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ABC commissioning policy – more youth, less literary drama

ABC Director of Television Richard Finlayson talks commissioning philosophy as he promotes the 2017 shows.
1 Nov 2016 12:00
David Tiley
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Corroded by cuts, enlivened by iView, the ABC has launched a chunk of its 2017 program to the general public. Director of Television Richard Finlayson has been on the road talking to journalists, fielding questions with enthusiastic adjectives. It was a chance for ScreenHub to dig into the values and opportunities behind the commissioning decisions. 

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David Tiley

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.

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