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SAFC launches third round of First Nations Short Film Program with applications open now for writers

The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) has launched the third iteration of its successful First Nations Short Film Program, which boosts the careers of First Nations South Australian filmmakers through script development, mentoring and the opportunity to gain above-the-line short film credits. Applications are now open for Phase 1 of the program, the Script Development […]

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Three new South Australian filmmaking teams announced for Film Lab: New Voices 4

A new crop of South Australian screen creatives will get a chance to make their first feature film as part of the Film Lab: New Voices initiative from the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) and Screen Australia, with three filmmaking teams selected for the fourth iteration of the program, now underway. Film Lab: New Voices has proven […]

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World War II epic LADY DEATH currently in production in South Australia

Production is underway outside Adelaide in South Australia on Kiah Roache-Turner’s action horror Lady Death, supported by the South Australian Film Corporation. Produced by Blake Northfield and Michelle Krumm for Bronte Studios (Beast of War, Wyrmwood franchise) with SA co-producer Julie Byrne (I Am Mother, The Babadook), the film is the next instalment of writer-director […]

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New First Nations led horror The Debt marks major milestone for South Australian screen industry

Production has wrapped in Adelaide on new horror The Debt, the latest feature film to come out of South Australia’s successful Film Lab: New Voices initiative from the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Screen Australia and the Adelaide Film Festival (AFF). The debut feature from writer Piri Eddy and Yankunytjatjara writer Pearl Berry, Yankunytjatjara producer […]

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SAFC powers-up South Australia’s video games sector with $500,000 funding for 11 projects and new industry advisory group

South Australia’s video game development sector is powering up, with new South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) funding and a dedicated expert advisory group set to drive growth in the industry. Eleven South Australian game studios have been selected to share in $500,000 to further development of their video game projects through the SAFC’s new Digital […]

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Five cast members from the ABC series Austin stand amongst colourful balloons. Michael Theo holds a clapper board that reads Austin S3.

ABC’s third season of Austin to be shot in South Australia

Production is underway on the third season of much-loved ABC narrative comedy Austin in South Australia, bringing a distinctly SA flavour to the next chapter of Austin’s life, while injecting millions into the local economy and creating jobs for hundreds of SA cast, crew and service providers. Supported through the South Australian Film Corporation’s (SAFC) […]

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SAGE 2026 - crowds enjoying the games, photo by Naomi Jellicoe

Record crowds for Adelaide’s biggest video games showcase as SAGE 2026 reveals award winners

SAGE 2026 South Australian Game Exhibition announced the winners of the third annual SAGE Awards at a red carpet gala event on Saturday night, topping off a record-breaking weekend at Adelaide’s biggest video games expo. A record 3,700+ video game developers, players and fans snapped up tickets to the two-day showcase event to play and […]

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South Australian Game Exhibition levels up with bumper SAGE Advice discussion panels program

Ever wondered how video game music is composed? Or what Adelaide’s game development industry was like in the 1990s? How do you get a job in the games sector, and what skills do you need to thrive? Find out the answers to all these questions and more at South Australia’s biggest video games expo SAGE: […]

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Film Lab: New Voices opens for development funding applications with new opportunities for diverse filmmakers

South Australia’s flagship low-budget feature film development initiative Film Lab: New Voices is back for a fourth intake, with applications open now for the development of bold, authentic and original feature film projects from first-time SA filmmakers. Film Lab: New Voices offers three up-and-coming SA filmmaking teams the chance to develop their first low-budget feature […]

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SAGE: SA Game Exhibition levels up in 2026 with more than 40 SA video games to see and play for free!

Adelaide’s biggest and most exciting video games event for developers and fans alike, the South Australian Game Exhibition (SAGE) returns in 2026 with a record number of new and innovative games on display, and all the FREE, family-friendly fun you can pack into two days! Now in its fourth exciting year, SAGE is South Australia’s […]

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