Author: Claudia Vannithone

MEDIA RELEASE: ANIMATION AUSTRALIA RETURNS TO ANNECY

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Australia will return to the Annecy International Animation Film Market (Mifa) in June with a coordinated national presence for the second consecutive year, showcasing the creativity, expertise and global ambition of the country’s animation sector. Led by Ausfilm in partnership with Screen NSW, VicScreen, Screen Queensland, Screenwest, South Australian Film Corporation, Screen Canberra, Screen Tasmania … Continued

Canberra Screen and Games Fund 2027 Funding Rounds

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Screen Canberra, in partnership with the ACT Government, can now announce the 2027 schedule for the Canberra Screen and Games Fund. Following strong engagement from the local creative sector, the fund returns with two distinct, highly competitive rounds in 2027 to provide structured support for the region’s growing screen, digital gaming, and online content industries. … Continued

Media Release: Screen Australia Launches First Nations Factual Co-Production Development Fund

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Screen Australia’s First Nations Department, in partnership with Screen Canberra and state and territory screen agencies across the country, has launched the First Nations Factual Co-production Development Fund, a new national program designed to strengthen First Nations screen businesses and elevate Indigenous storytelling in global markets. The program will support up to five First Nations … Continued

Media Release: Helping grow Canberra’s film, TV and video game industries with inaugural Canberra Screen and Games Fund

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The ACT Government and Screen Canberra are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Canberra Screen and Games Fund. The fund’s debut has been met with overwhelming interest from both the digital games and TV and film production communities, reflecting Canberra’s growing reputation as a hub for world-class digital games and visual storytelling. Three studios … Continued

Screen Canberra Appoints Games Administrator to Support Growing Local Industry

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Screen Canberra has appointed award-winning games industry leader Jarrod Farquhar-Nicol as its first Games Administrator. Jarrod brings more than a decade of experience to the role and is best known for event management and community leadership through CanDev and previously Game Plus. He has provided playtesting, game design, narrative, and business feedback to development teams … Continued

MEDIA RELEASE: Launch of Canberra Screen and Games Fund to strengthen industries 

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The ACT Government in partnership with Screen Canberra, has launched the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, designed to strengthen Canberra’s screen and digital games industries, stimulate local economic activity, and showcase our city to national and international audiences. The Fund delivers targeted investment to unlock the potential of Canberra’s creative industries by growing an already … Continued

Screen Canberra Welcomes New Board Members

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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

Media Release: Bus Stop Films Announces Diverse Cohort Inclusive Producers Attachment Program

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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

Media Release: ABC’s heartwarming series Austin returns this July

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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