Film

Budget: shocked industry faces cuts to key agency
No fun for the national broadcasters, but horrible for Screen Australia. And hard times for games developers too.

Budget: back end chaos heading our way?
With the budget due out tomorrow, the rumour/leaking/logical guesswork machine is still spitting out titbits about the sector.
Film Victoria: funding for animation creators
Eligible animators can apply for development funding of up to $40,000 to create concept materials.

Ratings: Sunday, 11th May 2014
The Eurovision Song Contest was a triumph for SBS, bringing it to 10% - almost.

All3Media: key British and international production company sold to US
As All3Media passes to the US, really big meets truly huge and absolutely monstrous in a deal of the mega-titans.

Neighbours: issue larger than single production
After 25 years of relative industrial peace, the people behind the scenes of the Ramsay St make-believe are using the…

Ratings: Thursday, 8th May 2014
Ten makes a massive break for glory, while everyone else looks bedraggled. How could this be?

Silas Hickey: opportunities for creatives at Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network are looking for pitches from writers and directors keen to make short films.

EDITING IN FACTUAL TV, FIELD & STORY PRODUCING, VIZ ARTIST, INTRO TO DIRECTING & MORE @ AFTRS OPEN
It’s your last chance to book into: VIZRT: INTRO TO VIZ ARTIST, Monica Davidson’s RUNNING YOUR OWN CREATIVE BUSINESS and…

Daily Ratings: Wednesday, 7th May 2014
The nights belong to NIne, while Ten is getting a welcome boost from the Masterchef frying pan. ABC glum.