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Meet the Adelaide Studios Tenant: Joshua Tyler

The SAFC’s Adelaide Studios isn’t just a screen production facility, it’s a creative hub that’s home to dozens of South Australian screen businesses and screen practitioners. In this ongoing series of SAFC interview profiles, we invite you to meet the tenants and get to know their work. One of those tenants is screenwriter and creative Joshua […]

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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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Dario Russo’s The Fox selected for SXSW

South Australian made and SAFC supported dark comedy The Fox is set to make a splash on the world stage with its international premiere at SXSW 2026. The feature film debut of AACTA Award-nominated and ADG award-winning SA writer/director Dario Russo (Danger 5, Koala Man), who also served as editor and composer, The Fox was […]

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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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