Screen Australia: reflections on an evolving ecology of short films

In 2009, Screen Australia defined its approach to short film around four programs covering animation, completion, Springboard and the Raw Nerve Initiative. Has the landscape evolved beyond this point?
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In 2009, Screen Australia defined its approach to short film around four programs covering animation, completion, Springboard and the Raw Nerve Initiative. Has the landscape evolved beyond this point?

According to Martha Coleman, head of development, and Christopher Sharp, the development executive most responsible for short films, the Springboard program has held up well.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.