The South Australian Film Corporation is delighted to announce the appointment of award-winning Australian showrunner, writer and director Tony Ayres to its Board. Mr Ayres was one of the founding members of internationally renowned Australian production company Matchbox Pictures, responsible for an eclectic and globally celebrated slate of productions.  In 2018 he established his own […]

Dear Colleagues,I wanted to reach out to let you know how the SAFC is responding to the unfolding COVID-19 situation.As an agency we are taking our advice from SA Health and the Federal Department of Health and will continue to do so as the situation develops in South Australia and around the world.On Sunday 15 […]

In response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the SAFC is following latest advice being provided by SA Health, the Federal Department of Health, and other Central Agencies via the Department of Innovation and Skills. We are monitoring this information daily, and working with other State screen agencies and Screen Australia to ensure, wherever possible, minimal […]

This issue: – An update from the SAFC on COVID-19 – I Am Woman ready to roar with new trailer – SAFC staff movements and position vacant – Stateless sizzles in ratings and reviews – Industry and Audience Development changes – Applause: accolades, awards & appointments Not on our mailing list yet? Subscribe now! Images (L-R): […]

System Error, a new short comedy from Writer/Director Matt Vesely will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City in April. Exploring themes of mental health through the story of George, a robot who works in a dystopian convenience store, System Error was funded through the South Australian Film Corporation’s […]

This issue: – SAFC supported shows shine at Series Mania – Netflix scoops Stateless for global streaming – Hollywood mentorship program lands in Oz – Indigenous doco sells out opening sessions – Farewell to SAFC board member Des Monaghan – Are you game? Games Fund set to open soon Not on our mailing list yet? Subscribe […]

Join acclaimed writer/director/actor Desiree Akhavan and homegrown favourite Sophie Hyde from Closer Productions as they dive deep into the art of filmmaking in an intimate and exploratory in-conversation, broadcast live and free via Instagram livestream. Join Desiree as she discusses the differences between working in film and TV, acting and directing, how to develop projects […]