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SAFC CEO Kate Croser in front of the SAFC booth at the 2023 Student Pathways and Careers Expo.

SAFC spotlights screen career opportunities at student expo

The SAFC was pleased to showcase screen career pathways to hundreds of high school students from across South Australia at the Student Pathways and Careers Expo this week. The SAFC represented the screen industry at the two-day event held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, highlighting careers in film, TV and video game production alongside Rising Sun Pictures, Channel 44, […]

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Ellen Williams-Ralfe (left) and Danae Flack (right), photos by Alice Healy

SAFC farewells Ellen Williams-Ralfe and announces new staff appointment

The SAFC bids a fond farewell to Ellen Williams-Ralfe, who finished with the agency last week after nearly two years as SAFC Administration Assistant. A passionate film and TV enthusiast, Ellen’s role at the SAFC marked her first foray into the screen industry, having come to the agency from previous administration and reception roles at […]

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William Shatner recorded a special video message about his experience filming in Coober Pedy for Stars on Mars, image via SAFC youtube

William Shatner had a blast in South Australia with “Stars on Mars”

Hollywood legend William Shatner had a blast filming in South Australia with FOX’s new unscripted television series Stars on Mars. The Star Trek actor – who stars as “Mission Control” in the new reality series – filmed in the unique Outback town of Coober Pedy through April and May, with the red sands and lunar-like […]

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SAFC Communications and Marketing Coordinator Alex Knopoff and SDIN Project Officer Anita Kimber, images supplied

SAFC announces new staff appointments

The SAFC is pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members joining the agency this month: Alex Knopoff as Communications and Marketing Coordinator, and Anita Kimber as SDIN Project Officer. Alex Knopoff joins the SAFC’s Communications and Marketing team from the Australian Institute of Architects, where she has been working as Communications and Projects Lead for the SA […]

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New Access Coordinator Training Program launched

Screen Australia has announced a new Access Coordinator Training Program designed to train and support up to 12 people in this new and integral production role. The bespoke training program will be delivered by UK inclusion consultancy Bridge06 in partnership with the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Screen Canberra, […]

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SA on screen: Catch these SA made films and TV series out now

South Australia is shining on screens in cinemas and lounge rooms around the country, with a whole host of South Australian made and SAFC supported productions currently hitting cinemas and streaming services. Check them out now! Talk to Me, the highly anticipated directorial debut feature from SA’s Danny and Michael Philippou is in cinemas now. […]

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SAFC Newsletter

SAFC Newsletter – 21 July, 2023

Check out the latest SAFC e-newsletter, including all the latest South Australian screen sector news, opportunities, jobs and more.

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SA Screen Industry Careers Day 2023, Pat Webb and Jennifer Norcliffe at the games session, photo by Petra Starke

SAFC helps skilled workers find new pathways into screen

South Australian crew and skilled workers from adjacent industries were able to discover exciting new screen career pathways at the SAFC’s recent SA Screen Industry Careers Day. Held at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios facilities in Glenside on Saturday 15 July, the free information day featured a program of 31 career information sessions presented by top South […]

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BTS on Firebite, photo by Ian Routledge

SAFC submission to Federal Cultural and Creative Satellite Accounts Methodology Refresh consultation

In May 2023 the Federal Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research released a consultation paper on a proposed approach to refreshing the cultural and creative activity satellite accounts. The Cultural and Creative Activity Satellite Accounts Methodology Refresh consultation invited stakeholders to provide feedback on these proposals. Find out more about the consultation paper here. […]

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SA actor, writer, and producer Mariah Gates

South Australia’s Mariah Gates announced for Bus Stop Films Inclusive Producers Attachment Program

Bus Stop Films, winner of the 2023 SPA Award for Breakthrough Business of the Year, has announced 10 emerging producers for its Inclusive Producers Attachment Program. Chosen from seven participating states, the emerging producers will work with Bus Stop’s in-house producer, Dianna La Grassa, to help realise a slate of 18 inclusively made short films […]

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