Screen Australia risks $700,000 on development

Any development investment is a huge risk. What punts has Screen Australia taken this time? And why should you feel inspired?
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Image: Michele Lee, Hmong-Australian playwright and TV writer on Secret Threads.

The $700,000 announced by Screen Australia is a roundup of development decisions which includes some projects on the list in April, which may reflect a second tranche of support. That $700,000 is a typical amount. The diversity agenda is now in full cry and is transforming the development pipeline, at least on the federal level. We note, however, that stories around disability are still absent. 

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.