The participants for Impact Australia 2 have been revealed, with nine emerging creators to be paired with nine mentors.
Following a call-out for submissions in June, the emerging creators that have been selected to work on their projects as part of the program are:
Jessie Hughes (Qld): Head Above Water (TV Series – half hour)
John Kachoyan (Vic): Gaia (Feature)
Drew Macdonald (Qld): Only One Survives (TV Series – hour)
Julia Moriarty (Nsw): Stony Rise (TV Series – hour)
Elena Pavli (Nsw): The Clinic 2200 (TV Series – half hour)
Felicity Price (Nsw): Bird Island (TV Series – hour)
Bradley Slabe (Vic): Owner’s Manual: Operation and Maintenance of the Human Body (Feature)
Ramon Watkins (Vic): Daddies (TV Series – half hour)
Harvey Zielinski (Vic): Sweet Milk Lake (Feature)
Stuart Beattie, Shaun Grant, and Sarah Lambert will join international writers Mark Bianculli, Dana Calvo, Hunter Covington, Eric Pearson, Stacy Traub,...
Following a call-out for submissions in June, the emerging creators that have been selected to work on their projects as part of the program are:
Jessie Hughes (Qld): Head Above Water (TV Series – half hour)
John Kachoyan (Vic): Gaia (Feature)
Drew Macdonald (Qld): Only One Survives (TV Series – hour)
Julia Moriarty (Nsw): Stony Rise (TV Series – hour)
Elena Pavli (Nsw): The Clinic 2200 (TV Series – half hour)
Felicity Price (Nsw): Bird Island (TV Series – hour)
Bradley Slabe (Vic): Owner’s Manual: Operation and Maintenance of the Human Body (Feature)
Ramon Watkins (Vic): Daddies (TV Series – half hour)
Harvey Zielinski (Vic): Sweet Milk Lake (Feature)
Stuart Beattie, Shaun Grant, and Sarah Lambert will join international writers Mark Bianculli, Dana Calvo, Hunter Covington, Eric Pearson, Stacy Traub,...
- 9/14/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
A television adaptation of 2018’s Ladies in Black, a feature film from Bryan Brown, and a television drama from one of the creators of Offspring are among the 21 projects to share in more than $730,000 in development funding from Screen Australia.
Of the projects to receive funding, 10 have been supported through the Generate fund and 11 through the Premium fund.
Screen Australia’s head of content Sally Caplan said the agency was impressed by the “rigorous creativity” of Australian creators as the industry continued to rebound from Covid-19.
“It’s great to see a number of engaging stories set around iconic milestones in Australian history, from the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the social change that took place in the 60s or the recession in the 80s, and I look forward to seeing these projects develop further,” she said.
Features:
Premium:
1989
Sewing Pictures Pty Ltd
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
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Of the projects to receive funding, 10 have been supported through the Generate fund and 11 through the Premium fund.
Screen Australia’s head of content Sally Caplan said the agency was impressed by the “rigorous creativity” of Australian creators as the industry continued to rebound from Covid-19.
“It’s great to see a number of engaging stories set around iconic milestones in Australian history, from the building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the social change that took place in the 60s or the recession in the 80s, and I look forward to seeing these projects develop further,” she said.
Features:
Premium:
1989
Sewing Pictures Pty Ltd
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Writer...
- 3/1/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Time to let the monsters loose. Here There Be Monsters is a new horror short film made by Australian filmmaker Drew Macdonald. The film originally played at 50+ festivals around the world including Sitges, Hollyshorts, Screamfest and many more genre favs, and has won multiple awards along the way. To escape incessant bullying on the bus ride home, a young girl falls asleep, only to wake up trapped at an empty bus yard, with something fearsome lurking outside. Drew describes the short as "a throwback creature feature mixed with a contemporary story about bullying." The monster design in this is quite gnarly, which adds to the eeriness of the whole thing. Here There Be Monsters stars Savannah Foran McDaniel as Elki; plus Jordan Small, Brad McMurray, Toby Barron as the monster. Aside from the creature, it's impressive there's no dialogue in this short yet you can understand exactly what's going on and all the emotions.
- 4/24/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Rome – In the hours after a blow-out beach party a body washes up on shore, bringing with it unanswered questions for a group of high school students in an Australian town. But in the 24 hours leading up to the body’s discovery, the personal biases and vices of each character are revealed, altering the storyline and proving that truth is always relative.
“Perception” is an 8 x 60’ drama series created by Drew Macdonald and produced by Australia’s Essential Media Group. The show was selected to take part in the drama series pitching competition at Mia this week. Lagardère Studios is handling international distribution and world sales.
Macdonald said the series was inspired by a quote from the novelist Douglas Adams, who wrote: “Everything you see, hear, or experience in any way at all is specific to you. You create a universe by perceiving it, so everything in the universe you perceive is specific to you.
“Perception” is an 8 x 60’ drama series created by Drew Macdonald and produced by Australia’s Essential Media Group. The show was selected to take part in the drama series pitching competition at Mia this week. Lagardère Studios is handling international distribution and world sales.
Macdonald said the series was inspired by a quote from the novelist Douglas Adams, who wrote: “Everything you see, hear, or experience in any way at all is specific to you. You create a universe by perceiving it, so everything in the universe you perceive is specific to you.
- 10/18/2019
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
The writers of All Is True, Hotel Mumbai, Relic, Ride Like a Girl and The Favourite have been nominated for best original feature film in the 52nd annual Awgie Awards.
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (Deb Cox) and True History of the Kelly Gang (Shaun Grant) are the contenders for the feature film adaptation category.
Andrew Knight scored two nominations, for Ride Like a Girl (shared with Elise McCredie) and for TV series or miniseries for an episode of ABC’s Jack Irish, competing with Bloom (Glen Dolman), Secret City: Under the Eagle (Matt Cameron) and The End (Samantha Strauss).
Ben Elton wrote All is True, John Collee and Anthony Maras wrote Hotel Mumbai, Christian White and Natalie Erika James scripted Relic and Tony McNamara and Deborah Davis collaborated on The Favourite.
In the running for telemovie or miniseries up to four hours are The Cry (Jacquelin Perske...
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (Deb Cox) and True History of the Kelly Gang (Shaun Grant) are the contenders for the feature film adaptation category.
Andrew Knight scored two nominations, for Ride Like a Girl (shared with Elise McCredie) and for TV series or miniseries for an episode of ABC’s Jack Irish, competing with Bloom (Glen Dolman), Secret City: Under the Eagle (Matt Cameron) and The End (Samantha Strauss).
Ben Elton wrote All is True, John Collee and Anthony Maras wrote Hotel Mumbai, Christian White and Natalie Erika James scripted Relic and Tony McNamara and Deborah Davis collaborated on The Favourite.
In the running for telemovie or miniseries up to four hours are The Cry (Jacquelin Perske...
- 7/12/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
As promised, Fantaspoa 2019 has announced the second wave of films, and we are here to share the list of screenings with our readers, along with the exciting news that the legendary Roger Corman will be in attendance as a special guest. Also in today's Horror Highlights: Universal and DeviantArt's "Heroes vs. Villains" Glass contest winners and DeviantArt's interview with M. Night Shyamalan, as well as a trailer for The Young Cannibals.
Fantaspoa 2019 Announces Second Wave of Films, Roger Corman to Attend: "Brazil's Fantaspoa, the largest genre film festival in Latin America, is proud to reveal the second wave of films selected for their upcoming fifteenth edition, running from May 16th through June 2nd. The celebrated genre film fest, which takes place annually in Porto Alegre will announce their full line-up, consisting of more than 100 films, on the first week of May.
The 2019 edition of the festival will pay an homage...
Fantaspoa 2019 Announces Second Wave of Films, Roger Corman to Attend: "Brazil's Fantaspoa, the largest genre film festival in Latin America, is proud to reveal the second wave of films selected for their upcoming fifteenth edition, running from May 16th through June 2nd. The celebrated genre film fest, which takes place annually in Porto Alegre will announce their full line-up, consisting of more than 100 films, on the first week of May.
The 2019 edition of the festival will pay an homage...
- 4/24/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Back in September, the first wave of programming for the Telluride Horror Show was revealed, including a 30th anniversary screening of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and if you're still wondering whether or not to purchase tickets and point your car hood in the direction of the Rocky Mountains later this month, the festival's second wave of films should help persuade you, as screenings of Heretiks, Terrified, The Boat, Tigers Are Not Afraid, and many more movies have been announced:
Press Release: Telluride, Co - October 3, 2018: The second wave of films has been announced for Telluride Horror Show 2018.
Second wave highlights include Tigers Are Not Afraid, Terrified, and The Boat, as well as the short film Mad God (Part 3) from legendary filmmaker and visual effects producer Phil Tippett.
Creepy Campfire Tales, the Ice Scream Social and Annual Pig Roast are among events making their return to this year's festival.
Press Release: Telluride, Co - October 3, 2018: The second wave of films has been announced for Telluride Horror Show 2018.
Second wave highlights include Tigers Are Not Afraid, Terrified, and The Boat, as well as the short film Mad God (Part 3) from legendary filmmaker and visual effects producer Phil Tippett.
Creepy Campfire Tales, the Ice Scream Social and Annual Pig Roast are among events making their return to this year's festival.
- 10/4/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" The spooky, Halloween goodness has only just begun! The clothing store Unique Vintage recently teamed up with Nerdist for a Ghoul Gang photo that's featured in today's Horror Highlights. Also: Razor Reel Flanders Film Festival 2017, Coma Ward board game details, Mortal Kombat hits New York Comic Con 2017, Final Girls Berlin Film Fest's call for submissions, and release details and a trailer for Bunnyman Vengeance.
Unique Vintage's Ghoul Gang Photo Shoot: "Bring on the gothic glamour! Leading up to Halloween, Unique Vintage is celebrating the spookiest season with Nerdist for a special photo shoot promoting their Ghoul Gang t-shirt and Creepy Collection of retro clothing. Whether you're the daughter of Dracula or a Mistress of the Dark, this collection has something for you!
Inspired by the best-selling t-shirt, the Ghoul Gang includes: Bizarre States podcast host Jessica Chobot as Morticia Addams; Nerdist Editor-in-Chief...
Unique Vintage's Ghoul Gang Photo Shoot: "Bring on the gothic glamour! Leading up to Halloween, Unique Vintage is celebrating the spookiest season with Nerdist for a special photo shoot promoting their Ghoul Gang t-shirt and Creepy Collection of retro clothing. Whether you're the daughter of Dracula or a Mistress of the Dark, this collection has something for you!
Inspired by the best-selling t-shirt, the Ghoul Gang includes: Bizarre States podcast host Jessica Chobot as Morticia Addams; Nerdist Editor-in-Chief...
- 10/6/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Michael and Peter Spierig.s Predestination has won the $10,000 John Hinde award for produced science fiction.
Simon Butters. Min Min collected the inaugural Hinde award in the unproduced category
Special acknowledgement was given to Hugh Sullivan.s The Infinite Man, hailed by the judges as a meticulously planned out and wonderfully executed time-travel story.
Presented by the Australian Writers' Guild, the awards were handed out on Sunday at the closing night of the fifth edition of the Fantastic Planet Sci-Fi Film Festival at the Dendy Newtown.
Made possible by a bequest from Australian film critic John Hinde, the awards are intended to foster and reward creativity in writing sci-fi features, shorts, TV, radio and interactive media.
Min Min tells of four carefree travellers who speed across the Nullarbor Plain to find the perfect surf break but their night time journey is cut short when they are hunted by a strange,...
Simon Butters. Min Min collected the inaugural Hinde award in the unproduced category
Special acknowledgement was given to Hugh Sullivan.s The Infinite Man, hailed by the judges as a meticulously planned out and wonderfully executed time-travel story.
Presented by the Australian Writers' Guild, the awards were handed out on Sunday at the closing night of the fifth edition of the Fantastic Planet Sci-Fi Film Festival at the Dendy Newtown.
Made possible by a bequest from Australian film critic John Hinde, the awards are intended to foster and reward creativity in writing sci-fi features, shorts, TV, radio and interactive media.
Min Min tells of four carefree travellers who speed across the Nullarbor Plain to find the perfect surf break but their night time journey is cut short when they are hunted by a strange,...
- 11/30/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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