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First Nations stories in the spotlight with SAFC short film and podcasting initiatives

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A new wave of First Nations storytellers will share their stories while growing their skills with ten South Australian First Nations creatives selected across two exciting SAFC initiatives for short film and podcasting. The SAFC’s First Nations Short Film Program has returned for a third iteration, building on the success of the initiative which was […]

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Celebrating 30 years of Shine

Thirty years after its release, acclaimed South Australian film Shine has been celebrated with special anniversary events in London and Adelaide, honouring its enduring legacy and international impact. On 1 October the anniversary was marked in London with a special reception and screening at the Australian High Commission, hosted by Australia’s High Commissioner and former […]

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Cameras roll in South Australia on ABC’s new drama series Rural Crime Unit

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The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) today announced production is underway in Adelaide on new six-part ABC drama series, Rural Crime Unit, anticipated to inject more than $7.3 million into the State’s economy and create more than 460 jobs for South Australians across creatives, crew and extras talent. From the award-winning team at Northern Pictures, […]

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Anthony Maras’ Pressure showcases South Australian talent

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Hollywood stars, a pivotal moment in World War II history and some of South Australia’s best screen talent have come together in Pressure, the latest feature film from SA writer/director Anthony Maras having its Australian premiere at this year’s Adelaide Film Festival. Starring Hollywood heavyweight Brendan Fraser and acclaimed actor Andrew Scott, Pressure tells the […]

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Call for EOIs: Find an unexpected way in with Australians in Film’s Short Stories session

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What does Hollywood’s growing interest in short stories mean for writers creating their own IP? South Australian writers can learn more at the Australians in Film (AiF) Insider Sessions: AN UNEXPECTED WAY IN – How Short Stories Get Hollywood’s Attention (28 October, online), with up to five fully subsidised passes on offer from the South […]

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SA writer/director Scarlett Scherer named finalist in Netflix’s The Next Brilliant Career

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South Australian screenwriter and director Scarlett Scherer has been selected as the South Australian finalist for Netflix ANZ’s The Next Brilliant Career, a national initiative supporting the next generation of women and non-binary screen storytellers. Scarlett is one of eight emerging Australian writers selected to pitch an original scripted concept to the Netflix ANZ Content […]

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SA’s game development sector powers up with supercharged $1 million Digital Games Fund and new studio placement program

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South Australia’s video games industry is being supercharged with the return of the South Australian Film Corporation’s (SAFC) Digital Games Fund (DGF) delivering a $1 million boost for local developers – the biggest pool of game development funding in South Australia’s history. Launched in October 2025, the inaugural round of the DGF saw 11 South […]

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