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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.

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30:44

Robert Connolly: Blueback and the drive to create cinema

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Director, producer and writer Robert Connolly (The Dry, Paper Planes, The Turning) on filming the Tim Winton adaptation Blueback in Western Australia, working with cinematographer Andrew Commis ACS and their “analogue” approach, as well as starting the company Arenamedia and their commitment to empowering emerging voices.

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35:01

Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope on making Australian TV

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Actors, writers, directors and producers Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope have created series such as Upper Middle Bogan, Back in Very Small Business, Little Lunch, and The InBESTigators through their company Gristmill. They discuss developing their latest ABC show Summer Love in the midst of the pandemic, as well as their approach to writing, advice on pitching, identifying your place in the market, and why mentoring is a big focus.

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45:51

Intimacy Coordinator Amy Cater

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/11/25

Amy Cater talks about what types of projects work with intimacy coordinators, why it’s important in more contexts than people realise, and her experience working on TV series including Love Me Season 1 on Binge and upcoming Bad Behaviour for Stan and Safe Home for SBS.

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36:13

Bay of Fires, No Ordinary Love and the 2021/22 Drama...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/11/09

ABC crime/thriller Bay of Fires co-creator, producer and star Marta Dusseldorp and the series creator, producer, co-writer and star of YouTube series No Ordinary Love Esther Fwati give an insight into production on their projects, while Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason runs through the newly released 2021/22 Drama Report results.

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37:37

Online funding

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/10/21

The Online team at Screen Australia discuss the three types of funding they can provide – development, production and completion funding – as well as what they are and aren’t looking for, what kind of platforms are out there, how to make your application competitive, general advice and more. Listen to Alyce’s podcast episode on connecting with audiences here Check out Online funding approvals here

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20:26

Director Rachel Perkins on The Australian Wars

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/10/07

Director Rachel Perkins (Total Control, Mystery Road, First Australians) talks about getting her start in the screen industry and founding Blackfella Films in 1992, her career to date, and her latest project The Australian Wars, a three-part SBS/NITV documentary event, which delves into Australia’s Frontier Wars.

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46:33

Toronto International Film Festival 2022 Wrap-up

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Hear takeaways, learnings and advice from those who were at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Guests include Screen Australia representatives CEO Graeme Mason, Head of Content Grainne Brunsdon and Head of First Nations Angela Bates, as well as Madman Entertainment CEO Paul Wiegard, We Are Still Here producer Mitchell Stanley from No Coincidence Media, and director Jayden Rathsam Hua, who was selected for the prestigious TIFF Filmmaker Lab.

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22:25

Games Funding 101

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/09/06

Want to apply for games funding through Screen Australia? With a second round of Games: Expansion Pack funding now open, Screen Australia’s Head of Online Lee Naimo and Games Investment Manager Amelia Laughlan explain what they are and aren’t looking for in applications and why you need to ensure your project has a clear pathway to audience. The announcement here Guidelines and to apply here

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36:07

Director Jocelyn Moorhouse on Savage River

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/08/26

Director, writer and producer Jocelyn Moorhouse talks about directing six-episode ABC crime drama Savage River, working with cinematographer Don McAlpine ACS ASC, creating TV vs features such as The Dressmaker, getting the tone right in dark comedies, and general advice.

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30:25

Directors Dylan River and Macario De Souza

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/08/12

Director Dylan River talks about moving into longform TV with ABC TV series Mystery Road: Origin, while Macario De Souza makes the shift from documentary features like Bra Boys to his feature drama debut with 6 Festivals. Both filmmakers discuss making the leap and their latest projects.

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36:26

What SBS Scripted are looking for

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/07/29

SBS Head of Scripted Julie Eckersley on what SBS are and aren’t looking for, how to pitch an idea to them, creating pathways for emerging talent, TV ratings, binge culture and more. SBS Scripted Pitch Deck Guide: https://www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/diversity-commissioning/assets/pdf/SBS-Scripted-Pitch-Deck-Guide.pdf

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37:23

Script Supervisor Kristin Voumard

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/07/15

Kristin Voumard talks about the role of a Script Supervisor, film vs digital, how genres impact her work, advice, and career highlights including TV series Round the Twist and Rake, Aussie films such as Lantana, and studio movies like Mission: Impossible II and Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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35:42

Angela Bates: True Colours, Mystery Road: Origin & We...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/07/01

Screen Australia’s Head of First Nations Angela Bates talks through the challenges and achievements of projects including Sydney Film Festival opening night anthology feature We Are Still Here, and TV dramas Mystery Road: Origin and True Colours, as well as speaking to talent escalation, initiatives, pitching, and her thoughts on the screen sector. https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/showcases/spotlight-on-first-nations-voices https://www.naidoc.org.au/

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25:32

Elvis: Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin + Mandy Walker...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/06/17

Elvis writer/director/producer Baz Luhrmann, production designer/costume designer/producer Catherine Martin and director of photographer Mandy Walker ACS ASC break down their approach to filming the Warner Bros movie, which despite being set in 50s, 60s and 70s America was filmed on location in Queensland, Australia. The trio discuss how important pre-production was in creating a cohesive visual look and creative choices they made such as bespoke Panavision lenses.

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44:58

Cannes Film Festival + market wrap-up

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/06/03

The Screen Australia delegation to Cannes and local creatives share insights and takeaways from the prestigious festival and market, which was back in full force in 2022.

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51:50

Producer Offset explainer

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/05/20

On the latest episode of the Screen Australia podcast, Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason and Michele McDonald, the Producer Offset and Co-Production Unit (POCU) Senior Manager, talk through changes to legislation governing the Producer Offset, the refundable tax rebate that Screen Australia administers on behalf of the Federal Government. They also discuss changes as well as the updated Screen Australia guidelines, key areas assessors look at, the most common mistakes they see in applications (and

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01:03:56

Feature film Q&A: production, audiences and data

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/05/06

Ahead of the Australian Feature Film Summit, hear from Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason, producer Sue Maslin AO, marketing and distribution expert Courtney Botfield, Transmission Films’ Andrew Mackie, director/producer Robert Connolly; and Madman Films’ senior marketing manager Michael Matrenza, who talk about how data around audience, box office and sales informs their business and creative choices. Fact Finders: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/fact-finders Marketplace:

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25:29

Writer/director Leah Purcell on her feature film debut

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/04/21

The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson writer, director, producer and star Leah Purcell talks about the journey of the feature film - a re-imagining of Henry Lawson’s classic story, which she first adapted into an acclaimed play, followed by the film and a novel. Purcell talks about the challenges of adaptation, the importance of having a personal connection to her feature directorial debut, working with locations during the shoot, and the difference between directing television series such

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53:12

Everything you need to know about film marketing

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/04/08

Three experts on marketing explain what it is, why you should be thinking about it even before the cameras start rolling, and practical steps to identify your audience, know what assets you need and much more. Get marketing advice for putting together a Screen Australia application, hear insights from a distributor POV, and find out about the importance of key art. Guests include: Screen Australia Distribution Manager Anthony Grundy, Madman Entertainment Senior Marketing Manager Michael Matrenza and

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31:17

Jennifer Peedom: making River and doco vs drama

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2022/03/25

River co-director and co-writer Jennifer Peedom from Stranger Than Fiction Films talks about the making of the “sequel” to Mountain in collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, how Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood became involved, plans to move into drama filmmaking and why doco and drama are more similar than people think.

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