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Open Channel: launched into permanence, pumped up with training money

Open Channel, the Melbourne Screen Resource Centre, officially opened its new premises on the Docklands Studio site, with a federal politician on Day 3 of his campaign.

7 Aug 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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Open Channel, the Melbourne Screen Resource Centre, officially opened its new premises on the Docklands Studio site, with a federal politician on Day 3 of his campaign.

The federal Minister for Employment, Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor officially declared the new Screen Industry Skills Centre open, and described it as “a feather in the cap for Melbourne as a cultural and arts centre” before referring to actors rather than technicians.

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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.