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Adelaide Studios Sound Mixing Theatre named for SA sound pioneer Michael Rowan

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Adelaide Studios’ internationally renowned Sound Mixing Theatre has been officially named after South Australia’s “godfather” of sound Michael Rowan, it was announced by Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni today. The Michael Rowan Sound Mixing Theatre is currently playing host to feature film I Am Woman, directed by Unjoo Moon, which will world premiere at […]

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Record numbers of female key creatives funded in SA

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For the first time ever women have achieved parity with men in key creative roles in productions funded by the South Australian Film Corporation when averaged out across feature films, TV drama, and factual and documentary programs, it was announced by Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni today. Minister Pisoni said women have taken […]

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ABC drama Fallout (working title) set to unravel Australia’s atomic past

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ABC and Screen Australia, with Create NSW and the South Australian Film Corporation are pleased to announce that production will soon commence on the exciting new six-part drama series Fallout (working title). Acclaimed Australian actor Ewen Leslie (The Cry, Top of The Lake) will star alongside Jessica de Gouw (Riot, Dracula, The Hunting), Academy Award-nominated […]

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New Audience and Industry Development grant recipients announced

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Film festivals for youth, women and Kangaroo Island, a film editing competition and a short course for mothers returning to work in the screen industry are among the recipients of the South Australian Film Corporation’s (SAFC) new Audience and Industry Development Grants, announced today by Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni. Minister Pisoni said […]

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SAFC appoints Amanda Duthie as Acting CEO

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The Board of the South Australian Film Corporation has appointed Amanda Duthie, SAFC Head of Production, Development, Attraction and Studios as Acting CEO, following the resignation of Courtney Gibson.  Chair Peter Hanlon said “The Board and I are delighted that the myriad opportunities and collaborations offered by the SAFC will continue to be delivered by […]

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Courtney Gibson to leave SAFC

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Courtney Gibson has resigned from her role as CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC); she will leave Adelaide to return to Sydney having delivered record investment and jobs into SA and ushered in a period of unprecedented growth and production activity in the state. Gibson said: “I’m proud of everything the SAFC team […]

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Production commences on First Day in South Australia

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Production on groundbreaking ABC children’s series FIRST DAY has commenced in Adelaide, produced by South Australia’s Epic Films in association with Kojo Entertainment with investment from Screen Australia, the South Australian Film Corporation and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation. The 4-part series builds on the highly acclaimed stand-alone episode commissioned in 2017, which was awarded […]

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