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Screen Australia and Australians in Film launch Talent Gateway and Global Producers Exchange
Screen Australia and Australians in Film (AiF) today announced the Talent Gateway program and the Global Producers Exchange, two joint initiatives for established Australian creatives to expand on their skills and connect with key US decision makers, as well as help position Australian projects for success in an increasingly global market.
Supporting Partners for these industry development programs are Screen NSW, Film Victoria, South Australian Film Corporation and Scripted Ink. Industry Partners are Australian Directors’ Guild, Australian Writers’ Guild, Screen Producers Australia, Screen Canberra, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screen Territory, Screenwest and Screenworks.
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CBeebies Jo Jo and Gran Gran nominated for 2021 Rockie Award at the Banff World Media Festival
SUCCESS: CBeebies programme Jo Jo and Gran Gran is centred around a black British family
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Jo Jo and Gran Gran has been nominated for a Rockie Awards International Program Competition at this year’s annual Banff World Media Festival.
After beginning as a successful book launch from author Laura Henry, the CBeebies show was adapted to the small screen and follows a black British family throughout their day-to-day lives.
The programme has been hailed for its diversity and representation as it is the first ever British animated series that focuses on a black family.
April 15th, 2021 By David Knox Make a commentFiled under: News,
ABC and SBS titles have been nominated in the prestigious Banff Rockie Awards 2021.
6 titles are nominated across various categories:
Bluey, Love on the Spectrum, Revelation, 100% Wolf, First Day for ABC and
Filthy Rich & Homeless for SBS.
Eureka is again nominated for its US production of
Holey Moley.
“We’re ecstatic with the range of high-profile international and Canadian programs that entered and are nominated for the 2021 Rockie Awards,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival. “This year’s nominees are a showcase of the spirit, creativity and truly exceptional work the global entertainment industry continued to produce amidst a year of challenge and change. We can’t wait to share this year’s show via a special live stream on June 15th.”