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

INSIDER SESSIONS: LOGLINE WORKSHOP — THE STICKY CONCEPTYour logline is often the first, and sometimes only, chance to co...
09/02/2026

INSIDER SESSIONS: LOGLINE WORKSHOP — THE STICKY CONCEPT

Your logline is often the first, and sometimes only, chance to convince someone your story is worth reading. So how do you make it stick?

Join acclaimed screenwriter ELLEN SHANMAN, co-writer of upcoming Amazon feature, VOLTRON, starring Henry Cavill and Sterling K. Brown, for an energetic, highly interactive 90-minute workshop on turning your idea into a logline with real commercial impact.

Through live examples, Ellen will help you uncover the “engine” of your story, pressure-test the strength of your concept and explore the critical difference between a compelling situation and a truly marketable story.

PLUS — bring your own logline.

Attendees are invited to submit their loglines during registration for the chance to have them workshopped by Ellen live during the session, giving everyone the opportunity to learn from the process (optional).

Ellen’s credits include GALLAGHER GIRLS for Paramount, THE DIVISION for Netflix and NOTHING DAUNTED for Black Label Media. She also co-wrote the live-action adaptation of VOLTRON for Amazon MGM Studios, set for release in 2027.

Tuesday, September 22, 5:00pm PT (U.S.)
Wednesday, September 23, 10:00am AEST (AUS)

90 minutes | US$35

REGISTER NOW link in Bio

Congratulations to Global Producers Exchange alumni Wooden Horse and Talent Gateway alumni Elise McCredie on the global ...
08/26/2026

Congratulations to Global Producers Exchange alumni Wooden Horse and Talent Gateway alumni Elise McCredie on the global release of their latest series, THE AIRPORT CHAPLAIN, starring AACTA Award winner Hugo Weaving, SLOW HORSES, and Shabana Azeez, breakout star of the Emmy®️ and Golden Globe®️-winning drama THE PITT!

Released today on SBS Australia and Netflix worldwide simultaneously, THE AIRPORT CHAPLAIN follows Tobias Wallace, played by Weaving, an unconventional chaplain at a busy international airport, and his new terminal manager, Mira, played by Azeez, who sees him as a liability rather than an asset.

This much-anticipated series, which has received rave reviews in Australia, was written by multi-award-winning screenwriter Elise McCredie, THE CLEARING, STATELESS, and based on an encounter that co-creator and Wooden Horse producer Jude Troy, THE CLEARING, had with a Melbourne Airport chaplain — who helped her recover both a lost handbag and her identity.

👏 A huge milestone for the team — congratulations to all involved!



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Australians in Film is proud to announce Rose Flanagan as the most recent winner of On the Rise: Actor’s Edition #3Sele...
08/20/2026

Australians in Film is proud to announce Rose Flanagan as the most recent winner of On the Rise: Actor’s Edition #3

Selected from a highly competitive pool of Australian actors, Rose stood out to representatives from leading U.S. talent management companies including M88 MACRO, Mosaic Media Group, Justice & Ponder, Inc., Arise Artists Agency, Echo Lake Entertainment and Artists First.

A versatile Australian actor from Melbourne, Rose first gained recognition for her portrayal of Lauren in the cult-classic Chris Lilley series JA’MIE: PRIVATE SCHOOL GIRL.

Her credits span television, streaming and film, including CLASS OF ’07, BETTER MAN, HUMAN ERROR, GLITCH, FIVE BEDROOMS, GOLD DIGGERS, UTOPIA, WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS and HOW TO STAY MARRIED.

As the most recent On the Rise recipient, Rose will receive a one-on-one meeting with acclaimed U.S. casting director Kellie Roy, along with a spotlight feature across AiF’s website and social channels.

But you don’t have to take out the top spot to get noticed. Every On the Rise participant was seen by representatives from leading U.S. management companies, putting Australian actors directly in front of industry decision-makers and creating opportunities for connections well beyond the program.

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

Congratulations, Rose!

MEET OUR GUEST MODERATOR: ALEXANDER CHARDWe’re excited to announce that Australian actor Alexander Chard (All Her Fault,...
08/13/2026

MEET OUR GUEST MODERATOR: ALEXANDER CHARD

We’re excited to announce that Australian actor Alexander Chard (All Her Fault, NCIS, I Love L.A., Stick) will join acclaimed casting director Kellie Roy as guest moderator for our second On the Rise – Actors Edition Masterclass.

Having successfully built a career in Los Angeles, Alexander brings first-hand insight into navigating the U.S. industry and will lead a candid conversation with Kellie about what it really takes to get noticed by casting directors today.

Together, they’ll explore:

Breaking into the U.S. market as an international actor
Self-tapes that stand out
Visas, accents and working across borders
The reality of today’s offer-only casting landscape
The growing role of social media
How new talent actually gets discovered

The session wraps with a live audience Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to ask Kellie their own questions — PLUS the announcement of the ON THE RISE winner!

Wednesday, August 19 | 5:00 PM PDT (U.S.)
Thursday, August 20 | 10:00 AM AEST (Australia)
Live on Zoom

Haven’t registered yet?

Sign up now and you’ll also receive the recording of our first masterclass with internationally renowned movement coach Jean-Louis Rodrigue (Alexander Techworks), whose groundbreaking work has helped shape performances by Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Rachel McAdams, Paul Dano and Keanu Reeves.

Register now via the link in bio.

08/12/2026

Exciting news! AiF’s Global Producer Exchange alumi Chloe Rickard and Jason Burrows of Jungle Entertainment latest series My Brilliant Career, an adaptation of Miles Franklin’s beloved Australian novel, is released on Netflix worldwide today!

The series marks an exciting milestone for Chloe and Jason, who participated in our inaugural Global Producers Exchange program in 2021.

Co-presented with Screen Australia, GPE supports Australian producers to build international skills, pursue foreign funding and forge global marketplace partnerships for local scripted film and television projects.

Through GPE, Chloe and Jason were matched with leading U.S. producer Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films (Ozark, Black Rabbit) as their mentor.

“One of those shows is My Brilliant Career, which we discussed with our selected mentor, producer Michael Costigan. Some of his insights were extremely helpful in pitching and mounting this show.

“We are also working directly with James Flannery as the Commissioning Executive from Netflix on MBC, who we met through GPE.”

A brilliant example of the global connections GPE was created to foster. Congratulations to Chloe, Jason and the entire My Brilliant Career team!

08/06/2026

From the breathtaking landscapes of New South Wales to the world-class facilities at , 's Apex showcases the very best of Australia's screen industry.

In the latest Insider, Director Baltasar Kormákur, Executive Producer Ray Angelic and Producer David Ready discuss why Australia was the perfect home for the production.

Supported by the Australian Government and , the film brought together an incredible team of Ausfilm members across production and post-production, forging yet another Australian-made hit. 🎬

MASTERCLASS #4 ANNOUNCEDSetting the Scene: A Filmmaker and Production Designer on Building a World TogetherHow do you c...
08/06/2026

MASTERCLASS #4 ANNOUNCED

Setting the Scene: A Filmmaker and Production Designer on Building a World Together

How do you create a visual aesthetic that evokes emotion?

In this masterclass, award-winning writer/director Adrian Chiarella and production designer Bethany Ryan take attendees behind the creative collaboration that brought the acclaimed feature film Leviticus to life. Together, they'll unpack their approach to visual storytelling, production design, creative problem-solving and building a cinematic world that serves the story.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:00–6:00pm PDT (U.S.)
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 10:00–11:00am AEST (Australia)

Please note: this session takes place on Friday in Australia.

Plus a 30-minute optional debrief exclusively for UNTAPPED applicants.

Register now, and we'll also send you recordings of Masterclass #1, #2 and #3 so you can catch up before joining us live.

There is still time to register for the UNTAPPED Masterclass Series via the link in bio.

Applications for the UNTAPPED Lab are now closed.



Thank you to our UNTAPPED partners for their commitment to supporting new voices and helping Australian stories find their audience worldwide.

Presented in association with

Supporting Partners

Industry Partners

DEADLINE EXTENDEDDue to an overwhelming response and requests for more time, the application deadline for FUTURE VISION ...
07/31/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED

Due to an overwhelming response and requests for more time, the application deadline for FUTURE VISION Forward has been extended.

Just eight original Australian television projects will be selected to take part in an eight-month online development lab led by David Levine, with an outstanding group of senior executives from Netflix, Amazon Studios, Apple TV, AMC, Anonymous Content, CJ ENM, The Walt Disney Company and wiip confirmed as lead industry mentors.

Each selected team will receive $10,000 AUD in development support.

New application deadline
Monday, August 10, 4:00pm PT (U.S.)
Tuesday, August 11, 9:00am AEST (Australia)

If you’ve been meaning to apply, now is the time.

Apply via the link in our bio.

Screen Australia

MASTERCLASS #3 ANNOUNCEDAn Animated Conversation: A Producer and Writer on Collaboration, Fandom and Making What You Lo...
07/29/2026

MASTERCLASS #3 ANNOUNCED

An Animated Conversation: A Producer and Writer on Collaboration, Fandom and Making What You Love

How do you find your audience, create community and build a superfandom?

In this masterclass, Jasmine Yang, Development Executive at Glitch Productions, and U.S. writer Jake Sidwell take attendees inside the collaborative process behind developing animated series at one of the world's fastest-growing independent animation studios.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | 5:00–6:00pm PDT (U.S.)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 10:00–11:00am AEST (Australia)

Plus a 30-minute optional debrief exclusively for UNTAPPED applicants.

Register now, and we'll also send you recordings of Masterclass #1 and #2 so you can catch up before joining us live.

There is still time to register for the UNTAPPED Masterclass Series via the link in bio.

Applications for the UNTAPPED Lab are now closed.



Thank you to our UNTAPPED partners for their commitment to supporting new voices and helping Australian stories find their audience worldwide.

Presented in association with

Supporting Partners

Industry Partners

MASTERCLASS #2 ANNOUNCEDMake It Undeniable: A Creator and Producer on the Real Work of Getting a Show MadeGetting a sho...
07/24/2026

MASTERCLASS #2 ANNOUNCED

Make It Undeniable: A Creator and Producer on the Real Work of Getting a Show Made

Getting a show made takes more than a great idea. How do you develop a project that cuts through? What does it take to move from pitch to premiere?

Join UNTAPPED alum and writer/director AP Pobjoy and producer Cyna Strachan as they unpack the journey behind the acclaimed SBS series Homebodies. Drawing on their actual pitch video, deck and trailer, they'll share the inspiration, collaboration and practical steps it took to develop, sell and get their show made.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 5:00–6:00pm PDT (U.S.)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:00–11:00am AEST (Australia)

Plus a 30-minute optional debrief exclusively for UNTAPPED applicants.

Whether you're a writer, director, producer or emerging screen creative, this masterclass offers an honest look at what it really takes to develop a project, make it undeniable, and bring it to the screen.

There is still time to register for the UNTAPPED Masterclass Series via the link in bio.

Applications for the UNTAPPED Lab are now closed.



Thank you to our UNTAPPED partners for their commitment to supporting new voices and helping Australian stories find their audience worldwide.

Presented in association with

Supporting Partners , , ,

Industry Partners , , , , , ,

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