News Category: Media Releases

The 2016 footy season may be over but Etihad Stadium is still seeing plenty of on-field action with cameras rolling on the new Australian television series The Warriors.

Melbourne will be the home to two of Australia’s leading screen industry events for a further three years, strengthening Victoria’s position as the creative state.

Victoria’s screen sector gathered last night to celebrate a year of success in 2015-16 and honour the achievements of five industry leaders who have helped to build Victoria’s reputation as the creative state.

Film Victoria announced today that the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Jenni Tosi has been extended for a further period of two years until 31 December 2018.

Film buffs and film makers from Australia and abroad will converge on Melbourne this week for the opening of the 65th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF).

Five successful recipients will share in $1 million funding to help bring their productions to screen, including a new two part television series based on the life of Olivia Newton-John.

Two new Victorian Government programs are aiming to change the game for women in Australia’s screen industry – paving the way for more women in leadership positions. 

Australia’s film community has lost one of its most distinctive film makers with the passing of the inimitable auteur Paul Cox on Saturday 18 June. 

The Victorian television industry is set to continue its strong slate of production, with today’s announcement of a new initiative between Film Victoria and the ABC.

St Kilda Primary School was abuzz with activity today with filming underway for two special episodes of ABC3’s much-loved children’s comedy series Little Lunch.