Regional film agencies juggle the need to bring in external productions, mainstream local production companies and develop new, compelling talents. There’s a lot of trade-offs and choices, which depend on historic strengths.
Between 2009 and 2012, the original SAFC Film Lab program supported 52 Tuesdays, Shut Up Little Man, The Infinite Man, One-eyed Girl and Inner Demon to completion.The Closer Films Team, Julie Byrne, David Ngo, Christopher Houghton, Ashlee Page and Hugh Sullivan are among the beneficiaries. Indeed, the current CEO of the SAFC, Kate Croser credits the scheme as a valuable part of her career.
