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SAFC and Stan announce a joint development fund for original scripted series
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and Stan have partnered up to offer SA producers funding and funding matching in…
How does the Digital Games Offset fit into Australia's screen incentives?
Is a $500k minimum spend punishingly high? Is a 30% offset enough? What's different for film and TV? Game developers,…
30% Federal tax offset for videogame development announced
Australia's first-ever nationwide tax offset for game development will be included in the next Budget, supercharging the local videogame industry.
News in Brief: Major film festival updates, La Brea films in Vic, and Epic lawsuit continues
It's a big week for film festivals with a new director for BIFF, MIFF opening apps for 37 South Market…
Sometimes videogames are bad, and we should say it
Despite the report's limitations, Four Corners' recent inquiry into predatory monetisation in games is insightful. The videogame industry is going…
NZ's Doc Edge Festival announces 2021 hybrid program
The NZ Documentary festival has announced a 2021 program of over 80 films, which will be available to watch both…
MIFF opens applications for Critics Campus and 37 South Market
In the leadup to the festival's 69th edition, MIFF opens applications for two of its iconic programs, Critics Campus and…
News in Brief: Oscars winners, PlayStation's best year yet, and a look at the future of film
This week, Chloé Zhao becomes the first WOC to be awarded the best director Academy Award, NZ games awards announced,…
Games Connect Asia Pacific returning to Melbourne in 2021, dates announced
After 2020's conference offered 'pathways to connect' online, GCAP and the AGDAs are back in person, with dates announced for…
Hades’ Greg Kasavin breaks down Supergiant’s unique approach to narrative
‘It's nice having someone just notice and care that there was a small change about you, like a haircut or…