A trio of music icons and a legendary racehorse are among the subjects of 10 projects to receive $2.3 million in documentary production funding from Screen Australia.
Of the those earmarked for funding, eight will be supported through the Producer Program, and two through the Commissioned Program.
They include feature documentaries about John Farnham, Ruby Hunter, and Archie Roach, as well as racehorse Winx.
There is also a follow-up to the 2016 documentary Embrace, entitled Embrace Kids.
Screen Australia head of documentary Alex West said an “impressive mix” of projects had rounded out the agency’s documentary funding for 2019/20.
“It’s great to support so many feature documentaries covering a range of exciting topics, including shining a light on a number of Australian icons, and I’m confident they will captivate audiences,” he said.
The Commissioned Program projects are:
Nurses: A 10-part series from ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network about the nurses in Nsw.
Of the those earmarked for funding, eight will be supported through the Producer Program, and two through the Commissioned Program.
They include feature documentaries about John Farnham, Ruby Hunter, and Archie Roach, as well as racehorse Winx.
There is also a follow-up to the 2016 documentary Embrace, entitled Embrace Kids.
Screen Australia head of documentary Alex West said an “impressive mix” of projects had rounded out the agency’s documentary funding for 2019/20.
“It’s great to support so many feature documentaries covering a range of exciting topics, including shining a light on a number of Australian icons, and I’m confident they will captivate audiences,” he said.
The Commissioned Program projects are:
Nurses: A 10-part series from ITV Studios Australia for the Seven Network about the nurses in Nsw.
- 7/13/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Screen Producers Australia has named the members of its two advisory boards for the upcoming Screen Forever conference.
The programming advisory board, made up of a group of producers, directors and writers, will help set the strategic direction for the February event, aiding in the creation of a program that will reflect the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in the wake of the pandemic.
This year, Spa has also enlisted the help of a market and financing advisory board for the first time, comprised of representatives from broadcasters and screen organisations across Australia, Canada and the United States. The aim is to maximise the global business opportunities available to delegates at the Spa Connect market.
“After such an unprecedented year, having the guidance of two dynamic and multi-disciplined boards who will focus on the key pillars of Screen Forever – discovery and deal-making – will no doubt pay dividends for our delegates,...
The programming advisory board, made up of a group of producers, directors and writers, will help set the strategic direction for the February event, aiding in the creation of a program that will reflect the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in the wake of the pandemic.
This year, Spa has also enlisted the help of a market and financing advisory board for the first time, comprised of representatives from broadcasters and screen organisations across Australia, Canada and the United States. The aim is to maximise the global business opportunities available to delegates at the Spa Connect market.
“After such an unprecedented year, having the guidance of two dynamic and multi-disciplined boards who will focus on the key pillars of Screen Forever – discovery and deal-making – will no doubt pay dividends for our delegates,...
- 10/20/2020
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Big Bad Love host Becky Lucas.
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
- 10/25/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Big Bad Love host Becky Lucas.
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
Five documentaries from emerging filmmakers will screen on ABC2 and iview over the next two months as part of the ABC and Screen Australia.s Opening Shot initiative.
This is the fourth season of the initiative, which gives five filmmaking teams.—.all with a director under 35 years of age.—.the opportunity to create a prime- time doco with a younger perspective.
ABC TV Head of Factual, Steve Bibb, said this season would bring a diverse range of perspectives to our screens. .It.s never been more important to be making local content told from the perspective of young Australians."
Screen Australia.s senior manager, documentary, Liz Stevens said Opening Shot was a proven launching pad, as demonstrated by the success of past alumni like Maya Newell (Growing Up Gayby) and Madeleine Parry (Meatwork).
.We look forward to seeing how these new stories connect with...
- 10/25/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Micah Hewson..
ITV Studios Australia.s new head of content Ben Ulm has promoted Micah Hewson to head of development.
Hewson had served as executive producer, development, for ITV and its predecessor Granada Media Australia since 2010.
He was on the development team for Paddock to Plate, whose series 2 is in production for The LifeStyle Channel, River Cottage Australia and Please Marry My Boy!.
In previous roles at Southern Star and Endemol Southern Star he was a producer on the first six seasons of Big Brother Australia and he produced The Aria Awards and Ready Steady Cook.
Ulm joined ITV after serving as head of factual Entertainment at Wtfn where he was executive producer of The Living Room and Bondi Vet.
Hewson will work closely with Ulm and other genre heads to develop innovative programming and third party opportunities with broadcasters.
.I.m thrilled that Micah is stepping up to lead development for ITV Studios Australia.
ITV Studios Australia.s new head of content Ben Ulm has promoted Micah Hewson to head of development.
Hewson had served as executive producer, development, for ITV and its predecessor Granada Media Australia since 2010.
He was on the development team for Paddock to Plate, whose series 2 is in production for The LifeStyle Channel, River Cottage Australia and Please Marry My Boy!.
In previous roles at Southern Star and Endemol Southern Star he was a producer on the first six seasons of Big Brother Australia and he produced The Aria Awards and Ready Steady Cook.
Ulm joined ITV after serving as head of factual Entertainment at Wtfn where he was executive producer of The Living Room and Bondi Vet.
Hewson will work closely with Ulm and other genre heads to develop innovative programming and third party opportunities with broadcasters.
.I.m thrilled that Micah is stepping up to lead development for ITV Studios Australia.
- 5/4/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
ITV Studios Australia.s new head of content Ben Ulm has promoted Micah Hewson to head of development.
Hewson had served as executive producer, development, for ITV and its predecessor Granada Media Australia since 2010.
He was on the development team for Paddock to Plate, whose series 2 is in production for The LifeStyle Channel, River Cottage Australia and Please Marry My Boy!.
In previous roles at Southern Star and Endemol Southern Star he was a producer on the first six seasons of Big Brother Australia and he produced The Aria Awards and Ready Steady Cook.
Ulm joined ITV after serving as head of factual Entertainment at Wtfn where he was executive producer of The Living Room and Bondi Vet.
Hewson will work closely with Ulm and other genre heads to develop innovative programming and third party opportunities with broadcasters.
.I.m thrilled that Micah is stepping up to lead development for ITV Studios Australia.
Hewson had served as executive producer, development, for ITV and its predecessor Granada Media Australia since 2010.
He was on the development team for Paddock to Plate, whose series 2 is in production for The LifeStyle Channel, River Cottage Australia and Please Marry My Boy!.
In previous roles at Southern Star and Endemol Southern Star he was a producer on the first six seasons of Big Brother Australia and he produced The Aria Awards and Ready Steady Cook.
Ulm joined ITV after serving as head of factual Entertainment at Wtfn where he was executive producer of The Living Room and Bondi Vet.
Hewson will work closely with Ulm and other genre heads to develop innovative programming and third party opportunities with broadcasters.
.I.m thrilled that Micah is stepping up to lead development for ITV Studios Australia.
- 5/4/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Ben Ulm.
Producer Ben Ulm joins ITV Studios Australia on May 5 in the newly created position of head of content, reporting to managing director Anita Jacoby.
Ulm has been head of factual entertainment at Wtfn since 2009 and before that was an executive producer of FremantleMedia.s The Farmer Wants a Wife.
He.s Jacoby.s first key hire since she took the post last September, succeeding Leonie Lowe who set up her own production outfit after more than 11 years with the British-owned company.
.Ben is unquestionably one of the best in the business and he will play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth of ITV Studios Australia,. said Jacoby. Ulm will work closely with Jacoby to grow the content business with networks in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Currently ITV Studios Australia is producing series 2 of the Matt Moran-hosted Paddock to Plate for The LifeStyle Channel...
Producer Ben Ulm joins ITV Studios Australia on May 5 in the newly created position of head of content, reporting to managing director Anita Jacoby.
Ulm has been head of factual entertainment at Wtfn since 2009 and before that was an executive producer of FremantleMedia.s The Farmer Wants a Wife.
He.s Jacoby.s first key hire since she took the post last September, succeeding Leonie Lowe who set up her own production outfit after more than 11 years with the British-owned company.
.Ben is unquestionably one of the best in the business and he will play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth of ITV Studios Australia,. said Jacoby. Ulm will work closely with Jacoby to grow the content business with networks in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Currently ITV Studios Australia is producing series 2 of the Matt Moran-hosted Paddock to Plate for The LifeStyle Channel...
- 4/27/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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