VicScreen wishes to acknowledge the passing of Walter (Wal) Saunders, a Kilcarer Gunditj and Gilgar Gunditj man of the Gunditjmara of South West Victoria. Wal had an extensive life, working across multiple arts industries and as a prime instigator of innovative film development programs that promoted the inclusion of Indigenous people. He was the inaugural Manager of the Indigenous Branch at Screen Australia’s predecessor, the Australian Film Commission, from 1993 to 1999. During his tenure, he established key initiatives, including From Sand to Celluloid, Shifting Sands and Crossing Tracks. This fostered the development of numerous Indigenous filmmakers, creating a lasting legacy of acclaimed Australian films and television. Wal was dedicated to furthering the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has been a valued member of VicScreen’s First Peoples Screen Strategy Working Group. As we continue our work, we will take inspiration from his profound legacy. We will miss his wise guidance and the warmth of his generous spirit and offer our heartfelt condolences to Wal’s family and friends.
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VicScreen is Victoria’s creative and economic screen development agency.
About us
VicScreen is the Victorian Government’s creative and economic screen development agency. Behind the scenes, supporting professionals, infrastructure, projects and events – elevating Victoria as a global screen destination. You’ll find us wherever the action is. Investing in production and content development. Industry placements. Filming incentives. Location assistance. Skills training. Industry events. Partnership activities. And anything else that boosts Victoria’s standing as a global screen powerhouse. Whether you’re in planning, production, animation, post-production, visual effects or games development – we’re helping behind the scenes and across the screen ecosystem.
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https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/
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- Media Production
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
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- 2001
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Don't forget to have your say in Screen Australia's Screen Currency 2025 survey!
Attention screen and games organisations and practitioners. 🚨 Screen Australia's Screen Currency 2025 – Screen and Games Industry Survey is now open. The survey is a key input into Screen Currency 2025, a landmark study on the economic, social and cultural value of Australian screen and games sector. ✍️ Your value matters, take the survey today → https://bit.ly/4pcHMKH
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Involved in the games industry or interested in adapting your IP for games? Join Screen Australia's Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Head of Games Joey Egger on Tuesday 9 December to ask your questions about our local independent games sector and Screen Australia’s funding opportunities 🎮🎉 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4a4nluZ
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We're excited to announce that Anne Jackson has been appointed to the VicScreen Board! Anne is a highly regarded finance, risk, and audit professional who brings extensive expertise in business, governance, and economic management. She has over 30 years experience in leadership roles and over 25 years serving on boards in corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Please welcome Anne, and learn more about her experience here → https://bit.ly/4pwRzLO
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Number 1 draft pick Sam Pang leads new footy comedy. 🏈 We're thrilled to announced alongside Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Screen Australia and Screen Tasmania, a new six-part comedy series, Ground Up. Produced by Gristmill (Upper Middle Bogan, Summer Love) and created and written by Gary McCaffrie (Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell, Very Small Business), Ground Up will be filmed in Victoria and Tasmania. The satirical series follows Hugh Shen (Pang) who is dispatched from Melbourne to establish Tasmania's first-ever AFL team. 🗞️ Ground Up will air on the ABC in 2026, learn more here → https://bit.ly/47WV742
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Do you know a documentary that deserves some recognition? 🏆 Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) is now calling for submissions for the 2026 AIDC Awards in the following categories: - Best Documentary/Factual Single - Best Short-Form Documentary - Best Audio Documentary - Best Interactive/Immersive Documentary 📋 Submit your project by 30 November (or 7 December with late fee) for consideration. → https://bit.ly/4inzOMM
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) unveiled their 2026 content slate of Australian programming. 📺 There are 5 VicScreen supported projects to get excited about including: - Goolagong - Bad Company - Dog Park - Ground Up - But Also John Clarke 👀 Discover the full line-up of programming here → https://ab.co/4ray7G7
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival wraps in 3 days! 🌈 Don't miss their Closing Night Gala and screening of Plainclothes, which includes a special live performance, the world premiere of Welcome to the Cyber Rodeo by Jim Muntisov, and a fully catered 90s-themed afterparty with DJ Jonny Seymour. 🪩 🎟️ Tickets on sale now → https://bit.ly/4pdgBPY
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Full scholarships offered, led by the world’s best. Are you a recent grad or junior artist ready to level up? The GameChanger Good to Great program helps rising talent in VFX, animation, and game development bridge the gap between study and studio. This 12-week intensive, created in partnership with VicScreen and the Victorian Government, offers: ✅ Course value of $15,000 (fully covered by VicScreen and GameChanger Academy) ✅ In-person mentorship with industry professionals ✅ Advanced training in a studio-simulated setting ✅ Career coaching to help you land your first big role ✅ Limited positions still available for Victorian residents and regional & remote applications ⌛️ Applications close December 12 👉 Apply now and go from good to GREAT: https://lnkd.in/g-B5r4BF #WeAreVicScreen #VicScreen #CreativeScholarships #GoodToGreat #GameChangerAcademy #StudyToStudio
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Attention screen and games organisations and practitioners. 🚨 Screen Australia's Screen Currency 2025 – Screen and Games Industry Survey is now open. The survey is a key input into Screen Currency 2025, a landmark study on the economic, social and cultural value of Australian screen and games sector. ✍️ Your value matters, take the survey today → https://bit.ly/4pcHMKH
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