Paolo Bertolin, programming correspondent for the Venice International Film Festival, is being hosted by Screen Australia to visit in June to view new films for pre-selection.

Applications are open for two new programs: The Indigenous Feature Documentary Initiative and the Indigenous Producers Initiative.

Screen Australia has extended the deadline for its Sunny Side of the Doc Australian producer directory.

Mad Max Fury Road's reception, shorts in competition, talent on show and the marketplace abuzz: Screen Australia delegates offer a glimpse of what's happening at Cannes.

Louise will replace Nerida Moore, who will take on the new role of Senior Development Executive.

Applications for Screen Australia’s Documentary Production – Broadcast program will be accepted at any time from 1 July 2015.

The art of the seamstress requires perfectionism and patience – qualities also required in a film producer.

The second ADG director’s attachment for television drama is on the set of the Playmaker production with experienced TV drama director Geoff Bennett, who will direct episodes 7 and 8 of the third series.

Screen Australia and a number of state screen agencies will work together to support a delegation of Australian factual and documentary producers to attend Sunny Side of the Doc.

How can we ensure local stories continue to be valued? A strong cross-section of Australia’s film industry came together last week to discuss how to retain the value of feature films amidst changing audience behaviours, including high levels of piracy and a changing distribution market.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) selector, Jane Schoettle, will visit Australia next month. Hosted by Screen Australia, Jane will view new feature films for recommendation into the 2015 festival.

Screen Australia, in partnership with Ausfilm and the Australian Embassy Beijing, will co-host the 5th Australia-China Film Industry Forum in Beijing on 20 April 2015.