An exciting development initiative for female and nonbinary screenwriters over 40 is headed to Australia with support from the SAFC. Supported by acclaimed actors Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, The Writers Lab (TWL) is the only program in the world devoted to tackling on-screen and behind-the-camera ageism and gender bias. The initiative brings together selected […]

A new wave of First Nations storytellers will share their stories while growing their skills with ten South Australian First Nations creatives selected across two exciting SAFC initiatives for short film and podcasting. The SAFC’s First Nations Short Film Program has returned for a third iteration, building on the success of the initiative which was […]

Thirty years after its release, acclaimed South Australian film Shine has been celebrated with special anniversary events in London and Adelaide, honouring its enduring legacy and international impact. On 1 October the anniversary was marked in London with a special reception and screening at the Australian High Commission, hosted by Australia’s High Commissioner and former […]

The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) today announced production is underway in Adelaide on new six-part ABC drama series, Rural Crime Unit, anticipated to inject more than $7.3 million into the State’s economy and create more than 460 jobs for South Australians across creatives, crew and extras talent. From the award-winning team at Northern Pictures, […]

Hollywood stars, a pivotal moment in World War II history and some of South Australia’s best screen talent have come together in Pressure, the latest feature film from SA writer/director Anthony Maras having its Australian premiere at this year’s Adelaide Film Festival. Starring Hollywood heavyweight Brendan Fraser and acclaimed actor Andrew Scott, Pressure tells the […]

What does Hollywood’s growing interest in short stories mean for writers creating their own IP? South Australian writers can learn more at the Australians in Film (AiF) Insider Sessions: AN UNEXPECTED WAY IN – How Short Stories Get Hollywood’s Attention (28 October, online), with up to five fully subsidised passes on offer from the South […]

South Australian screenwriter and director Scarlett Scherer has been selected as the South Australian finalist for Netflix ANZ’s The Next Brilliant Career, a national initiative supporting the next generation of women and non-binary screen storytellers. Scarlett is one of eight emerging Australian writers selected to pitch an original scripted concept to the Netflix ANZ Content […]