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The Value of Inclusive Production: Inclusivity in action on set of Austin S3
02 September 2026
Calling all South Australian producers and practitioners interested in inclusive production! The SAFC has partnered with Inclusively Made and the team behind the South Australian made third season of ABC’s hit comedy Austin to present The Value of Inclusive Production on 2 September 2026 – a special presentation on making inclusion part of the screen production process.
Join Inclusively Made co-founder Henry Smith, Northern Pictures’ Joe Weatherstone and Shannon Wilson-McClinton, Austin S3 co-producer Michelle Hardy and actor Michael Theo to hear practical insights and lessons from the production, and discover how inclusive practices can strengthen creative outcomes and industry impact.
The session will cover a range of topics including:
- The commercial benefits of inclusion
- The 8 Pillars of Inclusion
- How a production achieves Inclusively Made certification
- Inclusive production in action (Austin S3 case study)
- Inclusive tools
Supported through the ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund, Austin S3 is the first season of the much-loved comedy to be filmed in South Australia. Set to premiere on the ABC later this year, the award-winning series follows neurodivergent 20-something Austin (Michael Theo) as he prepares for his upcoming wedding in the Adelaide Hills. The series is produced by Northern Pictures with Lincoln Pictures and SA’s Hardy White Pictures, with Michelle Hardy co-producing and Erin White directing episodes.
Inclusively Made is the certification standard for inclusive production in film, television and advertising. The organisation helps leaders embed disability inclusion from day one – not as an afterthought, but as a creative and cultural asset. Their certification and accreditation pathways are designed to empower brands, creative agencies and production companies to lead inclusion with confidence.
WHEN: Wednesday 2 September
Doors open 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start
WHERE: Adelaide Studios Screening Theatre
1 Mulberry Road Glenside 5065
Enter via rear atrium – refer to map below
COST: FREE – but registration is essential
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: This event is wheelchair accessible. If you have any other access requirements, please let our team know in advance by emailing [email protected]
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