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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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28:26

From the Top End to the Small Screen with Miranda...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Creators and writers of hit film Top End Wedding, Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler, join us this episode to talk about their new Amazon Australia Original Series Top End Bub. Following the global success of their debut feature film of Sundance-favourite Top End Wedding, creators and writers Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler found audiences clamouring for more tales from the top end – and they were happy to oblige. As Tyler says, “If you've got an audience there, you've got a fan base, keep feeding

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40:13

Saving the planet one set at a time with Karl Liegis...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2025/10/06

This is a big episode. We're talking saving the world big. The global screen industry generates millions of metric tons of carbon emissions every year. From fossil fuels to food waste, costumes and sets, the average production can generate over 28700 kilograms of waste, and with pressure on production costs and budgeting, embracing sustainable practices on set can seem daunting. But a growing movement of practitioners are exploring how to build more sustainable productions, regardless of size.

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23:45

Director Justin Kurzel on embracing your creative...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2025/06/26

The Narrow Road to the Deep North director shares what he learnt from making his first documentary, Ellis Park, as well as advice for navigating the global market. Ellis Park is Kurzel’s third release over the past year, alongside feature film The Order, starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, and Amazon Prime’s Australian war drama series The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Throughout the episode, he shares the challenges and joys of multi-tasking while juggling three feature film projects

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45:54

"Don't think algorithm, think audience": making data...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Digital content strategist and kids IP specialist Nico Lockhart shares what producers can learn about audience development and content production from YouTube. We discuss the opportunities and challenges for creatives and businesses working with online programming, as Lockhart shares the importance of a good thumbnail, why a viral video could take years, and how the direct-to-audience model is evolving with its audience, and the parallels between so-called traditional media and online media

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24:57

NITV are looking for the next great First Nations story

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Home to some of Australia's favourite stories and cultural storytellers including Little J & Big Cuz, Incarceration Nation, True Colours and The First Inventors, the National Indigenous Television Network (NITV) delivers content for and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture. Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production Dena Curtis dropped by the Screen Australia Podcast to talk about the role of the broadcaster in showcasing and celebrating the diversity of First Nations

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44:57

Creator Nicholas Verso on adapting Invisible Boys for...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Writer and director Nicholas Verso shares the process of shaping the award-winning novel Invisible Boys for the small screen. Throughout the episode, Verso shares the process of adapting a novel for screen, including building the writers room, knowing when to move away from the source material, and creating a visual language, as well as shaping authentic queer narratives for young adults.

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40:33

Access Coordinator Stephanie Dower

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/12/03

In the latest episode of the Screen Australia Podcast, Stephanie Dower discusses the importance of building an accessible culture on set, engaging Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) crew, and her experiences working in the Australian screen industry. Dower talks about the emerging role of access coordinating; the philosophy and vision behind the role; the distinctions between access coordinators, safety officers, and support workers; and her experiences as a coordinator on upcoming feature

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29:45

Audrey: Dark comedy on the big screen with Lou Sanz...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/11/07

Audrey screenwriter Lou Sanz and director Natalie Bailey on creating their debut feature film together. Throughout the episode, Sanz and Bailey share their love for comedy and dislike for the term unlikeable female characters. They also talk about getting the project to the big screen, creating compelling characters, the differences between writing for television and film, and the importance of finding the black comedy balance – or “balancing the sweet and sour”, as they call it.

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36:00

Pikelet Pictures’ Jessica Smith and Scarlett Koehne...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/09/17

Videoland director Jessica Smith and producer Scarlett Koehne reflect on queer representation and 90s nostalgia in the Series Mania Comedy Competition-winning series. On the latest episode of the Screen Australia podcast, we spoke with Smith and Koehne following their win at Series Mania about their festival strategy and experience premiering in a foreign market. They also reflect on the creation of the queer dramedy and challenges of retro-fitting (literally) a video rental store.

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50:51

Distribution and discoverability of Australian...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/09/03

During the latest episode of the Screen Australia podcast, we explore the changing theatrical distribution landscape. Madman Entertainment's CEO Paul Wiegard and Screen Australia Distribution Manager Anthony Grundy explain how audience behaviour has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic and reflect on the challenges and opportunities this presents Australian filmmakers in an increasingly global marketplace. Wiegard shares Madman's approach to audience engagement as an independent distributor, while

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47:56

Updates on the Marketplace and Distribution Landscape

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Taking your project to market? Screen Australia Marketplace Manager Rakel Tansley shares the latest marketplace intel and advice to get the best deals on your projects. Tansley breaks down the key terms of finance plans and the market and explains the role of the Marketplace team in supporting Australian producers navigate domestic and global deals, as well as the resources publicly available on the Screen Australia website. She also talks to the key findings of the most recent Post-Financing

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26:33

Little J & Big Cuz and writing kids TV with...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Screenwriter and media advocate Dot West talks writing animation, reflecting kid experiences in television, and the inspiration behind Little J & Big Cuz. Throughout the episode, West shares her insight on representing First Nations experiences on screen for kids, how ACER influences the narrative, incorporating Language and the power of translations, and her thoughts on the state of children's screen content.

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25:54

Behind-the-Scenes of Growing Pains with director...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Filmmaker Devina Saberi shares the inspiration for new documentary series Growing Pains, as well as the challenges and opportunities of documentary storytelling for online platforms, and advice for early career filmmakers. Throughout the episode, Saberi talks about structuring stories for social media platforms, supporting community storytelling, and the challenges of observational documentary – especially while filming your friends.

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32:09

Paul Clarke on Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line and...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Director Paul Clarke breaks down the elements of a music documentary, and the inspiration and process behind his latest feature Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. Throughout the episode, Clarke shares his approach to research and production for the music documentary format, navigating the complexities of footage and music licensing, and celebrating the legacy of the Oils.

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38:23

Tig Terera: Creating Swift Street

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/05/24

Writer and director Tig Terera on the inspiration for new series Swift Street, and his journey to the small screen.

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38:16

Building sustainable screen careers below-the-line

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/05/09

Learn more about the new below-the-line training and professional development initiative Screen Careers.

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45:45

Everything you need to know about the Game Developers...

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/04/25

The Future Leaders Delegation and Screen Australia Games team share their takeaways and advice from the 2024 Game Developers Conference.

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39:08

Creating White Fever with Ra Chapman and Katherine Fry

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/04/11

Ra Chapman and Katherine Fry share the journey from development to production of new ABC comedy series White Fever.

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32:48

Producer Kauthar Abdulalim and Blacksand Pictures

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/03/18

Executive Producer and CEO of Blacksand Pictures Kauthar Abdulalim reflects on her Enterprise journey, reaching international audiences with online stories, and the power of authentic representation in the screen industry.

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40:28

Costume Designer Gypsy Taylor

Screen Australia Podcast ·

2024/02/29

From The Matrix to 1980s Australia, Gypsy Taylor discusses the art and craft of costuming and the design inspiration behind her most recent projects including Our Flag Means Death, The Way We Wore, and soon The Newsreader.

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