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INTERNATIONAL July 24 2008  
Film NZ records rise in interest
Offshore and domestic interest in New Zealand as a production location is on the increase, according to figures detailed in Film New Zealand’s annual report [more]
JEFFREY HAYES: WIZARD OF OZ
JEFFREY HAYES HAS A LENGTHY HISTORY OF BRINGING NORTH AMERICAN TELEVISION PROJECTS TO AUSTRALIA. AUSFILM’S TRACEY VIEIRA SPEAKS TO THE PRODUCER ABOUT WHY HE KEEPS COMING BACK. [more]
Demand for content fuels retro revival
Classic films are satisfying the appetite for content on new playout platforms. Library owners are dusting off their back catalogues and reaping the rewards. [more]
‘Rats’ live on in UK
Southern Star International has sealed a deal with Fox International Channels that will see the now-defunct police drama series Water Rats air in the in the UK. [more]
Incentives package generates heat
The new Australian screen production incentives continue to be the hot topic in the international filmmaking community and all sectors, including major studios, independents, banking and finance packaging agents, are looking to see how they can do their business in Australia and utilise the new incentives. [more]
Content goes green as buyers get eco-friendly
World content market MIPTV featured a significant emphasis on green-friendly programming this year; which for once was on an equal footing with cross-platform production as the most discussed elements of the program. [more]
The creation of a ‘super agency’
It was announced in May that Australia’s three main screen agencies, Film Australia, the Australian Film Commission and Film Finance Corporation Australia (FFC), are to merge into one agency, the deadline set for one year from now. [more]
Sticky Pictures embarks on Philippines venture
Australian kids production company Sticky Pictures has signed a deal with Philippines-based production house Top Draw Animation for the distribution of programming in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. [more]
Hong Kong–Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) calls for Australian applications
The Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) is now accepting applications from Australia - embracing the Australian film industry as part of the Asia-Pacific community. [more]
‘The Kitchen’s’ Tokyo release
Life Cinematic, a feature consisting of eight short films from around the world, including locally produced The Kitchen, will be released in Tokyo cinemas on June 24. [more]
Al Jazeera seeking local talent
Al Jazeera International, the global English-language news channel launching later this year, is looking for local Australian stories. [more]
Experimenta films heading to UK
Interactive media and video exhibition Experimenta Under the Radar, which features the work of Australian artists, has secured tour dates in the UK and will be shown in Liverpool from June 16 to August 28 and then in London from November 18 to December 2, 2006. [more]
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