Emerging filmmakers Sarah Armstrong and Blaise Borrer have been announced as recipients of 12-month placements under the ABC and Bus Stop Films’ inaugural Pathways Strategy.
Starting this month, the pair will work as production assistants with ABC content teams and production companies Fremantle Australia and Flying Bark Productions to build their skills across content development, filming, and post-production.
Armstrong is a Sydney-based writer, actress and filmmaker, whose credits include her films My Past and Now My Future and My Place in Your Place.
She said she couldn’t wait to work with both the production company and the broadcaster.
“My dream is coming alive to be on the teams at Fremantle Australia and the ABC,” she said.
Borrer, a recent graduate of the Aftrs, started his career creating short films in his hometown of Bellingen, in northern Nsw, and has since gone on to work as a script supervisor on...
Starting this month, the pair will work as production assistants with ABC content teams and production companies Fremantle Australia and Flying Bark Productions to build their skills across content development, filming, and post-production.
Armstrong is a Sydney-based writer, actress and filmmaker, whose credits include her films My Past and Now My Future and My Place in Your Place.
She said she couldn’t wait to work with both the production company and the broadcaster.
“My dream is coming alive to be on the teams at Fremantle Australia and the ABC,” she said.
Borrer, a recent graduate of the Aftrs, started his career creating short films in his hometown of Bellingen, in northern Nsw, and has since gone on to work as a script supervisor on...
- 8/19/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Forget just about everything that happened on Showtime’s Episodes since it last aired in 2015? Read our Season 4 finale recap.
Matt LeBlanc is a man without a plan — or much hope of salvaging his post-Pucks! acting career — in the fifth and final season of Episodes.
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The first episode back picks up at least a month after the events of the Season 4 finale. Matt is still hosting Merc’s madcap game show The Box, and contestants are currently in Day 37 of the competition. It’s a gigantic hit for the network,...
Matt LeBlanc is a man without a plan — or much hope of salvaging his post-Pucks! acting career — in the fifth and final season of Episodes.
Related‘Donald Trump’ to Star in Showtime Comedy, Based on Stephen Colbert Cartoon
The first episode back picks up at least a month after the events of the Season 4 finale. Matt is still hosting Merc’s madcap game show The Box, and contestants are currently in Day 37 of the competition. It’s a gigantic hit for the network,...
- 8/21/2017
- TVLine.com
London-based thriller exec’d by Enemy of the State writer David Marconi.
Nic Auerbach’s The Contract has set a Jan 18, 2016 release through VOD platforms and home entertainment.
The film centres on a financier, played by Robert Fucilla, who becomes embroiled in a violent underworld after his multi-million pound house is mysteriously taken over by squatters.
Co-stars include Danny Webb, Isabelle Allen, Nicky Evans, Sarah Armstrong, Patrick Ryecart and Dean Bardini.
Producer is Dean Fisher (City Rats) and executive producer is David Marconi, writer of Enemy of the State and Die Hard 4.0.
The Contract marks the first feature film release of Bow Street Media, run by Fisher.
The international film distribution and sales company will distribute films through its own online platform, Popcorn Movies, as well as via DVD, cinema and other digital distribution outlets, and plans to attend markets at Cannes, Berlin and Afm.
The company also plans to produce and finance feature films for release...
Nic Auerbach’s The Contract has set a Jan 18, 2016 release through VOD platforms and home entertainment.
The film centres on a financier, played by Robert Fucilla, who becomes embroiled in a violent underworld after his multi-million pound house is mysteriously taken over by squatters.
Co-stars include Danny Webb, Isabelle Allen, Nicky Evans, Sarah Armstrong, Patrick Ryecart and Dean Bardini.
Producer is Dean Fisher (City Rats) and executive producer is David Marconi, writer of Enemy of the State and Die Hard 4.0.
The Contract marks the first feature film release of Bow Street Media, run by Fisher.
The international film distribution and sales company will distribute films through its own online platform, Popcorn Movies, as well as via DVD, cinema and other digital distribution outlets, and plans to attend markets at Cannes, Berlin and Afm.
The company also plans to produce and finance feature films for release...
- 12/17/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: David Marconi action-thriller, Peter Fudakowski’s romance [pictured] among slate.
London-based sales and production outfit Moviehouse Entertainment has signed four completed titles to its roster in time for the Afm.
Jack Laskey and Zhu Zhu star in completed romance thriller Secret Sharer, the feature directorial debut of Oscar-winning producer Peter Fudakowski (Tsotsi).
Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s novella, the film South China Sea-set film tells the story of a young sea captain’s journey to maturity and the challenges he faces.
Action-thriller The Contract, written by David Marconi (Enemy of the State), follows a London City fund manager in a race against time over one explosive night.
Produced by Dean Fisher, Robert Fucilla and directed by Nic Auerbach, The Contract stars Fucilla, Sarah Armstrong and Danny Webb.
Director Jay Weisman’s 3D action sci-fi Shockwave, which world premiered at London’s FrightFest, charts mankind’s battle for the last supplies of water on the moon.
Finally, Discoverdale...
London-based sales and production outfit Moviehouse Entertainment has signed four completed titles to its roster in time for the Afm.
Jack Laskey and Zhu Zhu star in completed romance thriller Secret Sharer, the feature directorial debut of Oscar-winning producer Peter Fudakowski (Tsotsi).
Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s novella, the film South China Sea-set film tells the story of a young sea captain’s journey to maturity and the challenges he faces.
Action-thriller The Contract, written by David Marconi (Enemy of the State), follows a London City fund manager in a race against time over one explosive night.
Produced by Dean Fisher, Robert Fucilla and directed by Nic Auerbach, The Contract stars Fucilla, Sarah Armstrong and Danny Webb.
Director Jay Weisman’s 3D action sci-fi Shockwave, which world premiered at London’s FrightFest, charts mankind’s battle for the last supplies of water on the moon.
Finally, Discoverdale...
- 11/5/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Omar Sy will star in the new film by directors Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache; Scanner-Rhodes Productions is producing thriller Squat, which is shooting in London.
Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache will commence shooting social comedy Samba at the end this month, which also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim and Izya Higelin. Gaumont, Quad Films and Ten Films are co-producing with Gaumont also handling international sales and French distribution. A release is planned for late 2014.
For more updates and new projects visit
Principal photography is underway on Nic Auerbach’s Squat, starring Robert Fucilla and Sarah Armstrong alongside Danny Webb, Jonathan Rhodes, Isabelle Allen and Nicky Evans. Written by David Marconi, the thriller centres on a financier, who becomes embroiled in a violent underworld when his multi-million pound house is mysteriously taken over by squatters. Dean Fisher is producing through his company Scanner-Rhodes Productions .
Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache will commence shooting social comedy Samba at the end this month, which also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim and Izya Higelin. Gaumont, Quad Films and Ten Films are co-producing with Gaumont also handling international sales and French distribution. A release is planned for late 2014.
For more updates and new projects visit
Principal photography is underway on Nic Auerbach’s Squat, starring Robert Fucilla and Sarah Armstrong alongside Danny Webb, Jonathan Rhodes, Isabelle Allen and Nicky Evans. Written by David Marconi, the thriller centres on a financier, who becomes embroiled in a violent underworld when his multi-million pound house is mysteriously taken over by squatters. Dean Fisher is producing through his company Scanner-Rhodes Productions .
- 10/4/2013
- ScreenDaily
Nic Auerbach directs, Scanner-Rhodes’ founder Dean Fisher produces.
Scanner-Rhodes Productions has begun a five week London shoot for David Marconi’s thriller Squat.
Nic Auerbach directs, Scanner-Rhodes’ founder Dean Fisher produces. Marconi’s writing credits include Enemy of the State and Live Free or Die Hard.
Robert Fucilla and Sarah Armstrong head up the British cast, with Danny Webb, Isabelle Allen, Nicky Evans, Patrick Ryecart, Jonathan Rhodes and Dean Bardini supporting.
The film follows a financier who becomes embroiled in a violent underworld when his multi-million pound house is mysteriously taken over by squatters.
It is Scanner-Rhodes Productions’ seventh feature and follows 2012 crime-thriller Interview with a Hitman, made in partnership with Kaleidoscope Film Distribution, North Star Ventures and Northern Film and Media.
Scanner-Rhodes Productions has begun a five week London shoot for David Marconi’s thriller Squat.
Nic Auerbach directs, Scanner-Rhodes’ founder Dean Fisher produces. Marconi’s writing credits include Enemy of the State and Live Free or Die Hard.
Robert Fucilla and Sarah Armstrong head up the British cast, with Danny Webb, Isabelle Allen, Nicky Evans, Patrick Ryecart, Jonathan Rhodes and Dean Bardini supporting.
The film follows a financier who becomes embroiled in a violent underworld when his multi-million pound house is mysteriously taken over by squatters.
It is Scanner-Rhodes Productions’ seventh feature and follows 2012 crime-thriller Interview with a Hitman, made in partnership with Kaleidoscope Film Distribution, North Star Ventures and Northern Film and Media.
- 10/3/2013
- ScreenDaily
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