ABC and Screen Australia sign First Nations screen partnership
The ABC and Screen Australia have struck a strategic partnership to grow First Nations screen careers from creatives through to executives — with ABC managing director Hugh Marks hinting at appointing a dedicated First Nations commissioner. The deal pairs public-broadcaster reach with the national screen agency’s funding pipelines. Source: IF Magazine
Screen Currency 2026: 84% of Australians value local stories
New Screen Australia research finds Australians value local screen and games content more than ever — 84% in the landmark Screen Currency 2026 study — but says the sector’s future depends on competing harder for attention, building IP long-term, and navigating global opportunities. Takeaway: the audience appetite is proven; the commercial case now rests on discoverability and rights retention. Source: Screen Australia
AIDC turns 40 with ‘Reframed’ theme and first speakers
The Australian International Documentary Conference has unveiled its first confirmed speakers and decision-makers for its 40th anniversary edition, returning to Sydney under the theme “Reframed” — its first NSW edition in more than two decades. Source: IF Magazine
Easy Tiger options ‘Three Reasons for Revenge’ with Shaun Grant writing
Easy Tiger Productions has secured TV rights to Dervla McTiernan’s bestselling psychological thriller Three Reasons for Revenge, with The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Snowtown scribe Shaun Grant attached to adapt. The busy indie also appointed Kathryn Power as head of kids this week. Source: IF Magazine
‘Black Snow’ season three teaser lands ahead of New Year’s Day premiere
Stan has released the teaser for the third season of its Far North Queensland mystery drama Black Snow, premiering New Year’s Day, with Lee Tiger Halley, Caroline Craig and Samson Alston joining the cast. Source: IF Magazine