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South Australia’s Megan Adrain selected for Inclusive Producers Attachment Program

04 August 2025

Emerging South Australian producer Megan Adrain has been selected for the Bus Stop Films 2025 Inclusive Producers Attachment Program, supported by the SAFC.

A self-described neurodivergent filmmaker, Megan is one of 13 emerging and established producers selected by Bus Stop for an Inclusive Producer Attachment as part of the program, following an overwhelming response of 150 applications from across Australia.

The selected cohort of 19 also includes two Co-Producers who will work alongside Bus Stop’s COO/Head of Screen Dianna La Grassa and a team of four IPA alumni producers Hollie Meyer, Joel Ludemann, Axielle Doddridge and Alisha Mehra, to bring to life a slate of 22 inclusively made short films through Bus Stop’s Accessible Filmmaking Program.

The program, which is supported by state screen agencies including the SAFC, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, VicScreen, Screen Tasmania, Screen Canberra, Screen Territory and Screenwest, will see the cohort of producers gain professional skills development in inclusive filmmaking. The program equips participants with skills in producing films inclusively, supporting people with disabilities on productions and producing content through a lens of inclusion, diversity and accessibility, creating sustainable screen career pathways.

Productions will take place in August 2025 across the country including in Adelaide, Sydney, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Katoomba, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart and Launceston.

Megan’s selection for the program follows SA producer Sarah Moulton, who undertook an Inclusive Producers Attachment through the program in 2024, and SA actor, writer and producer Mariah Gates who participated in the initiative in 2023.

Producer Dianna La Grassa said: “I’m incredibly excited to get to know this diverse cohort of producers and to see what unique skills and experiences they will bring to our 2025 film collection. Each year we see a group of amazing and very eager emerging producers, ready to grow their awareness of inclusive filmmaking applying to come on board. I am so thrilled that this year I will also be working alongside many of the previous IPAs we have supported. Our IPA strategy is unearthing such awesome talent who will work in a suite of roles across our 2025 slate.”

Bus Stop Films CEO Tracey Corbin-Matchett OAM said: “We are truly grateful to all the state screen agencies for this brilliant and united demonstration of support. The calibre and diversity of applications we received shows there is incredible emerging talent ready to embrace inclusive filmmaking practices. This program will deliver strong career development for all involved and build crucial capacity in our sector for skilled producers with deep knowledge of inclusion.”

For more information, visit busstopfilms.com.au