Australians in Film (AiF) and Screen Australia announced today the return of UNTAPPED, the breakthrough professional development program for undiscovered and historically excluded Australian writers and directors, featuring masterclasses from award-winning filmmakers Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi, Short Term 12), Marta Cunningham (Insecure, Transparent), Silas Howard (Dickinson, Pose) and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Meg LeFauve (Inside Out, Captain […]

Are you a First Nations screen creative in South Australia? Do you want to get more involved in the South Australian screen industry and meet other First Nations practitioners? Come and meet members of the SAFC First Nations Screen Working Group, new SAFC First Nations Screen Strategy Executive Pauline Clague, SAFC First Nations Industry Development […]

South Australian First Nations led documentary Black Empire is one of seven standalone half-hour documentaries announced today by SBS and National Indigenous Television (NITV) to be commissioned through the nationwide Curious Australia initiative. In partnership with Screen Australia, and state and territory agencies Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screen Territory, Screenwest and […]

In this issue: SAFC launches First Nations shorts program Run Rabbit Run starts with all star cast SAFC welcomes Pauline Clague to the team South Australia in the spotlight at Sundance South Australian producers connect with US market online The Tourist, Firebite and Gold get raves Applause: Accolades, awards and appointments PLUS: Events and happenings […]

The SAFC is pleased to announce the appointment of producer Pauline Clague as First Nations Screen Strategy Executive.A Yaegl woman from North Coast NSW, Pauline has worked as a storyteller and producer in film and TV for 25 years and has been a driving force in the creation and sustainability of First Nations voices in Australian […]

The SAFC has today launched a new short film initiative to advance the careers of South Australian First Nations filmmakers, with phase one applications open now for screenwriters. Up to six First Nations writers will be selected for the First Nations Short Film Writers’ Program, in which they will work with an experienced script consultant through […]

Daina Reid’s horror/thriller Run Rabbit Run starring Golden Globe Award-winner Sarah Snook (Succession) commences production in Victoria this week ahead of a shoot in South Australia, with the casting announcement of AACTA Award-winner Damon Herriman, Emmy and SAG-nominated Greta Scacchi and newcomer Lily LaTorre as Mia. Snook plays a fertility doctor whose firm grasp on […]