Captivating new SAFC supported six-part drama series Operation Buffalo (previous working title Fallout) will debut on ABC and ABC iview on Sunday 31 May at 8.30pm. Inspired by true events, Operation Buffalo explores a controversial time in Australia’s modern history. Produced by Porchlight Films and co-created, written and directed by Peter Duncan (Rake), Operation Buffalo […]

The South Australian Film Corporation is pleased to announce two new staff appointments.VFX specialist and former Managing Director of Mill Film Adelaide Mark Thorley has joined the SAFC as Chief Operating Officer.Most recently Chief Operating Officer of Mill Film globally, Mark has more than 15 years of executive leadership experience working at leading companies such as Lucasfilm, Singapore, where he oversaw studio […]

ABC has today announced that the inspiring SAFC supported documentary Maralinga Tjarutja will premiere on Sunday 24 May at 7.40pm on ABC and iview. Maralinga Tjarutja shines a spotlight on the people who have lived on their lands for over 60,000 years. While it’s a story of deep tragedy, it also celebrates their incredible resilience. […]

This issue: – New SAFC COVID-19 support measures – Joel Edgerton thriller set to shoot in SA – New Hanlon Larsen Fellowship boost for SA screen creatives – ABC launches $5m fund to support Oz creatives – Inaugural Centralised Fellow announced – Turn your cabin fever into creativity and win – Grants, opportunities and competitions. […]

New feature film The Unknown Man will shoot in South Australia, Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni confirmed today. The crime thriller stars Joel Edgerton (The Great Gatsby, Boy Erased) and UK star Sean Harris (The King, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation). The Unknown Man is written and directed by Thomas M […]

As part of the Centralised initiative, Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF)’s Indigenous Fellowship supports the professional development of Indigenous documentary filmmakers who are resident in the Northern Territory or South Australia. The Fellowship, which provides up to $30,000 to the selected fellow, is a contributing partnership between the Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF), Screen Territory, the South […]

This issue: – COVID-19 update: the SAFC’s response – Get your game on: fund open for second round – COVID-19 resources for screen creatives – First Day and Stateless have critics raving – EOIs close soon for free business training – Applause: accolades, awards & appointments Not on our mailing list yet? Subscribe now! Images: […]