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23/11/2023

Show Group General Manager Nick Smith shares some tips about staying productive, fit and healthy while away from home working on productions:

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

22/11/2023

Cumulus Visual Effects Pty Ltd is a unique VFX studio that brings a focus on work-life-balance to high end post-production. This month we sat down with their CFO Nicky Ladas to discuss what it's like working on major Hollywood productions while based in Ballina.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

21/11/2023

From Bond, to Mission Impossible, to Pirates and Star Wars - XM2 CINE has provided stunning drone work for almost every major film franchise in recent years. Find out how their team went from hobby helicopters to Hollywood in this month's feature interview:

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

17/11/2023

In this month's First Nations Spotlight VicScreen invites you to meet Michael Hudson, a proud Bangarang and Yorta Yorta man, who has learned to channel the adversity and complexity of his childhood into his film-making, using his experiences to tell Indigenous stories with a unique perspective.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

07/11/2023

🎬 Great to join Kate Marks of Ausfilm, Lynne Benzie of Village Roadshow Studios and Producer E. Bennett Walsh on site where Gold Coasters are helping bring blockbuster movies to life right here in Oxenford.

🎥 We had the opportunity to discuss the broader economic benefits of a thriving local film sector, including work for local busineses such as caterers, hair & makeup artists, transport and accommodation, construction workers and special effects companies such as Myriad Studios.

🙌🏼 More than 4,000 Queenslanders are now employed in film and video production, and it was exciting to see up close!

03/11/2023

Did you catch the trailer for The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt? Filmed on location in New South Wales, Australia - how many Sydney landmarks you can spot

01/11/2023

From fake flames to de-aging Sigourney Weaver, check out the stunning before and afters of the VFX work completed by Alt for Amazon's 'The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart'

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

25/10/2023

VicScreen has unveiled its new $15 million Victorian Digital Screen Rebate (VDSR), and the state is primed and ready to bring global game development, post-production, animation, and visual effects to Victoria upon the resumption of global screen production.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

24/10/2023

Congratulations to CATO location services on their new Carbon Neutral certification! This makes CATO the first traffic control company to be certified carbon neutral by Climate Active.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

23/10/2023

This year KOJO celebrates an incredible 25 years of post-production and visual effects in the screen industry. Read on to learn all about their quarter century of bringing iconic films to life

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

22/10/2023

Film industry professionals will often find themselves spending months away from home and loved ones. In this month's feature, Show Group shares how their team can lighten the load when travelling for your next production.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

20/10/2023

Did you catch The Royal Hotel at the opening night of SXSW Sydney? The South Australian Film Corporation backed film starring Julia Garner has been met with glowing reviews, and praise for its stunning outback scenery.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

19/10/2023

This month's First Nations Spotlight from Screen Tasmania shines a light on Georgia Stone, a lutruwita/Tasmania based writer and producer who recently worked in crew roles on Deadloch and Alone Australia.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

16/10/2023

If you're in Sydney for SXSW you absolutely won't want to miss tomorrow's panel on the most exciting tech being used in film & TV: https://schedule.sxswsydney.com/sessions/573f6461-7de0-57d0-8734-e3f7bc37ccea

11/10/2023

In this month’s visual effects feature, new Ausfilm member Future Associate share how their team delivered over 100 VFX shots for fantasy adventure film 'The Portable Door' https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/future-associate-conjures-up-vfx-magic-for-the-portable-door/

05/10/2023

Check out this stellar SXSW Sydney panel on screen tech happening this October, featuring four of our Ausfilm members https://schedule.sxswsydney.com/sessions/573f6461-7de0-57d0-8734-e3f7bc37ccea

04/10/2023

Headed down under for SXSW Sydney? TAG is offering exclusive discounts on accommodation and special rates on airfares to get you there!

TAG brings you exclusive discounts for your time at SXSW Sydney

03/10/2023

03/10/2023

Check out this month's stunning Location Spotlight by Screen Queensland, focusing on Queensland's picturesque Whitsundays region: https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/location-spotlight-the-whitsundays-queenslands-iconic-islands/

21/09/2023

MPC reveal how their VFX team helped to bring the talking dogs of Universal’s Strays to life.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

20/09/2023

Our friends at Screen Well have announced a new job-sharing initiative

WANNA JOB-SHARE? Screen Well is pleased to announce we have partnered with Matchbox Pictures on an initiative that will pair and place 6 - 10 job-share partners in 3 - 5 roles on an upcoming production, based in Sydney. The program is funded by Screen Australia's Transferable Skills & Returning Crew Training Fund.

Job sharing can benefit carers and parents, those with illness and disabilities, remote/regional practitioners, anyone seeking a better work / life balance, as well as create opportunities to up-skill emerging practitioners.

We are looking at the below roles for potential placements on our pilot program.
Accounts Assistant: Oct or early Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
Art Department: Oct 2023 - Feb 2024
Assistant Editor: Block 1 (Nov 2023 - March 2024) + Block 2 (Jan 2024 - April 2024)
Camera Operator: Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
Costume Department: Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
Lighting Department: Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
Grips Department: Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
Unit Department: Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

To apply and for more information, please see our Expression of Interest form - www.screenwell.com.au/job-sharing

20/09/2023

Big congratulations to Screen Tasmania on the Screen Innovation Fund supported documentary 'The Platypus Guardian' being picked up to air in the United States! https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/tasmanian-documentary-introduces-us-audiences-to-one-of-the-planets-strangest-animals/

19/09/2023

12/09/2023

Check out how Cutting Edge Features & Television helped recreate the grungy neon nightscapes of 90s Kings Cross for the streaming series Last King Of The Cross: https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/cutting-edge-capturing-the-light-and-shade-of-one-of-australias-most-notorious-districts/

07/09/2023

This month the South Australian Film Corporation spoke with aspiring Producer Star Sandford, a Ngarrindjeri woman living on Kaurna Country, about her journey in the industry, working on 'The New Boy', and the advice she would give to others following in her footsteps:

Ngarrindjeri woman Star Sandford talks to the SAFC about her Producer Attachment on Warwick Thornton’s feature The New Boy.

05/09/2023

Say G’day to our new member Future Associate!

Founded in 2018, Future Associate is one of Australia’s fastest growing independent visual effects companies, with credits including Elvis, The Portable Door and The King.

Read their full profile over on our site: https://www.ausfilm.com.au/why-film-in-australia/work-with-the-best/post-sound-music-vfx-production/future-associate/

01/09/2023

With Aussie horror Talk To Me taking the world by storm, the team at KOJO share how their Post and VFX teams helped craft a new classic:

Aussie horror feature Talk To Me is currently lighting up cinema screens around the world as the film blows away all expectations.

28/08/2023

Ausfilm is thrilled to welcome new member Fremantle Australia Production Services - find out how they can help with your next production by checking out their member profile at ausfilm.com.au

25/08/2023

In just 10 years Ballina based Cumulus Visual Effects Pty Ltd went from one man in a garage to a key vendor for studios like Disney and Netflix, employing a crew of up to 50 artists. Find out how in their profile from our latest newsletter:

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

22/08/2023

Best known for his Oscar winning short Harvie Krumpet, Melbourne based stop motion artist Adam Elliot is hard at work on his second full-length feature, Memoir of a Snail. Check out VicScreen’s profile on the decade long project over on our site.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

14/08/2023

When it comes to travel arrangements for high-profile cast and crew, there's no room for compromise. Show Group roll out the Red Carpet: The Five Non-Negotiables of VIP Travel.

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

11/08/2023

Tyson Perkins is an award-winning Arrernte & Kalkadoon director of photography based in Sydney who has recently garnered attention for his stunning Western inspired cinematography on the Bunya Productions/ABC series Mystery Road: Origin. Read more about Tyson's journey by following the link.

Screen NSW

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

07/08/2023

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT: The EPIC Pilbara region of Western Australia has some of the world’s most incredible ancient locations. From rugged, breathtaking gorges dating over two billion years to white sand beaches and untouched islands, it’s easy to see why the region is catching filmmakers’ eyes. Head to the Screenwest article via the link below to find out more.


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Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

31/07/2023

Framestore's VFX Supervisor, Josh Simmonds, reveals the secrets behind bringing Sony Pictures' 65 to life! Get an exclusive look into the process of creating epic space scenes, thrilling dinosaur encounters, and more.

Don't miss out on Josh's insights, click on through to read on!

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

26/07/2023

Soar to New Heights with Aerial Cinematographic Legends, Aerial Film Australia!
Introducing the Jetshot, Australia's fastest aerial gimbal. Capture the world from a whole new perspective with precision and speed.
Check it out!

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

18/07/2023

Fin Design + Effects pushed VFX boundaries in Netflix's recently released, EXTRACTION 2. They created adrenaline-fueled action sequences featuring a fully-digital glass awning & gym atop Vienna's DC Tower. They also crafted a mesmerizing 360° animated city panorama and a simulated CG traffic system, ensuring continuity throughout the film. Led by VFX Supervisor Will Towle, the team delivered nearly 150 shots in six months.
Check out the full reel!

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https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/fin-design-effects-push-the-boundaries-of-visual-effects-in-netflix-thriller-extraction-2/

12/07/2023

Today's the day! It's the global release date for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE! (July 12th)
Check out the incredible BTS of Tom Cruise pulling off the biggest stunt in cinema history. Our amazing aerial cinematography members XM2 CINE were able to capture the action using advanced drones and a helicopter gimbal.
This one is definitely worth a watch!



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Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities

10/07/2023

Welcome to Melbourne (Narrm), VICTORIA in this month's LOCATION SPOTLIGHT. Experience the perfect blend of European charm and Aussie vibrancy in Australia's cultural capital.
Discover Melbourne's appeal as a filming destination, showcasing stunning streetscapes and its versatility in doubling as international cities. Filmmakers are captivated by Melbourne's cosmopolitan setting with a unique European flair.
Head to the full article, thanks to VicScreen

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https://www.ausfilm.com.au/news/location-spotlight-melbourne-victoria-a-european-city-downunder/

07/07/2023

Have you checked out where our Newsletters live?
For the latest inside info on the Australian and international screen industry, visit our Newsletter page or subscribe to receive monthly updates!

https://www.ausfilm.com.au/australian-talent/newsletters/

03/07/2023

Meet GARY HAMAGUCHI, a talented Japanese/Aboriginal filmmaker from Djugun-Yawuru country in Western Australia. Gary has directed acclaimed dramas, docos, & upcoming projects that shed light on the rich culture & history of his people. Gary's passion for filmmaking & dedication to representing First Nations narratives have made him a rising star in the screen industry.
Enjoy this FIRST NATIONS SPOTLIGHT on GARY thanks to Screenwest

Ausfilm connects the international film community with Australia's screen incentives, talent and facilities