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Screen Australia/ACMA options document sets up battle over TV changes
Bushwhacked by the virus, caught up in the fight about commercial TV quotas, the government releases the Options Paper about…

Building a screen partnership: the bond at the heart of Lingo Pictures
Right now, robust companies are vital. Starting with Lingo Pictures, we are holding a series of discussions with the creators…

The shutdown shock may be pushing producers towards new sales opportunities
How are arthouse and indy filmmakers going to function with no real-world festivals? They could be better off with online…

AFTRS pivots virtual, builds online goodies from talks to life-long learning
The really big question about the AFTRS frenzy of online construction is whether it can go truly national, and its…

Screen Queensland polishing up the go button after lockdown
Screen Queensland lays out part one of its Coronavirus rescue program to get crew working as soon as possible. Still…

Eager to learn while you shelter? Local and global viddies and webinars abound
Along with the Co-vidious turmoil, educational resources are moving online to provide insights, inspirations and clever basics. Here is a…

SAFC lining sector up to start quickly in recovery phase
The South Australian sector had a mega-moment online, called a Virtual Town Hall Meeting. This is how it turned out.

Screen Australia tips extra $2m into premium development
By the time the industry finds a new normal, there will be a whole bunch of projects screaming to go.…

AACTA brainwave creates pitching competition for performers
Actors from 8-80 years old living anywhere from Sydney to Smataloona will be running at this pitching competition. They have…

Light in the Coronavirus doom as screen sales go on
Lambs of God will soon bewilder and enchant North American viewers as upstart streamer Total takes the Lingo show on.