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Today, SPA welcomes the Albanese Government's announcement of the introduction of long-awaited legislation to apply local content rules to streaming platforms. Read our full statement ⬇️ ow.ly/AjoH50XmfGP

.@Screen_Producer has announced the producers who have secured pitches with Foxtel Group, AppleTV and Shudder via its Pitch On Demand initiative. hubs.li/Q03P-WPT0

Last night, screen industry leaders, Parliamentarians, and celebrated Australian storytellers gathered in Canberra for SPA's annual Screen Stories Dinner, supported by @MediaSuper.

Recent data from the ACMA revealed vulnerable genres of Australian content are continuing to struggle. Our CEO Matthew Deaner explains why this is & the changes needed to keep Australian stories on commercial television. screenproducers.org.au/advocacy/

Aquarius Films have developed a fantastic suite of world-class films, television series & shorts, and we congratulate them on 18 yrs of successful screen production. We wish both Angie & Polly well in their future endeavours. More from @insidefilm 👇 ow.ly/BmpB50WNjtP

Congratulations to SPA members Easy Tiger and Media World Pictures who have announced they are developing new kids' titles for the ABC. More from TV Tonight 👇 ow.ly/HJIT50WMzAY

Great to have Danielle Ah Boo, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit at Screen Queensland, visit our office earlier this week to chat about expanding opportunities for Indigenous screen practitioners.

We are thrilled to partner with Jessie Hughes in delivering 'AI for Women in Screen,' a generative AI masterclass supported through the Screenworks 2025 Cultural Fund. More from @insidefilm 👇 ow.ly/82X650WMAXW

We are thrilled to announce the dates for #ScreenForever in 2026, the 40th anniversary of Australia's premier screen industry event. More from @tvtonightau 👇 ow.ly/sunF50WMBi3

Screen Queensland is seeking pitches for factual screen stories from emerging Torres Strait Islander filmmakers as part of its Authentic ZK initiative. Previous participants include Ones To Watch alumna Shontell Ketchell. More from TV Tonight 👇 ow.ly/BFhU50WLQT9

Congratulations to SPA member @BeyondProds, whose new series 'The Family Next Door' has recorded the strongest week-one performance on ABC iView for a commissioned drama! More from TV Tonight 👇 ow.ly/yjlf50WLRk7

We have issued an information sheet providing clarity on superannuation arrangements between producers & writers collaborating on Australian film and television. More from @tvtonightau 👇 ow.ly/KOBa50WMzA0

🎬 Pitch On Demand - applications open! 🎬 SPA members can submit their pitches for relevant, original projects to Apple TV+, the Foxtel Group and Shudder. Applications close Friday, 12th September. Learn more & apply at ow.ly/mUnW50WI0Iw

Our CEO Matthew Deaner moderated the panel 'LEAD IT NOW - Strategic Conversation' at #ACCS2025, where independent producers and key screen bodies discussed how to secure the sustainable future of children's screen content. More from @tvtonightau 👇 ow.ly/Rtqp50WMteT

Applications for the #OnesToWatch program close tonight! Here's a throwback to 2024 cohort alumni Joseph Meldrum's visit to our office, discussing his role as Commissioning Editor at NITV & opportunities for Indigenous screen practitioners. Apply here: ow.ly/c60K50WLRPJ

🚨 Applications for #OnesToWatch close in 24 hours! 🚨 First run in 2013, the Ones To Watch program has empowered screen producers to take their careers to new heights through exclusive education, mentorship and pitching opportunities: screenproducers.org.au/ones-to-watch/

Congratulations to SPA member SLR Productions, who have announced an exciting suite of co-produced family films with Sinking Ship Entertainment! #ACCS2025 More from @insidefilm 👇 ow.ly/9iln50WLO8N

SPA met with an Indian film industry delegation last week at the Indian Consulate in Sydney. The delegation included Sanjay Jaju, the Indian Secretary for @MIB_India, Achal Malhotra, CEO @WAVESummitIndia & Sreerag Mukundan, Deputy Director (Films) @MIB_India.

'Taking Your Scripted TV Project To Market' connects participants with Australian and international distributors who will share top tips exploring both sides of the pitching a scripted slate at market. Learn more & register 👉 ow.ly/5RIZ50WFIxR