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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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Vale Rachael Carpani

The SAFC is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Australian actor Rachael Carpani. Sydney-born Carpani, 45, was well known to Australian audiences and to members of the South Australian screen sector for her role in long-running TV drama McLeod’s Daughters, which filmed in the state with the assistance of the SAFC. She played […]

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South Australia’s screen sector shines in 2026 AACTA Award nominations

South Australian screen productions, creatives and talent have shone in the nominations for the 2026 AACTA Awards, receiving 33 nominations across 24 categories, with Danny and Michael Philippou‘s sophomore horror Bring Her Back leading the film nominations with a huge 16 nods. Supported by the SAFC, Bring Her Back scored nominations across almost every eligible category including […]

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South Australian Screen Awards 2025 Winners Announced

The South Australian screen industry shone brightly at the 2025 South Australian Screen Awards (SASAs) last week, with winners announced at a gala awards ceremony at The Mercury Cinema on Saturday, 22 November 2025. Celebrating the best screen works from South Australia’s film industry, the SASAs have run for over 20 years. The SASAs provide […]

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Meet the Adelaide Studios Tenant: Shalom Almond

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. As a documentary filmmaker, being able to connect with […]

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ABC crime series Treasure & Dirt brings thrills and intrigue to Coober Pedy, along with jobs and economic investment

New ABC crime drama Treasure & Dirt is now in production in South Australia, bringing millions of dollars in economic investment and creating hundreds of jobs for local cast, crew and service providers. Supported through the South Australian Film Corporation’s (SAFC) ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund, Treasure & Dirt is being filmed entirely in South […]

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South Australia’s video game sector levels up with new $100,000 Digital Games Fund grants and the return of SAGE: SA Game Exhibition

South Australian video game developers will get a $100,000 opportunity to level-up their businesses with the South Australian Film Corporation’s (SAFC) new Digital Games Fund now open for applications. Building on its support for one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, the SAFC’s new pilot fund is designed to boost the development of original, […]

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SAFC Games Industry Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest now open

Are you a South Australian-based game developer or involved in the business of developing, financing, or publishing games? Would you like to make a real difference to our state’s local game industry?Call for Expressions of InterestSAFC Games Industry Advisory GroupCloses 5pm 21 November 2025 The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) warmly invites Expressions of Interest […]

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