Screen Australia provides support to Australian film, television, documentary and digital media makers and aims to put the industry on a new growth path. We are also focussed on ensuring a strong Australian voice across film, television, documentary and children’s programs.
This website is currently in the first stage of its development. Much of the information it features remains on the websites of the predecessor agencies, with the main navigation above acting as a gateway.
NEW DIRECTIONS
Keep up with the latest on Screen Australia's proposed new programs and directions here.
CREDITING SCREEN AUSTRALIA
& USING THE LOGO
For guidelines on how to credit Screen Australia on your project, and to download the logo, go to Using the SA logo.
A number of senior positions are now available in Screen Australia's development and production investment areas. Applications close 6 December.
See position descriptions and how to apply.
Welcome to Screen Australia's new CEO
On Monday 17 November, Screen Australia welcomed Dr Ruth Harley as the new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Harley brings more than 20 years' film and television experience to the role.
Read the media release.
Screen Australia recently sought comment on draft guidelines for
new programs for 2009 covering development support, production financing and Indigenous programs. Read comments received.
Screen Australia is offering Travel Grants for producers to attend two markets in 2009 – the European Film Market (EFM) and the 10th Annual Kidscreen Summit.
Deadline to Screen Australia Monday 1 December.More details.
Christian Jeune Australian scout for Cannes Official Selection will return to Australia in December 2008 to view new feature films for potential preselection for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Submission deadlineto Screen Australia Friday 28 November.
More details.
Explore Digital Learning - the gateway to Screen Australia's free-for-education online resources. Includes Digital Resource Finder.
Search the Screen Australia Library - a century of everyday life in footage and stills.
Find information on Australian and co-produced features and TV drama telemovies from 1970, TV drama mini-series and documentaries from 1980 and TV drama series and short films from 1988 with Screen Australia's Searchable Film Database.
Mary and Max makes history
17 November 2008
Dr Ruth Harley commences as Screen Australia CEO
14 NOVEMBER 2008
INDUSTRY ALERT: Deadline approaching for the annual international INPUT Conference
11 november 2008
Chris Fitchett to leave Screen Australia
6 november 2008
Six Oz docs head for Amsterdam
6 november 2008
INDUSTRY ALERT: Screen Australia Market Travel Grant opportunities for European Film Market (EFM) and Kidscreen Summit