The SAFC and Screen Australia today announced production investment for Embrace Kids, Taryn Brumfitt’s follow-up to her 2016 break-out documentary Embrace which was released in Australia and New Zealand by Transmission Films and subsequently screened in over 190 countries. This time, the filmmaker, best-selling author and globally heralded activist is turning her lens on the […]

The SAFC’s NAIDOC Week celebrations wrapped up yesterday with a special In Conversation event with Internationally acclaimed director, writer and cinematographer Warwick Thornton at Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute. The event was recorded by SAFC partner organisation Channel 44 and will be available on the SAFC Facebook page in the future. Thornton is currently in […]

The SAFC is delighted to welcome two new members to its First Nations Advisory Committee: Dearna Newchurch and Nancia Guivarra. Hailing from the Kaurna and Narungga nations in South Australia, Dearna is an accomplished arts and events producer with a decade of experience who has worked across cultural organisations in Adelaide including the Adelaide Fringe, […]

In this issue: SAFC welcomes State Government screen investment Art of Reconciliation documentary out Immerse yourself in SA made VR at Illuminate SAFC farewells staff member Lynette Davies Applause: accolades, awards & appointments Not on our mailing list yet? Subscribe now! Images (L-R): Director Zibeon Fielding; Closer Productions’ Are You Addicted to Technology; X-Men Dark Phoenix, which accessed […]

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE – SUNDAY 11 JULY The SAFC presents a special in conversation event with award-winning First Nations Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton for NAIDOC Week 2021. Internationally acclaimed director, writer and cinematographer Warwick Thornton is one of Australia’s most celebrated First Nations auteur voices. Known for his powerful and gritty feature films, Thornton […]

The SAFC welcomes the State Government’s investment in the South Australian screen sector, announced in the 2021-22 State Budget. Post Production, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Rebate Scheme Additional $22.8m over 5 years: To meet an increase in demand for the Post-Production, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Scheme and continuation of the scheme from 2022-23. […]

In this issue: AMC & See-Saw series Firebite fires up in SA Get the lowdown on low budget at Film Lab SAFC pays tribute to David Lightfoot SAFC welcomes new staff appointment Ministerial visit for Adelaide Studios Applause: accolades, awards & appointments Not on our mailing list yet? Subscribe now! Images (L-R): Firebite director and creator Warwick […]