Jelena Dokic.
Screen Australia today announced $3.5 million worth of funding for 18 documentaries, including a feature-length project from Cjz about tennis star Jelena Dokic; a portrait of Lion and Beautiful Boy screenwriter Luke Davies; and a 10-part series that will see lawyer and advocate Julian Burnside in conversation with human rights leaders.
In total $1,385,000 in production funding was allocated through the Producer program, and $2,165,000 through the Commissioned program. An additional $140,000 was provided in development funding to 10 documentaries.
“We continue to be blown away by the ability of Australian documentary makers to connect and move audiences with complex human stories and issues of the moment. These latest projects will share the stories of remarkable Australians from those with neuro-diverse conditions looking for love, to the life of Oscar-nominated screenwriter Luke Davies,” said Screen Australia head of documentary Bernadine Lim. “I’m also pleased to see Australian documentary makers continue to tackle international stories,...
Screen Australia today announced $3.5 million worth of funding for 18 documentaries, including a feature-length project from Cjz about tennis star Jelena Dokic; a portrait of Lion and Beautiful Boy screenwriter Luke Davies; and a 10-part series that will see lawyer and advocate Julian Burnside in conversation with human rights leaders.
In total $1,385,000 in production funding was allocated through the Producer program, and $2,165,000 through the Commissioned program. An additional $140,000 was provided in development funding to 10 documentaries.
“We continue to be blown away by the ability of Australian documentary makers to connect and move audiences with complex human stories and issues of the moment. These latest projects will share the stories of remarkable Australians from those with neuro-diverse conditions looking for love, to the life of Oscar-nominated screenwriter Luke Davies,” said Screen Australia head of documentary Bernadine Lim. “I’m also pleased to see Australian documentary makers continue to tackle international stories,...
- 12/17/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
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