New rebate to power up Victorian games, VFX and animation
Today, the Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos announced a $15 million rebate for games, VFX and animation production in Victoria.
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Jenny Taing OAM Appointed to VicScreen Board
Esteemed financial services expert, Jenny Taing OAM has been appointed to the VicScreen Board.
Game-changing Funding For Emerging Screen Talent
Four feature films from VicScreen’s inaugural Originate Features initiative are set to be fully financed and greenlit through a $2.8 million investment and applications open for the groundbreaking TV development program, Originate Series.
Australia Has A New Matchmaking Capital
The universally beloved franchise, The Bachelor, is heading to Australia’s most liveable city, where, for the first time in the history of the series, roses will be handed out on Victorian soil.
New Skills Package to Fast-Track Screen Jobs
Today, the Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos announced a $5.4 million skills and training package to support Victorians that are aspiring to build careers in screen.
Victoria Sets Its Sights On High-End Factual Series
Today, at the 2023 Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC), VicScreen unveiled a bold new initiative – Originate Factual – designed to support Victorian factual producers, writers and directors to create high-end documentary series for global audiences.
Feature Film Sleeping Dogs Starring Russell Crowe To Film In Victoria
Victoria’s pipeline of screen productions continues to grow, with crime thriller Sleeping Dogs the latest international production attracted to the state through VicScreen’s Victorian Screen Incentive.
John Cena, Zac Efron and Peter Farrelly Touch Down In Melbourne to Shoot New Film – Ricky Stanicky
Victoria’s screen industry is set to reap the benefits of the latest international production to come to the state, Ricky Stanicky, which will create over 350 jobs for Victorian crew, and 850 roles for local cast, casuals and extras – providing valuable employment and development opportunities for local screen practitioners.
Eight screenwriters announced for Stories From Another Australia (SFAA) Victoria program
Co-Curious has today announced the eight screenwriters selected for the Victorian iteration of its successful Stories From Another Australia (SFAA) program.
Vicscreen unveils new program for game developers
Today at PAX Australia, the Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos announced Originate Games—a dynamic new initiative that will champion Victorian game developers who have projects in early-stage development.