Victorian Television Industry Set For A Boost Through Stronger ABC Initiative
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.
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Lights, Camera, Recess! Filming Underway For Victorian Comedy Favourite
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.
Victoria secures HBO hit ‘The Leftovers’
Victoria has landed a Hollywood coup, securing filming of the third and final season of star-studded HBO drama series The Leftovers in Melbourne.
Australia’s most prolific human rights film festival opens its national tour in Melbourne
The ninth Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is officially underway following last night’s Australian premiere screening of Chasing Asylum by Oscar-winning LA-based Australian Director Eva Orner.
Call out to Victorian writers for MIFF pitching event
Film Victoria is seeking Expressions of Interest from Victorian screenwriters to join the 2016
37ºSouth: PostScript & Direct event.
Creative State strategy sets vision for Victoria’s screen industry
Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley last night announced a new strategy for Victoria’s creative industries signaling a welcome vision for Victoria’s screen sector. The Creative State strategy highlights synergies across the screen sector to capture its potential for growth.
Funding for Victorian film, television and game projects
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley today announced 17 projects would share in $1.5 million funding, which will create 700 jobs in the Victorian screen sector and inject more than $13 million into the state’s economy.
Melbourne secures Australian International Documentary Conference for 2017
The Australian International Documentary Conference will return to Melbourne in 2017 for its 30-year anniversary, with hosting rights secured by the Victorian Government through Film Victoria.
Film Victoria Projects Recognised in 2015 AACTA Awards
The 2015 AACTA Awards have been run and won – congratulations to the Film Victoria supported projects, who were well represented among the nominees.
$2.4m for new screen productions and the return of TV favourites
The Victorian Government today announced Film Victoria funding for 15 television, film and online screen productions – including season six of Australia’s iconic, award-winning drama Offspring.