Epic Games together with the South Australian Film Corporation and other state screening agencies are pleased to announce the culmination of the first Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge. Participating filmmakers ranged in levels of creative and technical experience, and the quality of the resulting short films is a testament to the fantastic talent in the […]

South Australia is in the international spotlight again, with New Line Cinema releasing the first official photos from blockbuster Mortal Kombat, ahead of its Australian premiere on 15 April, 2021. The first-look images show characters such as Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Jax, Kano, and other favourites getting into the action in stunning South Australian locations […]

ABC is thrilled to announce that the delicious six-part series Aftertaste premieres Wednesday February 3rd at 9pm on ABC and ABC iview.  Aftertaste is a comedy-drama about food, family, second chances and secrets. It is guaranteed to whet your appetite, tickle your funny bone and touch your heart.  Erik Thomson and newcomer Natalie Abbott lead […]

Legendary South Australian filmmaking duo Scott Hicks and Kerry Heysen AM were celebrated with the state’s highest arts and cultural honour at last night’s 2020 Ruby Awards, taking home the Premier’s Award for Lifetime Achievement. The producer/director team were honoured for their immense contribution to the South Australian screen industry over more than 40 years. […]

In this issue: Super six SA screen businesses set to grow BBC One & Stan series The Tourist heads to SA SA screen sector to shine at Ruby Awards New clarity for SAFC corporate processes Boosting commitment to equality & diversity Applause: accolades, awards & appointments Not on our mailing list yet? Subscribe now! Images (L-R): Logos of […]

Six South Australian screen businesses, including production, digital content and animation studios, are on track for new growth in 2021 with the help of the SAFC’s new Screen Business program. Announced today, the six companies – For Pete’s Sake Productions, Triptych Pictures, KOJO, 57 Films, Closer Productions and Monkeystack – have all been selected to undertake specialised business training under the SAFC’s Screen […]

Filming of a new mystery thriller series, The Tourist, will commence in South Australia in autumn 2021, with $3.6 million in support from the Morrison Government’s Location Incentive program. The announcement was made in Adelaide today by Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, and the Hon Steven Marshall […]