

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.
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.
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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Nov 24, 2020 • 34min
Impact of COVID-19 on the Australian screen industry
Hear about the ways the Australian screen industry has persevered in the midst of a global pandemic as told by Five Bedrooms' COVID safety supervisor Philli Anderson, Why Are You Like This producer Sarah Freeman and Screen Australia's CEO Graeme Mason. Read more about the Drama Report findings here: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/sa/media-centre/news/2020/11-25-drama-report-2019-20-impact-pandemic Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Nov 11, 2020 • 27min
Screen Australia: Advice before you apply
Representatives from the various departments at Screen Australia share their top tips for anyone putting together an application. Visit Screen Australia's funding and support page: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-support Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Oct 27, 2020 • 33min
Director Lucy Gaffy: Learnings from Australian TV
Doctor Doctor and The Unlisted director Lucy Gaffy delivers observations and learnings from her career in Australian television, from her experience stepping onto a large-scale set for the first time, making the most of opportunities and advice for emerging filmmakers wanting to make the leap to long-form. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Oct 13, 2020 • 34min
Madeline Miller on brand partnerships
Business affairs and global brand partnerships specialist Madeline Miller on her move from Australia to the US, her work on the latest James Bond movie, and advice for Australians looking to explore brand collaboration for their next project. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Sep 29, 2020 • 18min
Gregor Jordan: Directing Dirt Music
Director Gregor Jordan talks about his return to Australian feature film with Dirt Music, the film's physically demanding shoot, and the process of bringing Australian singer-songwriter Julia Stone on board. He also reflects on making Two Hands, his 1999 debut feature film starring Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Sep 16, 2020 • 31min
Distribution update and AD advice
Screen Australia Distribution Manager Anthony Grundy breaks down the impact of COVID-19 on Australian theatrical, while Neil Sharma shares what he learnt being in AD roles on local TV and international features like Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Sep 1, 2020 • 32min
Unjoo Moon: Directing I Am Woman
Director Unjoo Moon on advice, challenges, and how making a feature documentary about music icon Tony Bennett helped prepare her for I Am Woman - her drama feature debut about Australian singer Helen Reddy. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Aug 19, 2020 • 39min
Meg O'Connell: Retrograde, Content and Snapchat
Retrograde writer, producer and co-creator Meg O'Connell on creating an ABC TV series in a pandemic, lessons learned making vertical series Content, and developing ideas with Snapchat. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Aug 5, 2020 • 34min
Jason Stephens: Lingo Pictures
Producer Jason Stephens on starting Lingo Pictures with Helen Bowden, and their approach to developing, creating and selling acclaimed Australian TV such as The Secrets She Keeps, Upright and Lambs of God. Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe

Jul 21, 2020 • 31min
Shannon Murphy: Babyteeth and Killing Eve
Shannon Murphy on the skills she took from directing TV to features, an insight into making her feature directorial debut Babyteeth, and takeaways from directing two episodes of third season of the hit series Killing Eve. Watch the Babyteeth trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLNXHJB5Mto Subscribe to Screen Australia Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Pocket Casts. Subscribe to the Screen Australia newsletter: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/subscribe


