Screen Australia Podcast

Access Coordinator Stephanie Dower

In the latest episode of the Screen Australia Podcast, Stephanie Dower discusses the importance of building an accessible culture on set, engaging Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) crew, and her experiences working in the Australian screen...

Audrey: Dark comedy on the big screen with Lou Sanz and Natalie Bailey

Audrey screenwriter Lou Sanz and director Natalie Bailey on creating their debut feature film together. Throughout the episode, Sanz and Bailey share their love for comedy and dislike for the term unlikeable female characters. They also talk...

Pikelet Pictures’ Jessica Smith and Scarlett Koehne on their new online series Videoland

Videoland director Jessica Smith and producer Scarlett Koehne reflect on queer representation and 90s nostalgia in the Series Mania Comedy Competition-winning series. On the latest episode of the Screen Australia podcast, we spoke with Smith and...

Distribution and discoverability of Australian theatrical releases

During the latest episode of the Screen Australia podcast, we explore the changing theatrical distribution landscape. Madman Entertainment's CEO Paul Wiegard and Screen Australia Distribution Manager Anthony Grundy explain how audience behaviour has.…

Updates on the Marketplace and Distribution Landscape

Taking your project to market? Screen Australia Marketplace Manager Rakel Tansley shares the latest marketplace intel and advice to get the best deals on your projects. Tansley breaks down the key terms of finance plans and the...

Little J & Big Cuz and writing kids TV with screenwriter Dot West

Screenwriter and media advocate Dot West talks writing animation, reflecting kid experiences in television, and the inspiration behind Little J & Big Cuz. Throughout the episode, West shares her insight on representing First Nations experiences on...

Behind-the-Scenes of Growing Pains with director Devina Saberi

Filmmaker Devina Saberi shares the inspiration for new documentary series Growing Pains, as well as the challenges and opportunities of documentary storytelling for online platforms, and advice for early career filmmakers. Throughout the episode,...

Paul Clarke on Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line and shaping music documentary

Director Paul Clarke breaks down the elements of a music documentary, and the inspiration and process behind his latest feature Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line. Throughout the episode, Clarke shares his approach to research and production for the...

Tig Terera: Creating Swift Street

Writer and director Tig Terera on the inspiration for new series Swift Street, and his journey to the small screen.

Building sustainable screen careers below-the-line

Learn more about the new below-the-line training and professional development initiative Screen Careers.