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Media Release: Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge Open for Entries in Australia and New Zealand
Epic Games today announced the return of the Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge in Australia and New Zealand, providing the opportunity for rising animators to have their work seen by some of the industry’s top experts. Following the success of the inaugural Short Film Challenge in 2020, with over 1,800 registrants, this year’s challenge is … Continued
5 minutes with Josh Koske
You could be forgiven for not immediately recognising the name, but Josh Koske is one of Canberra’s most exciting film creatives. U.S. expat Joshua Koske, touched down 10 years ago and immediately set about making waves in the tight-knit Screen Canberra community. Josh spoke to us about his recent successes and what’s in store for … Continued
Behind the Scenes with Only Human Productions: KIDS RAISING KIDS
After an incredible 6 week shoot in Canberra, Only Human Productions is excited to be starting post-production on their latest project KIDS RAISING KIDS. Directed by Patrick Abboud, alongside this 1-hour documentary is one of the projects selected for SBS’s coveted ‘Australia Uncovered’ initiative that aims to tackle some of the biggest issues in Australia today in the most … Continued
Media Release: Canberra Film SISSY to premiere at the acclaimed SXSW Film Festival
Announced today, horror-satire film SISSY is one of just five Australian feature films to be invited to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival being held March 11-19, 2022 in Austin, Texas. The SXSW Film Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from behind and in front of the camera, and is known for its high … Continued
2021 End of Year Wrap-Up
In many ways, 2021 was the year of the screen and despite the disadvantages of an extended lockdown, Screen Canberra has managed to stay on top of our game, with several significant achievements to ring in the new year. It was a year of firsts for both the Nation and the Capital – our first … Continued
Media Release: TOTAL CONTROL creators Darren Dale and Rachel Griffiths to appear in online event
With the finale of the second series of TOTAL CONTROL set to air Sunday, 12 December, Rachel Griffiths and Darren Dale will be participating in an online conversation event giving fans and screen creators the opportunity to get a peek behind the scenes and ask questions about the production. Screen Canberra is hosting In Conversation With Rachel Griffiths & Darren Dale on Monday, 13 December from 2:00pm. TOTAL CONTROL is an acclaimed television drama based … Continued
Media Release: Paramount+ First Australian Original Film Being Filmed In Canberra
Paramount+’s first Australian original film 6 FESTIVALS is currently shooting in Canberra after receiving support from Screen Canberra and the ACT Government’s CBR Screen Investment Fund. The film received major production funding from Screen Australia in association with Screen Queensland, and support from Gold Coast City Council and Sony Music Australia. The production has spent 7 days filming in various areas in the … Continued
Canberran Sebastian Chan announced for 2021 Emerging Writers’ Incubator initiative
Canberran writer Sebastian Chan (left) is one of six screenwriting creatives from across Australia to have been selected as inaugural participants in the Emerging Writers’ Incubator, an initiative from SBS in partnership with Screen Australia and state and territory agencies including Screen Canberra, and with the assistance of the Australian Writers’ Guild. The Emerging Writers’ Incubator is a nationwide program launched earlier this year to … Continued
Major Gov Investment in Screen Infrastructure and Grants Creates Exciting Opportunity for Productions
The ACT Government will be a co-investor in a new state-of-the-art sound stage and virtual production studio in Canberra to improve the local industry capability as a location for high-quality film and TV productions. The city has a growing reputation as an ideal setting for high calibre productions with recent works such as Secret City … Continued
TOTAL CONTROL RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON WITH SUPPORT FROM CBR SCREEN FUND
With the support of Screen Canberra’s CBR Screen Fund, the award-winning TOTAL CONTROL, is back for a second series. The first season, also supported by the CBR Screen Fund saw political newcomer Alex Irving (Deborah Mailman) engineering a remarkable coup, unseating the Prime Minister and the woman who betrayed her, Rachel Anderson (Rachel Griffiths). But … Continued