Australians in Film

Australians in Film A non-profit organization that celebrates outstanding Australian filmmakers & performers in the US while inspiring, uniting & developing the next generation

Celebrating one of Australia’s most visionary storytellers.Australians in Film and the were proud to co-host an afterno...
06/04/2026

Celebrating one of Australia’s most visionary storytellers.

Australians in Film and the were proud to co-host an afternoon reception honoring acclaimed, award-winning filmmaker Warwick Thornton in celebration of the retrospective of his extraordinary body of work, presented as part of Bleak Week by .

A pioneering voice in contemporary cinema, Thornton’s films have captivated audiences worldwide with their powerful storytelling, striking visual language, and profound exploration of Australia’s challenging history, culture, and place. We are thrilled to see his iconic work being showcased to Los Angeles audiences through this special retrospective.

Tickets are available now via the link in our bio.
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04/22/2026

KANGAROO ISLAND


Written by Sally Gifford and directed by Timothy David, this Australian drama stars Rebecca Breeds as a Hollywood actress returning home to South Australia, where fractured family ties and long-held secrets surface.

Los Angeles — April 23
Laemmle Monica Film Center
Q&A with Director Timothy David

Tickets available in bio

Writers’ Room applications are now closed and the response has been huge. We’ve got a lot of reading to do this weekend ...
04/17/2026

Writers’ Room applications are now closed and the response has been huge. We’ve got a lot of reading to do this weekend with all these scripts.

Didn’t submit? Or not quite ready?

You can still be in the room.

Join as an observer and watch how comedy actually gets built — live, messy, and in real time.

Observer registrations close Tuesday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. AEST

Register via Link in bio

This is not a panel. It’s a real writers’ room.3 reasons why you should not miss this opportunity:No panels. No recordin...
04/14/2026

This is not a panel. It’s a real writers’ room.

3 reasons why you should not miss this opportunity:

No panels. No recordings. Watch or participate as jokes, story and tone are built in real time

Operate at room level, not just script level. Learn how collaboration, instinct and timing shape your value beyond the page

“Hat on a hat”. “Riding two horses”. “Flipping the dolphin”. Learn the language of a U.S. comedy room

Australians in Film, in partnership with the Australian Writers’ Guild, presents INSIDER SESSIONS: Inside a U.S. Writers’ Room – LIVE! Comedy Edition, led by writer and producer Sam Laybourne (ACAPULCO, ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST, BLACK-ISH, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT).

Apply to be in the room or register to observe from anywhere in the world.

New deadline to apply: Thursday, April 16, 4.00 p.m. PT / Friday, April 17, 9.00 a.m. AEST
Observer registration closes: Monday, May 4, 4.00 p.m. PT / Tuesday, May 5, 9.00 a.m. AEST

Register via link in bio.

Australians in Film and Screen Australia announce the 2026 Talent Gateway participants, a cohort of Australian writer di...
04/08/2026

Australians in Film and Screen Australia announce the 2026 Talent Gateway participants, a cohort of Australian writer directors building momentum on the global stage.

Jo-Anne Brechin – QLD
Ra Chapman – VIC
Alberto Di T***a – VIC
Alexei Mizin – VIC and Ryan van Dijk – NSW
Zoe Pepper – WA
Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst – NSW

Thanks to our partners:


Australians in Film and Screen Australia announce the 2026 Global Producers Exchange participants, a group of producers ...
04/08/2026

Australians in Film and Screen Australia announce the 2026 Global Producers Exchange participants, a group of producers driving Australian stories into the international market.

Film Depot – Louise Smith – NSW
LateNite Films – Nicholas Colla – VIC
Mad Ones – Liam Heyen and Cyna Strachan – NSW
Magnetic Stories – Melissa Kelly – WA
Máximo – Liliana Muñoz – NSW
Speech&Drama – Nick Waterman and Meg Washington – QLD

Thanks to our partners:


DEADLINE EXTENDEDMore time to get in the room.Due to overwhelming demand, applications for INSIDE A U.S. WRITERS’ ROOM —...
04/07/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED

More time to get in the room.

Due to overwhelming demand, applications for INSIDE A U.S. WRITERS’ ROOM — LIVE! COMEDY EDITION have been extended by one week.

Led by Sam Laybourne (ACAPULCO, BLACK-ISH, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), this is a rare chance to step inside a real writers’ room and see how a series is built from the ground up.

Apply to be one of eight writers selected, or register to observe and follow the process live from anywhere.

New deadline
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 4.00 PM PT (US)
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 9.00 AM AEST (AUS)

Australian writers eligible to apply for the room.
Open globally to observe.

Limited places - DON'T MISS THIS!
Link in bio.

Australians in Film is proud to announce Roman Delo as the winner of On the Rise: Actor’s Edition #2, powered by the Go...
03/26/2026

Australians in Film is proud to announce Roman Delo as the winner of On the Rise: Actor’s Edition #2, powered by the Golden Globe Foundation.

Selected from a highly competitive global pool, Roman stood out to top Hollywood management companies including Untitled Entertainment, Entertainment 360, Burbidge Artists Entertainment, and Mainstay Entertainment.

A 2019 NIDA graduate, Roman’s credits span:
BUMP, NCIS: SYDNEY, TEN POUND POMS, HOME AND AWAY
His short film THE EVICTION (2025) won Best Australian Short Film at MIFF
On stage, he’s earned a Sydney Theatre Award nomination and led productions with Sydney Theatre Company + Belvoir

As part of On the Rise, participants gained exclusive access to industry masterclasses with leading U.S. casting, coaching, and acting talent—offering real insight into building an international career.

As this year’s recipient, Roman will receive a one-on-one meeting with U.S. casting director Lauren Grey.

AiF is opening doors, building bridges, and championing Australian talent globally.

Congratulations, Roman!

What actually happens inside a U.S. TV comedy writers’ room?Now you can see it happen live.Australians in Film in partne...
03/25/2026

What actually happens inside a U.S. TV comedy writers’ room?

Now you can see it happen live.

Australians in Film in partnership with the Australian Writers’ Guild is excited to announce the next next INSIDER SESSION series, inside a Live Online U.S. Comedy Writers’ Room led by acclaimed writer-producer Sam Laybourne.
Sam has written and produced on hit comedies, including ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, BLACK-ISH, ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST, served as showrunner on ACAPULCO and was Co-Executive Producer on DMV for CBS.

Sam has written and produced on hit comedies including ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, BLACK-ISH, ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST, served as showrunner on ACAPULCO and was Co-Executive Producer on DMV for CBS.

Here’s how it works:
Session 1 – Learn the do’s and don’ts of pitching and surviving a U.S. writers’ room
Sessions 2–4 – Eight selected writers join Sam to break episode two of a pilot live, just like a real TV room

You can:
• Apply to join the writers’ room (scripts will be read by industry professionals)
• Register to observe and watch the creative chaos unfold

All registrants receive the pilot script in advance so you can follow the process in real time.
Pitch jokes. Watch the chaos. Learn how comedy actually gets made in a U.S. writers’ room.

Applicants for the “room” must be Australian citizens 18 years of age and older, and submit an original television episodic script plus a short statement.

To find out more information about the series, which starts May 5 (US) / May 6 (AUS) and is open for registration now, click the link in our bio.

AiF is pleased to share the Los Angeles screening of STRANGE CREATURES.Taking place March 25 at Regal North Hollywood, t...
03/23/2026

AiF is pleased to share the Los Angeles screening of STRANGE CREATURES.

Taking place March 25 at Regal North Hollywood, the screening will be followed by a live Q&A with writer and director .boffin and co-lead , with also in attendance.

A darkly comic, character-driven story, STRANGE CREATURES follows two estranged brothers on a cross-country journey to scatter their mother’s ashes.

Doors open 6:30pm. Screening begins 7:15pm.
$15 tickets via link in bio.

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
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