast and crew along with acclaimed Australian actor Shane Jacobson (Kenny, The Dressmaker) providing the voice of Harry.s Dad.
Goober will be the first major acting role for South Australian Brendan Williams, who plays Harry. He stars alongside another South Australian, Ashton Malcolm.
The series is...
Filming has started on Goober (May 13), the first of five new South Australian projects being produced through the joint $500,000 Safc/ABC TV Labs iview originals initiative.
Goober tells the story of Harry, an Uber driver, who lies somewhere on the autism spectrum and can.t hold down any other job, but wants to make friends and a bit of money.
Harry is eternally optimistic - especially about his love for Wendy, the girl from his favourite drive-through restaurant..
Harry spends his life trying to turn passengers into friends, and Wendy into his girlfriend.
The series of 6 x 5 minute episodes features a South Australian cast and crew along with acclaimed Australian actor Shane Jacobson (Kenny, The Dressmaker) providing the voice of Harry.s Dad.
Goober will be the first major acting role for South Australian Brendan Williams, who plays Harry. He stars alongside another South Australian, Ashton Malcolm.
The series is...
- 5/16/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
The South Australian Film Corporation and ABC iview have unveiled a joint .digital first. initiative for Sa filmmakers to create content for national distribution.
The Safc TV Labs iview Originals Initiative will fund up to four 6 x 5 minute productions which will premiere exclusively on ABC iview with the potential for a secondary screening on ABC2. The initiative seeks to commission projects with grants of up to $100,000 across a range of genres with ABC content heads from factual, comedy, drama, arts, entertainment and Indigenous divisions providing assessment and commissioning support. Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said the iview initiative takes advantage of the increasing opportunities arising from VOD ervices and subscription TV. .The initiative has been designed to harness the high impact, low budget spirit of the successful FilmLab program where either established or emerging screen producers will receive development support as well as access to industry advisors via workshops and one to ones,...
The Safc TV Labs iview Originals Initiative will fund up to four 6 x 5 minute productions which will premiere exclusively on ABC iview with the potential for a secondary screening on ABC2. The initiative seeks to commission projects with grants of up to $100,000 across a range of genres with ABC content heads from factual, comedy, drama, arts, entertainment and Indigenous divisions providing assessment and commissioning support. Safc CEO Annabelle Sheehan said the iview initiative takes advantage of the increasing opportunities arising from VOD ervices and subscription TV. .The initiative has been designed to harness the high impact, low budget spirit of the successful FilmLab program where either established or emerging screen producers will receive development support as well as access to industry advisors via workshops and one to ones,...
- 10/19/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Some of the titans of the screen industry are helping Screen Producers Australia to put together the body.s annual conference.
The Screen Forever advisory board is advising on challenges, trends and success stories that will be addressed at the industry event to be staged November 17-19 in Melbourne
The annual conference will include keynotes, masterclasses, sessions pitching opportunities and markets. The advisory board consists of: Chris Oliver-Taylor, Managing Director, Matchbox Pictures and President, Screen Producers Australia Nathan Anderson, Multiplatform Executive Producer Ian Collie, CEO/Executive Producer, Essential Media and Entertainment Ross Crowley, Director of Content and Programming, Foxtel Rachel Gardner, Producer, See-Saw Films Therese Hegarty, Head of Production and Rights Management, Seven Network Russel Howcroft, Executive General Manager, Network Ten Nathan Mayfield, CEOr, Hoodlum Seph McKenna, Head of Australian Production, Roadshow Films Chris Rose, Commissioning Editor, ABC TV Annabelle Sheehan, CEO, South Australian Film Corporation
Oliver-Taylor said the conference...
The Screen Forever advisory board is advising on challenges, trends and success stories that will be addressed at the industry event to be staged November 17-19 in Melbourne
The annual conference will include keynotes, masterclasses, sessions pitching opportunities and markets. The advisory board consists of: Chris Oliver-Taylor, Managing Director, Matchbox Pictures and President, Screen Producers Australia Nathan Anderson, Multiplatform Executive Producer Ian Collie, CEO/Executive Producer, Essential Media and Entertainment Ross Crowley, Director of Content and Programming, Foxtel Rachel Gardner, Producer, See-Saw Films Therese Hegarty, Head of Production and Rights Management, Seven Network Russel Howcroft, Executive General Manager, Network Ten Nathan Mayfield, CEOr, Hoodlum Seph McKenna, Head of Australian Production, Roadshow Films Chris Rose, Commissioning Editor, ABC TV Annabelle Sheehan, CEO, South Australian Film Corporation
Oliver-Taylor said the conference...
- 9/27/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
After starring in Martin Scorsese.s Hugo, Steven Spielberg.s Lincoln and Tim Burton.s Dark Shadows, Gulliver McGrath is playing his first co-lead role in an Australian feature.
Not bad for the Aussie actor who turned 17 last month.
In Boys in the Trees McGrath and Toby Wallace (Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of Inxs, Parer.s War) are playing teenagers who embark on a surreal journey on Halloween night in 1997.
The feature debut of writer-director Nicholas Verso, it starts a five-week shoot in Adelaide on Monday, funded by the South Australian Film Corp., Mushroom Pictures and private investors.
The producer is Mushroom Pictures. John Molloy with Hedone Productions. Kate Croser and Sandy Cameron as co-producers.
Verso wrote the feature in 2011 and then went through the Afc.s Springboard, which funded his short The Last Time I Saw Richard, which was named best short fiction film at the Aacta Awards.
Not bad for the Aussie actor who turned 17 last month.
In Boys in the Trees McGrath and Toby Wallace (Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of Inxs, Parer.s War) are playing teenagers who embark on a surreal journey on Halloween night in 1997.
The feature debut of writer-director Nicholas Verso, it starts a five-week shoot in Adelaide on Monday, funded by the South Australian Film Corp., Mushroom Pictures and private investors.
The producer is Mushroom Pictures. John Molloy with Hedone Productions. Kate Croser and Sandy Cameron as co-producers.
Verso wrote the feature in 2011 and then went through the Afc.s Springboard, which funded his short The Last Time I Saw Richard, which was named best short fiction film at the Aacta Awards.
- 9/25/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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Former Miramax and The Weinstein Company executive Michelle Krumm has been named head of production, development and studio at the Safc.
She will start on October 6 after relocating to Adelaide from Los Angeles where she.s been based for more than 20 years.
Her appointment is a key part of the restructure that followed the merger of the Adelaide Studios and production departments, which eliminated five positions and created several new executive positions.
Peter Hartley has joined as head of corporate services and finance after three years as finance manager and company secretary at the Australian Dance Theatre. Alison Bowman starts on September 28 as manager, communications.
After leaving TWC in 2008 Krumm formed her own production banner. In 2013 she produced James Ponsoldt's The Spectacular Now, which starred Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller. During her tenure with TWC as executive VP, head of acquisitions and co-productions she acquired numerous titles including Vicky Christina Barcelona,...
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Former Miramax and The Weinstein Company executive Michelle Krumm has been named head of production, development and studio at the Safc.
She will start on October 6 after relocating to Adelaide from Los Angeles where she.s been based for more than 20 years.
Her appointment is a key part of the restructure that followed the merger of the Adelaide Studios and production departments, which eliminated five positions and created several new executive positions.
Peter Hartley has joined as head of corporate services and finance after three years as finance manager and company secretary at the Australian Dance Theatre. Alison Bowman starts on September 28 as manager, communications.
After leaving TWC in 2008 Krumm formed her own production banner. In 2013 she produced James Ponsoldt's The Spectacular Now, which starred Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller. During her tenure with TWC as executive VP, head of acquisitions and co-productions she acquired numerous titles including Vicky Christina Barcelona,...
- 9/23/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
The South Australian Film Corporation.s Adelaide Studios is now home to a raft of new screen industry businesses..
The $48 million Adelaide Studios now has 33 tenants, the largest number it has housed since opening in 2011.
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It follows the South Australian Film Corporation creating new space to add to the diversity of screen talent based at Adelaide Studios.
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Joining the Studios will be animation and games developer Monkeystack, editing firm Off Line Edits and production company Reed Films.
Monkeystack has built an enviable reputation having developed children.s television and video games alongside Nickelodeon, ABC, Matchbox Pictures and Media World Pictures.
Reed Films is a production company specialising in the creation of compelling and original factual TV and drama content and Off Line Edits works on diverse range of projects including television
series, documentaries, feature and short films.
South Australian Film Corporation CEO Annabelle Sheehan said Adelaide Studios was home to...
The $48 million Adelaide Studios now has 33 tenants, the largest number it has housed since opening in 2011.
.
It follows the South Australian Film Corporation creating new space to add to the diversity of screen talent based at Adelaide Studios.
.
Joining the Studios will be animation and games developer Monkeystack, editing firm Off Line Edits and production company Reed Films.
Monkeystack has built an enviable reputation having developed children.s television and video games alongside Nickelodeon, ABC, Matchbox Pictures and Media World Pictures.
Reed Films is a production company specialising in the creation of compelling and original factual TV and drama content and Off Line Edits works on diverse range of projects including television
series, documentaries, feature and short films.
South Australian Film Corporation CEO Annabelle Sheehan said Adelaide Studios was home to...
- 9/1/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
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