Screen NSW

01/06/2026

We'd like to give a warm welcome to the recipients of the 2026 Createability Internship Program.

This year’s program expands with increased investment, longer placements, and broader reach, creating more pathways for up-and-coming screen practitioners with disability and those who are d/Deaf to break into the industry.

Across leading organisations, five talented interns will gain hands-on experience, build networks, and develop career-ready skills. Host organisations will also benefit from fresh perspectives and increased accessibility insights.

2026 Screen NSW-supported placements include:
ABC Children & Family – Greyson Kennedy (4 weeks)
ABC Compass – Kelly Leong (4 weeks)
Bus Stop Films – Natasha Reynolds (8 weeks)
Endemol Shine – Nicole Scharf (4 weeks)
SBS – Sevgi Murphy (8 weeks)

Each role is tailored with flexible, accessible conditions to support meaningful contributions and long-term career growth.

Congratulations to all the recipients on this exciting career milestone.

The program is delivered by Screen NSW, Create NSW and Sound NSW, in partnership with Accessible Arts.
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Createability 2026 Screen interns and hosts with Screen NSW Executive Director Kylie Munnich. Create NSW, Sound NSW and Screen NSW with Accessible Arts.

29/05/2026

A joyful new children’s series, Emma’s Dance Club, created by Emma Watkins, is now in production in NSW.

Made for ABC Kids and produced by Wooden Horse and Apricot Sea, the live action series follows a group of kids in a vibrant regional town as they discover friendship, community and the magic of dance, with plenty of fun along the way.

Emma’s Dance Club is filming in NSW with support from Screen NSW’s Made in NSW – TV Drama Fund, alongside the ABC, Screen Australia and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.

The production brings together a talented Australian cast and crew, showcasing regional NSW and celebrating the state as a hub for vibrant, family-friendly storytelling.

Images: Sarah Wilson

28/05/2026

UPDATE: Applications for Domestic Market Travel support to MIFF 37ºSouth and Australian Children’s Content Summit have now been extended by a week, closing 2pm, Friday 5 June. Apply now: https://linktr.ee/Screennswofficial

Applications are now open for Screen NSW Market Travel Support, providing funding for NSW‑based screen practitioners to attend key industry events and build connections to support and finance their projects.

Current opportunities include travel support for MIFF 37ºSouth: Bridging the Gap (part of the MIFF 37ºSouth Market) in Melbourne from 6–9 August 2026, and the Australian Children’s Content Summit in Coffs Harbour from 24–27 August 2026.

Funding is available for a limited number of individuals or teams to attend these Screen NSW‑nominated events, which offer valuable opportunities to connect with screen industry professionals, buyers and partners.

Applications close 2pm AEST, 29 May 2026. Head to the link below for eligibility criteria and application details.

linktr.ee/Screennswofficial

27/05/2026

Screen NSW is thrilled to support Helium Pictures' The Killings at Parrish Station.

Spanning decades, the gripping new series unearths a chilling mystery that begins with the brutal 1987 massacre of four scientists at a remote desert research station – a case that proves far from closed. Starring Mia Wasikowska and Xavier Samuel, alongside Heather Mitchell and Doris Younane, the story explores obsession, truth, and the unsettling sense that some horrors never truly end.

Supported through the Made in NSW Fund, alongside post, digital and visual effects support, the production highlights the depth of talent and capability across the state’s screen industry.

The first two episodes will premiere to a sold-out audience at the 2026 Sydney Film Festival on 7 June, ahead of its exclusive release on Stan from 24 June.

Video supplied by Stan

18/05/2026

EVENT UPDATE:

Gathering Ground with Gillian Moody has been postponed. Screen NSW will share details of the new date when available.

Our next Gathering Ground session is happening in May, featuring award‑winning film practitioner and Head of First Nations Content at Screen Australia Gillian Moody 🌟

Gillian brings decades of screen industry experience championing First Nations stories, perspectives and creative talent, and will be sharing insights from her remarkable career while leading an open, inspiring conversation with emerging First Nations screen practitioners.

Gathering Ground is an industry development initiative that connects established and emerging First Nations talent through knowledge ‑sharing, networking and skills development opportunities.

🌟 Monday, 25 May
🌟 1.20pm – 3.00pm AEDT
🌟 Screen NSW Creative Hub, The Rocks or online via MS Teams

This session is open exclusively to NSW First Nations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) Screen & Digital Games practitioners. Head to the link below to RSVP.

https://events.humanitix.com/screen-nsw-gathering-ground-with-gillian-moody

14/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that two NSW filmmaking teams have been selected for Screen NSW’s Short to Feature Fast Track program.

The 2026 recipients are David Ma and Rebecca Metcalf (Hostiles), and Jack Dodds, Abby Gallaway, Hannah‑Rae Meegan and Monique Terry (Meat Raffle). The program supports emerging to mid‑level creatives with up to $75,000 to produce a short film or proof of concept, alongside script development for a low‑budget feature.

The teams will also receive mentorship from experienced Executive Producers Vincent Sheehan (Fisk, Shayda) and Nick Batzias (Nitram), supporting the progression of their projects and careers.

Previous Short to Feature Fast Track recipients have achieved significant international recognition. Souvenir, produced by Yingna Lu and written and directed by Renée Marie Petropoulos, premiered at SXSW 2026, where it won the Narrative Shorts Competition. The Worm, directed by Tom Noakes and produced by Adrian Pinto and Lucy Gaffy, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2026, with Princess Pictures later announcing their involvement in the team’s follow‑up feature, The Answerers. Saint Valentine, Souvenir and The Worm have also been selected for the upcoming 73rd Sydney Film Festival.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients, we look forward to following the next stage of your creative journeys.

13/05/2026

Applications are now open for Screen NSW Market Travel Support, providing funding for NSW‑based screen practitioners to attend key industry events and build connections to support and finance their projects.

Current opportunities include travel support for MIFF 37ºSouth: Bridging the Gap (part of the MIFF 37ºSouth Market) in Melbourne from 6–9 August 2026, and the Australian Children’s Content Summit in Coffs Harbour from 24–27 August 2026.

Funding is available for a limited number of individuals or teams to attend these Screen NSW‑nominated events, which offer valuable opportunities to connect with screen industry professionals, buyers and partners.

Applications close 2pm AEST, 29 May 2026. Head to the link below for eligibility criteria and application details.

linktr.ee/Screennswofficial

12/05/2026

Applications are now open for our PAX Market Support Program, offering up to 10 NSW based independent game developers the opportunity to exhibit at PAX Australia 2026.

Successful applicants will showcase their digital games in a fully subsidised exhibition pod within a dedicated Screen NSW section of PAX Rising, located in the main expo hall at PAX Australia in Melbourne from 9–11 October 2026.

PAX Rising provides a platform for indie developers to present new releases to players, media and industry representatives at one of Australia’s leading gaming events.

Applications close Tuesday 26 May 2026, 2pm AEST. Head to the link below for eligibility criteria and application details.

https://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-support/pax-market-support-program

06/05/2026

The Sydney Film Festival 2026 program has officially landed, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable two weeks of cinema. With the annual film extravaganza kicking off on June 3, we’re incredibly thrilled to once again see so many Screen NSW–supported projects selected across the program alongside a slew of highly-anticipated international films.

Congratulations to the team behind Silenced, which will receive the honour of opening the festival, as well as the team behind Boss Cat, which will be making its world premiere at the event. Other Screen NSW–supported films including Belly (Proper Loved Up), Pressure, Rodeo Dreams, Saint Valentine, Souvenir, The Killings at Parrish Station, The Worm and Whistle will also screen across the festival.

We can’t wait to see these stories on the big screen dazzling audiences.

Image: Souvenir | Supplied

04/05/2026

Join us this month for our upcoming Power Lunch with Marc Wooldridge, Managing Director of Maslow Entertainment.

With more than 20 years of experience in senior marketing and distribution roles at 20th Century Fox International, including a decade as Managing Director of Theatrical overseeing Australasia, Marc founded Maslow Entertainment in 2020 as a Sydney‑based distributor focused on original, audience‑driven Australian and New Zealand features with strong marketing potential.

As Maslow celebrates a major milestone of 40 theatrical releases, this session will dive into the company’s upcoming slate, the types of projects Maslow is looking for, recent standout releases, and key insights into the current local theatrical market.

Wooldridge will be in conversation with Screen Investment Manager Amelia Rowe, followed by an audience Q&A.

📅 Friday 22 May 2026 1:00pm
👉 Register via the link below (places are limited and registrations are essential)

https://events.humanitix.com/screen-nsw-power-lunch-with-marc-wooldridge-managing-director-of-maslow-entertainment