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Apply now: Annecy International Animation Film Market Delegation

Calling all South Australian animators! South Australia will be represented alongside Ausfilm at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Market—one of the world’s leading gatherings for animation professionals. In recognition of the remarkable growth and international success of South Australian animation in recent years, the SAFC will support three local practitioners to join an Ausfilm-led Australian […]

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Bring Her Back wins Best Film at the 2026 AACTA Awards. Screenshot from telecast.

South Australia’s screen industry scoops top prizes at the 2026 AACTA Awards

The South Australian screen industry was the star of the show at the 2026 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, with SA screen creatives and South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) supported films scooping an impressive 16 awards including Best Film. SA made and SAFC supported horror Bring Her Back dominated the film categories […]

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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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SAFC unveils updated funding program guidelines

Following a comprehensive review and industry and stakeholder consultation, the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) is pleased to share our refreshed suite of funding programs. These programs will deliver on the SAFC’s new 2025-28 Strategic Plan, which has set a clear direction to empower world-class screen production and connect our state’s diverse voices, stories, artistry […]

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A message from the CEO: 2025 in review

It’s a wrap on 2025! Read the message from SAFC CEO Kate Croser, plus see the photos from our end of year celebration party. Dear Screen Sector Colleagues, As we come to the end of 2024, I want to take the opportunity to celebrate another wonderful 12 months of production, achievement, and international recognition for […]

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New Ursula Dabrowsky horror Ruby Ruby begins production in South Australia

Production is now underway in South Australia on Ruby, Ruby, a new supernatural horror feature film from SA writer/director Ursula Dabrowksy and producer Antony I. Ginnane. Supported by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and in association with Headgear Films and Arterial Films, Ruby, Ruby marks the fourth horror project for Ursula Dabrowsky, a pseudonym […]

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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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A dynamic slate of South Australian short films go into production with over $150,000 in Mercury Quicksilver Production Funding

Following an impressive and highly competitive round of submissions, six original short films from 14 diverse South Australian screen creatives have been selected to go into production through The Mercury’s Quicksilver Production Fund, sharing in $157,500 in funding and professional mentoring support. Funded by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), the Quicksilver Production Fund enables […]

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