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 […]

The long, lazy summer break is the perfect time to crash on the couch and catch up on your film and TV viewing – and we’ve got the perfect selection of South Australian made productions ready for you to stream on demand! Check out these amazing SAFC supported films and TV series either out now […]

From the spectacular, lunar-like landscapes of Mortal Kombat’s Outworld, to the underground vampire lairs of AMC+ series Firebite, the South Australian outback town of Coober Pedy offers a range of unique and dramatic locations for all screen productions.  Situated 840km north-west of state capital Adelaide, Coober Pedy is known as “the opal capital of the […]

Dear Screen Sector Colleagues, As 2021 draws to a close I want to take the opportunity to celebrate the many achievements of the South Australian screen sector in what has truly been a milestone year. On the eve of the South Australian Film Corporation’s 50th anniversary in 2022, South Australia’s screen industry is more active […]

In 2021 the SAFC entered into the second year of our First Nations Screen Strategy 2020-25 and Reconciliation Action Plan: Innovate 2020-22, reaffirming our commitment to supporting and amplifying the extraordinary stories and creative voices of South Australia’s First Nations screen sector. First Nations Screen Strategy – 2021 Highlights and Achievements In 2021 the SAFC […]

The exciting new trailer for Warwick Thornton‘s South Australian filmed vampire series Firebite has been released today – check it out below! Filmed at the SAFC’s Adelaide Studios and in Coober Pedy in the South Australian Outback, the eight-episode series takes a new spin on the vampire genre, following two First Nations hunters Tyson (Rob Collins, […]