Latest Screen Australia documentary funding
Upcoming docos to centre around the untold story of Australia told through our collective DNA code, plus unseens musicians who work in parallel with established names.
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Screen Australia has announced documentary funding through its Producer Program and Commissioned Program.
Screen Australia Head of Documentary Richard Huddleston said, “I am thrilled that this funding will support a rich array of documentary producers; from emerging and established filmmakers to internationally award-winning artists and our leading investigative journalists. The mix of genres, the subjects they explore as well as the creative approaches are equally rich and will appeal to a diverse range of Australian and international audiences.”
Amongst the 11 docos there are two television documentary series.
Commissioned Program
Headliners
5 x 48 mins
Endemol Shine Australia Pty Ltd
Producer Kate Paul
Executive Producer Penny McWhirter
Synopsis Headliners is a raw, unflinching and insightful ob-doc exposing the lack of visibility, access, and inclusivity for some of Australia’s most talented musicians and performers who live & work in parallel to the established names in the industry but remain invisible, despite their incredible skill and passion.
The Secret DNA of Us
4 x 52 mins
Eureka Production Pty Ltd
Executive Producers Josie Mason Campbell, Sophie Meyrick
Synopsis This is the untold story of Australia told through cracking our collective DNA code. This first of-its-kind documentary series will uncover untold history, unknown ethnicity, and new connections through DNA testing entire towns.
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