Screen Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania | Government organisation

Screen Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6165 5070

Address: Salamanca Building, 4 Salamanca Place 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.screen.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Do you work in the creative and cultural industries or know someone who does? We have partnered with the University of Tasmania to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the sector in Tasmania and what recovery looks like for you. You can help us by completing this survey (open until 23 August 2020):

24.01.2022 Cameras are rolling again in Tassie! We're delighted that SBS Australia drama series 'The Tailings' is now shooting in Queenstown. Written by emerging Tasmanian writer Caitlin Richardson, the series will premiere on SBS On Demand in 2021.... The cast has been announced today and is led by two emerging stars, Mabel Li and Hobart’s Tegan Stimson (pictured), guided by the wealth of experience of our own Kris McQuade . The series will be directed by Stevie Cruz-Martin and produced by Liz Doran, Richard Kelly and Steve Thomas. 'The Tailings' is a Good Lark production for SBS, in association with 2 Jons and Roar Film. Principal production investment is from @screenaustralia in association with SBS and is financed with support from Screen Tasmania.

24.01.2022 The Make Yourself At Home campaign encourages Tasmanians to explore their beautiful island while traditional interstate and international markets are not available. To take advantage of this campaign a toolkit has been developed for Tasmanian businesses to use, available via: www.tourismtasmania.com.au//Make-Yourself-At-Home-Industry... Make Yourself at Home has been developed by Tourism Tasmania in partnership with the four regional tourism organisations, the Department of State Growth, the Tasmanian Hospitality Association and the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania.

24.01.2022 Calling all regional directors - want to develop your skills and increase your career potential? Applications are now open for Screenworks Online Directing Intensive in partnership with Australian Directors Guild! The program offers the opportunity to connect with and learn from two of Australias most accomplished screen directors:... Daina Reid (The Handmaids Tale, David Makes Man) Kay Pavlou (SBS Australia Who Do You Think You Are?") Applications close 17 August 2020.

24.01.2022 Set your alarms Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky (co-produced by Tassies Roar Film) screens tonight on NITV and SBS VICELAND at 8:30 pm!!

24.01.2022 Tune into Wide Angle Tasmania Inc.s next virtual Meet-Up on Monday (22 June) to hear from Lisa Gormley, who will talk about working with actors for screen. As Tas Castings Casting Director, Lisa has 12 years of experience as a professional actor and acting teacher, working with students of all ages behind the camera and on the stage. Register in advance for the session via: ... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIodemqqDMtG9ZLSAmtI23UWxOrJP6s0 See more

24.01.2022 Australian Film Television and Radio Schools First Nations Freelance Filmmakers Survival Kit will run from 12 - 14 August 2020 This workshop program aims to empower Indigenous screen practitioners (including emerging producers, writers and crew) to take charge of their freelance careers and creative businesses. Applications close 31 July 2020.

23.01.2022 If you’re a documentary maker, this could be for you.

23.01.2022 Tasmanian residents, join Wide Angle Tasmania Inc. and Film Art Media as they present a special online event about mental wellbeing for documentary filmmakers. Following a screening of The Show Must Go On, hear from a panel moderated by the documentarys producer Sue Maslin that includes writer/director Ben Steel, Wide Angles Abi Binning and Lucinda Sharp from Forty South Tasmania. The panel will discuss the issues raised in the film, what action the broader industry can take and provide tools and resources to support individuals.

23.01.2022 Lifeline Tasmania has created a new service for Tasmanians, specifically to support our mental health and wellbeing as we live through the impacts of COVID-19. A Tasmanian Lifeline (1800 984 434) provides information, advice and support and is available from 8am - 8pm seven-days-a-week. For more information on this and other wellbeing support services go to: screen.tas.gov.au/supportservices

22.01.2022 Check out this wonderful behind the scenes look at the making of Little J and Big Cuzs Pilot Bird episode. Written by Nathan Maynard, Pilot Bird has been spoken in palawa kani and follows Little J on his big adventure to Mutton Bird Island. Last week a special community screening of the episode was held at piyura kitinas (Risdon Cove) to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander Childrens Day. ... You can watch the full episode in palawai kani via: https://bit.ly/ljbcpilotbird

22.01.2022 Cause Ill be there... oh oh oh oh Congratulations to Tasmanian writer and producer Posie Graeme-Evans and her team for securing support as part of our Additional Development Round for a feature spin-off of the beloved Aussie series, McLeods Daughters. As the creator of the original series, Graeme-Evans will revisit and explore new stories of her characters in McLeods of Drovers Run.

22.01.2022 Catch up on last nights Screenworks webinar about what it takes to create a knockout pitch document via: https://screenworks.com.au/event/watch-webinar-recordings

21.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS! Michael O'Neill and Dylan Hesp have taken out Best Direction of an Online Comedy Series at the Australian Directors' Guild Awards for Australia's Best Street Racer! You can catch up on the series at https://www.youtube.com/australiasbeststreetracer

20.01.2022 Roar Films Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky screens at the online Melbourne International Film Festival tomorrow night (16 August)! Get your ticket now: https://2020.miff.com.au//looky-looky-here-comes-cooky-sp/

18.01.2022 Theres still time to register for the 2020 Screen Makers Conference! On 26 and 27 August join this interactive online event to hear from world-class speakers, participate in live Q&A sessions and take part in one-on-one career mentoring. Find out more

18.01.2022 Join Media Mentors Australia at 7:00 pm tonight for a live panel session to hear from the countrys state funding bodies, including Screen Tasmania. The panel will discuss what the future looks like for the Australian screen industry as we face the impacts of COVID-19. Tune in via: https://bit.ly/3ib58Oi

17.01.2022 The next funding round for Screen Tasmanias programs is now open - including the Proof of Concept Program - and will close on 6 October. See www.screen.tas.gov.au for details

17.01.2022 Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky has been named as one of the top 5 must sees at this years Melbourne International Film Festival. Co-produced by Tasmanias Roar Film and supported by Screen Tasmania, this songline for 21st century Australia is a fresh look at the Cook legend from a First Nations perspective. It tells a connection to country, resistance and survival featuring showman Steven Oliver and a host of outstanding Indigenous singer/songwriters.

15.01.2022 Weve all been through a lot this year, so its not surprising if you feel a little overwhelmed or anxious. Perhaps youre worried about a friend or family member. There is help and support out there. #checkin on your mental health today.... Visit: www.checkin.org.au to get started

13.01.2022 The adaptation of award-winning novel Flames is among the successful projects to benefit from our Additional Screen Development Round. Written by Tasmanian author Robbie Arnott, Flames will be developed into a six-part television series, with Arnott to work on the project as a consultant. This funding round was made possible through the Cultural and Creative Industries Stimulus Package.... For the full list of successful projects go to: www.screen.tas.gov.au/funding/approvals

12.01.2022 We are so excited to hear that the palawa kani version of Little J and Big Cuzs Pilot Bird will be screened on the world stage as an Official Selection for the 2020 Chicago International Childrens Film Festival!!! Congratulations to everyone involved including Writer Nathan Maynard, Director Tony Thorne, local cast, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centres Language Program, Series Producer Ned Lander and the Blue Rocket team. .

12.01.2022 A massive shout out to the Tassie productions selected for Melbourne WebFest! Moments Of Clarity has received Best Animation and Best Screenplay nominations and Australias Best Street Racer is nominated for Best Australian Comedy and Best Lead Actor or Ensemble. Congratulations & good luck to these extremely talented creative teams

12.01.2022 If you've got time, the MyState Student Film Festival awards ceremony goes live at 10:30

11.01.2022 To support screen businesses and workplaces develop their COVID-19 Safety Plans, Screen Tasmania and WorkSafe Tasmania will be hosting a live online information session on Monday (6 July 2020) at 1pm. Register via the link below! The session will be recorded and made available on our website for those who cant make it to the live event.

11.01.2022 Calling all Tassie screen makers - want to receive $20,000 to produce a short film using the Epic Games Unreal Software? You dont need to be an expert coder or a technical wizard to enter the Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge - free training sessions are happening this month. The winning entry from Tasmania will receive $20,000 to develop and produce their film and go in the running to take home a grand prize of $50,000.... Applications close 31 August 2020. More info: https://screentas.smartygrants.com.au/SIUnreal20

11.01.2022 Screen Australia virtual roadshow for Tassie is 20 October!

09.01.2022 Dont forget to register for this afternoons Wide Angle Tasmania Inc. Screen Meet-Up. Tune it at 4:00 pm to join lawyer Angela Scurrah as she explores the very important topic of entertainment law.

09.01.2022 Dont forget to register for our COVID-19 Safety Plans info session on Monday (6 July 2020) at 1pm. Register via https://screencovidplansession.eventbrite.com.au

08.01.2022 Tassie's first scripted drama post-lockdown has successfully and safely wrapped production. Congratulations to the creatives, cast and crew. See 'The Tailings' on SBS On Demand in 2021...

07.01.2022 Calling all creators! Got a minute? Screen Producers Australia and TikTok have launched the 'Got a Minute?' pitching competition for their upcoming #SCREENFOREVER conference. ... Designed to help Australian storytellers share their unique stories through the format of short-form mobile content, 'Got a Minute?' calls for participants to submit a pilot for a 10 x 1 minute series that shows that engaging stories can be told in a minute. The winner will take home $15,000 in funding from TikTok, two project development sessions with Screen Australia, and a TikTok content strategy mentorship. Up for the challenge? Applications close 8 February 2021. To learn more and apply http://ow.ly/Orq850CZYkb

07.01.2022 Grab the tissues - the final episode of Rosehaven Season 4 screens tonight! Tune in at 9:00 pm on ABC TV + iview!

07.01.2022 Documentary Wild Things launches in cinemas tonight (9 December). Bound to stimulate discussion, a limited season is on sale at the State Cinema Hobart with Potential Films then rolling it out to other venues. We supported production of this film which follows a new generation of passionate environmental activists on their personal quest to save the environment and their futures.

06.01.2022 AIDC is hosting a FREE online information session at 12:30 on 30 November for Tasmanians interested in attending the 2021 conference. Join Conference Director Alice Burgin and Marketplace Manager Danielle McCarthy to learn more about the marketplace and how to make the most of #AIDC2021. The session will run for 45 minutes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Free, but bookings essential. Register today: https://www.aidc.com.au/register/online-info-sessions/

06.01.2022 Netflix and Support Act have announced a $1 million COVID-19 relief fund to support casual employees in the screen sector who cannot work due to the near global production shutdown. Applications for a share in the fund open 9:00 am Monday 15 June.

05.01.2022 Now that were emerging from lockdown, some of Australias favourite friends are coming to visit. Celia Pacquola and Luke McGregor return to ABC TV + iview for a fourth season of Rosehaven from Wednesday 8 July.

04.01.2022 Join creative producer Paul Moran for Wide Angle Tasmania Inc.s next Screen Meet-Up. During the session Paul will discuss the process of developing, financing, producing and distributing the animated webseries Moments Of Clarity Register in advance via: ... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIodemqqDMtG9ZLSAmtI23UWxOrJP6s0 See more

03.01.2022 The creative and cultural industries survey has been extended to Sunday night (30 Aug.)! We have partnered with the University of Tasmania to deliver the survey so we can better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the sector in Tasmania and what recovery looks like for you. More info:... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCITasmania See more

03.01.2022 For those who completed the software training (or those who didnt need to), dont forget that pitch applications for the Epic Games Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge close Monday (31 Aug). The winning entry from Tasmania will receive $20,000 to develop and produce their film! More info: https://screentas.smartygrants.com.au/SIUnreal20

03.01.2022 Dont forget to register for Wide Angle Tasmania Inc. and Film Art Medias special online event about mental wellbeing for documentary filmmakers (happening tomorrow - 7 Sep!). Following a screening of The Show Must Go On, hear from a panel moderated by the documentarys producer Sue Maslin that includes writer/director Ben Steel, Wide Angles Abi Binning and Lucinda Sharp from Forty South Tasmania. The panel will discuss the issues raised in the film, what action the broader industry can take and provide tools and resources to support individuals.

02.01.2022 After tonights Rosehaven episode, tune into an Instagram live on ABC TV + iview s account with Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola! During the session you can ask them anything - even about their new housemate, kindly lent by Brightside Farm Sanctuary

02.01.2022 Happy Rosehaven Day! Set your alarms for 9pm tonight - season 4 begins on ABC TV + iview

01.01.2022 Applications are now open for Screen Australias COVID-19 Budget Support Fund. This support will cover additional costs for green-lit productions to implement their COVID-Safety and Risk Assessment Plans to allow them to go into production safely. More info

01.01.2022 Last week we partnered with WorkSafe Tasmania to deliver an online information session to help screen businesses and organisations navigate the process of developing their COVID-19 Safety Plans. If you were unable to make it to the live session or want to rewatch, catch up below