The life of Australian artist Brett Whiteley will be brought to the screen with assistance from Screen Australia.s new Documentary Producer program.
Titled Whiteley, the film is a one-off documentary from Northern Pictures , aiming to provide audiences with a unique insight into the incredible life and legacy of the iconic Australian artist. The project will be produced by Sue Clothier and directed by James Bogle, who also co-wrote the script with Victor Gentile.
It is one of eight projects that have been selected to receive funding support in the first round of the program, with Screen Australia estimating the combined production expenditure will generate close to $9.3million.
Land Artists (working title) will delve into one of Australia.s leading (and controversial) architecture firms, Denton Corker Marshall, on their mission to create the Australian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale. Renegade Films will make the documentary with producers Lucy Maclaren, Joe Connor and Ken Connor.
Titled Whiteley, the film is a one-off documentary from Northern Pictures , aiming to provide audiences with a unique insight into the incredible life and legacy of the iconic Australian artist. The project will be produced by Sue Clothier and directed by James Bogle, who also co-wrote the script with Victor Gentile.
It is one of eight projects that have been selected to receive funding support in the first round of the program, with Screen Australia estimating the combined production expenditure will generate close to $9.3million.
Land Artists (working title) will delve into one of Australia.s leading (and controversial) architecture firms, Denton Corker Marshall, on their mission to create the Australian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale. Renegade Films will make the documentary with producers Lucy Maclaren, Joe Connor and Ken Connor.
- 5/12/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Documentaries on the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, mining uranium and road train drivers traversing the Outback have received funding from Screen Australia.
Other recipients of the International Documentary Program are a second series of ABC-tv.s Redesign My Brain and Death or Liberty, an account of how political radicals exiled to Australia in the 19th century helped to create the world's first true democracy.
All told the agency is investing more than $1.7 million in the five projects, triggering more than $6.8 million worth of production.
.With two single-hour projects, two series and a feature-length project funded this round, it is a strong and diverse finish for the end of the financial year,. said Liz Stevens, Screen Australia senior manager documentary.
.In addition, working with international partners is a great way to grow the pie for Australian producers. These producers will work with American, Irish, English and German broadcasters on some exceptional programs.
Other recipients of the International Documentary Program are a second series of ABC-tv.s Redesign My Brain and Death or Liberty, an account of how political radicals exiled to Australia in the 19th century helped to create the world's first true democracy.
All told the agency is investing more than $1.7 million in the five projects, triggering more than $6.8 million worth of production.
.With two single-hour projects, two series and a feature-length project funded this round, it is a strong and diverse finish for the end of the financial year,. said Liz Stevens, Screen Australia senior manager documentary.
.In addition, working with international partners is a great way to grow the pie for Australian producers. These producers will work with American, Irish, English and German broadcasters on some exceptional programs.
- 4/22/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has announced a second batch of documentary investment within a week.
The national screen agency today announced $2.6m investment in eight documentaries.
The investment is expected to result in over $8m in production.
Of the investment, Liz Stevens, Screen Australia’s documentary manager said: “The stories coming to our screens in this mix of science, history and social contemporary documentaries are incredibly exciting, reflecting the enormous talent and scope of the filmmakers.”
Last week Screen Australia invested in $1m in five documentaries.
Last week also saw Screen Australia invest $500,000 in feature script projects.
The various documentaries are scheduled to air on ABC, Sbs, Stvdio and Foxtel.
National Documentary Program
A History of Mining
3 x 54 mins
Renegade Films
Producer/Writer: Alex West
Series Producer: Jacob Hickey
Directors: Sara Tiefenbrun, Jacob Hickey
Broadcaster Sbs
I Can change your mind… about climate
60 mins
Smith & Nasht
Producer/Writer: Simon Nasht
Writer/Director:...
The national screen agency today announced $2.6m investment in eight documentaries.
The investment is expected to result in over $8m in production.
Of the investment, Liz Stevens, Screen Australia’s documentary manager said: “The stories coming to our screens in this mix of science, history and social contemporary documentaries are incredibly exciting, reflecting the enormous talent and scope of the filmmakers.”
Last week Screen Australia invested in $1m in five documentaries.
Last week also saw Screen Australia invest $500,000 in feature script projects.
The various documentaries are scheduled to air on ABC, Sbs, Stvdio and Foxtel.
National Documentary Program
A History of Mining
3 x 54 mins
Renegade Films
Producer/Writer: Alex West
Series Producer: Jacob Hickey
Directors: Sara Tiefenbrun, Jacob Hickey
Broadcaster Sbs
I Can change your mind… about climate
60 mins
Smith & Nasht
Producer/Writer: Simon Nasht
Writer/Director:...
- 12/20/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
More than 84 Australian documentary filmmakers have signed a petition asking Prime Minister Julia Gillard “to confirm publicly Australia’s commitment to freedom of political comunication”, in support of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
They’re being coordinated by Carmela Baranowska, as part of a broader petition started on the ABC’s website and incorporating more than 500 signatures.
The petition has been signed by:
Carmela Baranowska – director, journalist Sharon Connolly – producer Bree Mckilligan – filmmaker Jono Van Hest – director Sarah Zadeh – filmmaker Joan Robinson – director Kerry Negara – director, producer Rebecca McLean – director Daryl Dellora – director, producer Sharyn Prentice – producer Fabio Cavadini – director, producer Mandy King – director, producer Sally Ingleton – documentary filmmaker Trish FitzSimons – filmmaker Georgia Wallace-Crabbe – producer, director Lana Schwarcz – puppeteer, filmmaker Tim Anderson – filmmaker Nick Torrens – director, producer Deborah Szapiro – producer Liz Burke – producer Nicholas Hansen – director, producer Philippa Campey – filmmaker Marsha Emerman – director, producer Trevor Blainey – producer Gil Scrine – distributor and...
They’re being coordinated by Carmela Baranowska, as part of a broader petition started on the ABC’s website and incorporating more than 500 signatures.
The petition has been signed by:
Carmela Baranowska – director, journalist Sharon Connolly – producer Bree Mckilligan – filmmaker Jono Van Hest – director Sarah Zadeh – filmmaker Joan Robinson – director Kerry Negara – director, producer Rebecca McLean – director Daryl Dellora – director, producer Sharyn Prentice – producer Fabio Cavadini – director, producer Mandy King – director, producer Sally Ingleton – documentary filmmaker Trish FitzSimons – filmmaker Georgia Wallace-Crabbe – producer, director Lana Schwarcz – puppeteer, filmmaker Tim Anderson – filmmaker Nick Torrens – director, producer Deborah Szapiro – producer Liz Burke – producer Nicholas Hansen – director, producer Philippa Campey – filmmaker Marsha Emerman – director, producer Trevor Blainey – producer Gil Scrine – distributor and...
- 12/16/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
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