Screen Qld Enterprise assists during COVID

Libby Doherty, Dena Curtis

Eleven Queensland screen businesses have been awarded a share of just under $1 million in Screen Queensland support.

SQ Enterprise was announced in April as a key component of a $3.3 million COVID-19 Support Package, specifically aimed at boosting screen business resilience.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said, “My Government is committed to the sustainability of the screen industry, as part of our strategy to unite and recover by backing Queensland businesses and jobs.

“Fortifying our state’s reputation as a world-class screen industry hub is vital, as it directly injects millions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the local economy, with ongoing benefits for other industries such as logistics, transport and hospitality, worth billions.”

Screen Queensland CEO Kylie Munnich, “Recipients have come from the breadth of our sector, representing new and established businesses in production, cinematography, audio, visual effects, screenwriting and location scouting.

“These eleven companies were selected on the basis of their ability to significantly pivot and innovate, and we are excited to see the impactful and creative outcomes that will emerge from this support.”

Inkey Media, led by Queensland producer, writer and director Dena Curtis (Grace Beside Me), will use the investment to develop a slate of Aboriginal and female-led content for Australian overseas markets.

‘Being a recipient of Screen Queensland Enterprise allows Inkey Media to drive forward our slate of compelling projects that feature Aboriginal and/or strong female lead characters for a local and international audience,” said Curtis.

“Receiving this support from SQ as a response to COVID-19 offers Inkey Media stability as we seek creative solutions for collaboration and allows us to continue to develop unique and entertaining programs during this period of uncertainty and change.”

Recipients:

Alt.vfx
Alt.vfx will secure Trusted Partner Network (TPN) accreditation to grow their ability to attract high profile PDV work

Biopixel
Biopixel, specialists in underwater and nature filming, will build its competitiveness through the growth of their team and cutting-edge camera equipment.

Folklore Sound
Folklore Sound will upgrade their Dolby sound suite, employ a Business Development Manager to attract international blue-chip projects to the company.

Inkey Media
Dena Curtis’ Inkey Media will develop a slate of Aboriginal and female-led series for the international market.

John Cox’s Creature Workshop
John Cox’s Creature Workshop will acquire new body scan technology that will transform the business and increase its competitiveness in pitching for work.

Kiosk Films
Traditionally working in the television commercial space, Kiosk Films will transition into content creation with a portfolio of digital-first content in collaboration with Queensland arts organisations.

Moving Floor
Leigh McGrath and Stephen M. Irwin (Harrow, Tidelands) will develop a slate of internationally focused series and features on a fast-track to production.

Myriad Studios
Myriad Studios, led by internationally renowned location manager Duncan Jones, will expand their team to meet demand for their unique location attraction services and will launch their Virtual Location Scout App to the international market.

Orange Entertainmennt Co.
Orange Entertainment Co. the sister company of The Post Lounge, will grow their team including hiring a Queensland-based Director of Content, assistant and engaging the expertise of a specialised advisory board.

Unless Pictures
Meg O’Connell’s newly formed company Unless Pictures will grow its team, hiring experts in creative and business to drive the production of their slated projects and grow the business.

Tahlee Productions
A newly formed partnership between Taxi Productions and Oombarra Productions led by Bain Stewart and Leah Purcell, will develop and produce content locally and to nurture early-mid career Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queensland storytellers.