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Funded content targets audiences where they are watching

Almost $20 million has been invested in local content production, supporting more than 110 projects. Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said
Read more 1 May 2025
Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey’s World tipped to pump $18m into city economy

After attracting more than 200,000 visitors in less than six months, Brisbane attraction Bluey’s World will extend its season. Queensland Tourism Minister Andrew
Read more 30 April 2025
Gangnam Style statue in South Korea. | Newsreel

Top 10 videos over 20 years of YouTube

Video-sharing platform YouTube turned 20 this month and now sees more than 500 hours of content uploaded to it every minute. Independent music blog Stereogum crunched
Read more 29 April 2025
Sophie Mathisen, Executive Director and Founder of For Film's Sake.

New direction for BIFF through For Film’s Sake

The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) has a new delivery partner and increased funding, as the event looks to re-invent itself in the lead up to the Brisbane
Read more 16 April 2025
Sophie Lowe as Zoe in Imposter Syndrome’s Posthumous | Newsreel

Posthumous shows Queensland film makers no imposters

A truly Queensland horror story is currently unfolding. The production of Posthumous, a chilling supernatural horror film created by local production company Imposter
Read more 14 April 2025
Recipients of the Screen Queensland online production grants - Newsreel

New online projects funded by Screen Queensland

Screen Queensland has announced $380,000 in online production grants for projects that include murder mysteries, family dramas and children’s entertainment. It said
Read more 2 April 2025
Crowded House 2007. | Newsreel

Something so strong in Aussie documentary industry

Documentaries on iconic band Crowded House and the Federal Government Robodebt scandal are among projects to receive Screen Australia funding. Screen Australia Head of
Read more 5 March 2025
Gene Hackman. | Newsreel

Gene Hackman remembered as the actor’s actor

By Will Jeffery Gene Hackman, an acting titan of 1970s and ‘80s Hollywood with more than 80 screen credits to his name, has died at 95. He was found dead in his home
Read more 28 February 2025
Guy Sebastian. | Newsreel

Guy Sebastian hits the big screen in Hindi Vindi

Australia’s Bollywood feature film Hindi Vindi, staring music star Guy Sebastian, hits cinemas next week. Industry website FilmInk reports the movie will mark
Read more 21 February 2025
Young woman at music festival. | Newsreel

Creative team to guide green transition in the arts

A new national peak body has been created to help the arts sector transition from a carbon economy and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Creative Climate will be
Read more 12 February 2025