FilmVic funding: Neighbours, True Story.

Film Victoria has confirmed funding for TV projects including for Neighbours and True Story with Hamish & Andy.

There were also film, documentary and gaming projects funded.

Outgoing Film Victoria CEO, Jenni Tosi said “We’re delighted to be supporting so many fantastic projects and with further announcements to come, the Victorian Industry will be buzzing in the first half of 2018.

“The diversity and caliber of work coming through is a testament to our creative talent and resourceful producers who are successfully financing their projects in a highly competitive marketplace.”

Here’s an excerpt on the TV projects:

Through the Victorian Content Initiative partnership with the ABC, Back In Very Small Business from Gristmill’s Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope, the fourth and final series of Nowhere Boys by Matchbox Productions and a returning series to be announced in early 2018 have been supported.

Australia’s longest running television drama series Neighbours also received funding that will ensure the popular soap continues to film 258 episodes a year. This support will also deliver upskilling opportunities for early career writers, directors and technical crew over the next four years.

Film Victoria’s Production Attraction Incentive Fund supported comedy duo Hamish and Andy with their second series of True Story….