Author: Claudia Vannithone

Screen Canberra announces the appointment of two new board members, Lee Naimo and Genevieve Butler, welcoming a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives during an exciting time for the organisation and the ACT screen sector. With the ACT Government’s renewed commitment to supporting the creative industries, including growing the local screen and digital games industry, … Continued

Bus Stop Films has announced the successful selection of 19 emerging and established producers for its 2025 Inclusive Producers Attachment Program, following an overwhelming response of 150 applications from across Australia. The selected cohort includes 13 Inclusive Producers Attachments and 2 Co-Producers who will work alongside Bus Stop’s COO/Head of Screen Dianna La Grassa and … Continued

With support from the ACT Government and Screen Canberra, AUSTIN returned to film in the capital earlier this year—bringing jobs, professional development opportunities, and an exciting spotlight to our local screen industry. Projects like AUSTIN not only grow our creative sector but also proudly showcase Canberra to a global audience. Holly Trueman | CEO Screen … Continued

The Raftsmen has taken out top honours at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival, winning the Audience Award for Best Australian Documentary in what has been the festival’s highest-selling year to date. Produced by Canberra-based WildBear Entertainment, the film earned the prestigious People’s Choice award, based on a record-breaking 23,000 audience votes. Making its world premiere … Continued

New Kids on the Block has been created by Screenworks with support from Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, and Screen Canberra to help emerging and early career filmmakers attend the annual Regional to Global forum in Lennox Head for the first time. As well as financial support to travel, the New Kids on the Block program … Continued

Screen Canberra is delighted to have the APEX team here in the Canberra region.  The gorge systems surrounding Canberra are serving as one of the key filming locations for the upcoming Netflix feature film thriller. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Jeremy Robbins, this project has a star-studded cast including Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Australia’s own … Continued

As we start a new year, Screen Canberra takes a moment to reflect on a year filled with significant achievements and growth for both our organisation and the local screen industry. Throughout the year, we introduced exciting new initiatives, moved offices to create a Screen precinct at the NFSA and formed new partnerships while also … Continued

ABC, Screen Australia, ITV Studios, and Screen Canberra are thrilled to announce that the much-loved eight-part narrative comedy series, Austin, has been commissioned for a second season. Produced by Northern Pictures with Lincoln Pictures, filming will commence in the UK early next month. Following his breakout performance in season one, Michael Theo returns as the … Continued

Screen Canberra, the University of Technology Sydney, Screen NSW and the Australian Directors’ Guild with support from the ACT Government’s Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs have announced +SCREEN STORIES – a multifaceted one-day conference for screen storytellers telling LGBTIQA+ stories.  This first of its kind all day program, produced by Rosie Lourde, will have a hybrid … Continued

We’re thrilled to share our latest sizzle reel, celebrating the incredible projects supported by the Screen Investment Fund and Screen Attraction Fund.  From gripping dramas to innovative documentaries, see how these funds are bringing visionary stories to life right here in Canberra.

Screen Canberra, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Screen NSW and the Australian Directors’ Guild with support from the ACT Government’s Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs have announced +SCREEN STORIES Mentorship Program – a comprehensive 3-month mentorship for LGBTIQA+ screen storytellers.  This bespoke program is being created by esteemed UTS academic Dr Natalie Krikowa. It is … Continued