Screen Australia Podcast
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.
Episodes
We all recognise the media landscape has changed dramatically over the past 40 years, and for creatives like today's guest, working as a director is a masterclass in embracing change. Joining us is Australian director Kate Woods to share her insights about the evolution of the television sector behind the camera and the project that brought her back to Australia.
She's worked on some of the biggest titles on the small screen in Aus...
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 Sundan...
This is a big episode. We're talking saving the world big.
The global screen industry generates millions of metric tons of car...
The Snowtown and Nitram director shares what he learnt from making his first documentary, Ellis Park.
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. He shares the challenges and joys of juggling three feature film projects simultaneously, advice on
Digital content strategist and kids IP specialist Nico Lockhart shares what producers can learn about audience development and content production from YouTube. From the importance of a good thumbnail, why a viral video could take years, how the direct-to-audience model is evolving with its audience, and the parallels between so-called traditional media and online media production, get the lowdown on how YouTube is changing the way ...
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 experiences and supporting stories told by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners, and shares her vision for NITV and gives advice for producers and filmmakers looking to pitch to the broadcaster.
Writer and director Nicholas Verso joins the podcast to share how he brought the award-winning novel Invisible Boys to television,
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, as well as introducing
Audrey screenwriter Lou Sanz and director Natalie Bailey on creating their debut fea...
Videoland director Jessica Smi...
During the latest episode of the Screen Australia podcast, we explore the changing theatrical distribution landscape. Madman Entertainment'...
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Screenwriter and media advocate Dot West talks writing animation, reflecting kid experiences on 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.
Filmmaker Devina Saberi shares the inspiration for new documentary series
Director Paul Clarke breaks down the elements of a music documentary, and the inspiration and process behind his latest feature Midnight...
Writer and director Tig Terera shares his experiences creating his debut television series Swift Street, and working with production company Magpie Pictures' Lois Randall and Ivy Mak, and writer Sam Carroll, to develop the series for SBS. He also shares his journey from photography to the small screen, the challenges and opportunities as a self-taught writer and director, reflecting community on screen, and advice for early career ...
Learn more about the new below-the-line training and professional development initiative Screen Careers. Denise and Ken share their insight into the below-the-line sector, and discuss the challenges facing below-the-line workers, the role of training in developing the screen industry, and the resources and opportunities available to BTL crew to build responsive and sustainable careers. Eriksen shares the philos...
The Future Leaders Delegation and Screen Australia Games team share their takeaways and advice from the 2024 Game Developers Conference. Screen Australia's Head of Online and Games Lee Naimo and Games Investment Manager Amelia Laughlan discuss their insights into the games industry, the significance of GDC for the global community, and the key takeaways from this year's conference. They also introduce the Future Leaders Delegation ...
Ra Chapman and Katherine Fry share the journey from development to produc<...
Executive Producer and CEO of Blacksand Pictures Kauthar Abdulalim reflects on her Enterprise journey, reaching international audiences with online stories, and authentic Muslim representa...
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