Screen Australia Podcast
Screen Australia
Listen to interviews with world-class Australian directors, producers, writers and other industry professionals as they discuss their careers, latest projects and industry trends.
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Feedback can be sent to podcast@screenaustralia.gov.au.
Subscribe to Screen Australia's fortnightly newsletter to receive the latest episode along with show notes and bonus content, as well as the latest agency news, opportunities, funding approvals, and more at www.screenaustralia.gov.au.
Feedback can be sent to podcast@screenaustralia.gov.au.
Episodes
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Dec 20, 2022 • 31min
Robert Connolly: Blueback and the drive to create cinema
Director, producer and writer Robert Connolly (The Dry, Paper Planes, The Turning) on filming the Tim Winton adaptation Blueback in Western Australia, working with cinematographer Andrew Commis ACS and their "analogue" approach, as well as starting the company Arenamedia and their commitment to empowering emerging voices.
Dec 9, 2022 • 35min
Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope on making Australian TV
Actors, writers, directors and producers Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope have created series such as Upper Middle Bogan, Back in Very Small Business, Little Lunch, and The InBESTigators through their company Gristmill. They discuss developing their latest ABC show Summer Love in the midst of the pandemic, as well as their approach to writing, advice on pitching, identifying your place in the market, and why mentoring is a big focus.
Nov 25, 2022 • 46min
Intimacy Coordinator Amy Cater
Amy Cater talks about what types of projects work with intimacy coordinators, why it's important in more contexts than people realise, and her experience working on TV series including Love Me Season 1 on Binge and upcoming Bad Behaviour for Stan and Safe Home for SBS.
Nov 9, 2022 • 36min
Bay of Fires, No Ordinary Love and the 2021/22 Drama Report
ABC crime/thriller Bay of Fires co-creator, producer and star Marta Dusseldorp and the series creator, producer, co-writer and star of YouTube series No Ordinary Love Esther Fwati give an insight into production on their projects, while Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason runs through the newly released 2021/22 Drama Report results.
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Oct 21, 2022 • 38min
Online funding
The Online team at Screen Australia discuss the three types of funding they can provide – development, production and completion funding – as well as what they are and aren't looking for, what kind of platforms are out there, how to make your application competitive, general advice and more. Listen to Alyce's podcast episode on connecting with audiences here Check out Online funding approvals here
Oct 7, 2022 • 20min
Director Rachel Perkins on The Australian Wars
Director Rachel Perkins (Total Control, Mystery Road, First Australians) talks about getting her start in the screen industry and founding Blackfella Films in 1992, her career to date, and her latest project The Australian Wars, a three-part SBS/NITV documentary event, which delves into Australia's Frontier Wars.
Sep 23, 2022 • 47min
Toronto International Film Festival 2022 Wrap-up
Hear takeaways, learnings and advice from those who were at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Guests include Screen Australia representatives CEO Graeme Mason, Head of Content Grainne Brunsdon and Head of First Nations Angela Bates, as well as Madman Entertainment CEO Paul Wiegard, We Are Still Here producer Mitchell Stanley from No Coincidence Media, and director Jayden Rathsam Hua, who was selected for the prestigious TIFF Filmmaker Lab.
Sep 6, 2022 • 22min
Games Funding 101
Want to apply for games funding through Screen Australia? With a second round of Games: Expansion Pack funding now open, Screen Australia's Head of Online Lee Naimo and Games Investment Manager Amelia Laughlan explain what they are and aren't looking for in applications and why you need to ensure your project has a clear pathway to audience. The announcement here Guidelines and to apply here
Aug 26, 2022 • 36min
Director Jocelyn Moorhouse on Savage River
Director, writer and producer Jocelyn Moorhouse talks about directing six-episode ABC crime drama Savage River, working with cinematographer Don McAlpine ACS ASC, creating TV vs features such as The Dressmaker, getting the tone right in dark comedies, and general advice.
Aug 12, 2022 • 30min
Directors Dylan River and Macario De Souza
Director Dylan River talks about moving into longform TV with ABC TV series Mystery Road: Origin, while Macario De Souza makes the shift from documentary features like Bra Boys to his feature drama debut with 6 Festivals. Both filmmakers discuss making the leap and their latest projects.
