SPA & Netflix Unveil Broad Horizons
30 November 2023
SPA & Netflix Unveil Broad Horizons – an exciting new initiative designed to increase access and opportunities for First Nations screen professionals.
22nd Annual SPA Awards finalists announced
28 November 2023
22nd Annual SPA Awards – Today, Screen Producers Australia is pleased to announce the finalists for twelve production categories in the 22nd Annual SPA Awards.
SCREEN FOREVER 38 Announces First International Guests
25 November 2023
SCREEN FOREVER 38 Announces First International Guests – taking part in SCREEN FOREVER 38 sessions and SPA Connect Market opportunities.
Esteemed mentors unveiled for Ones To Watch 2023
20 November 2023
Esteemed mentors unveiled for Ones To Watch 2023 – SPA is excited to introduce the distinguished mentors who will guide and inspire the promising talents.
Irish Connections & Co-Pro Opportunities on Offer at SCREEN FOREVER 38
16 November 2023
Irish Connections & Co-Pro Opportunities on Offer at SCREEN FOREVER 38 – applications are open for Ireland Connect, iteration of ‘Global Connect’ initiative.
SCREEN FOREVER 38 teases with a progressive program
31 October 2023
SCREEN FOREVER 38 teases with a progressive program – is thrilled to announce that registrations are open from 9.00am AEDT today (Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023).
Australian Screen Industry unites to Champion Local Content & Local IP
16 October 2023
Australian Screen Industry unites to Champion Local Content & Local IP – stood together at Parliament House, Canberra, as proud ambassadors.
22nd Annual SPA Awards and Screen Forever dates announced for 2024
29 August 2023
22nd Annual SPA Awards and Screen Forever dates announced for 2024 – both to be held once more on Queensland’s iconic Gold Coast. Â
GENR8 2023 intrigues, inspires and offers opportunities
17 August 2023
GENR8 2023 intrigues, inspires and offers opportunities – SPA hosted GENR8 2023, a one-day ideas forum open to in-person and online delegates
GENR8 2023 announces new speakers
7 August 2023
GENR8 2023 full program – Today Screen Producers Australia (SPA) are thrilled to announce two additional industry experts as speakers at GENR8 (16 Aug 2023).
2022/23 SPA Commissioner Survey results
26 July 2023
2022/23 SPA Commissioner Survey results – which aims to better understand the challenges faced by Australian production businesses.
SPA Statement | SAG-AFTRA Strike Notice
14 July 2023
SPA Statement | SAG-AFTRA Strike Notice – SPA acknowledges that last night SAG-AFTRA issued a Strike Notice and Order declaring a strike by its members.
GENR8 2023 full program
13 July 2023
GENR8 2023 full program – SPA announced the full program for the first GENR8 open to in-person and virtual attendees, exploring emerging technology trends.
New report supports Government’s streaming reinvestment obligation as a win-win-win
12 July 2023
New report supports Government’s streaming reinvestment obligation as a win-win-win – SPA today released data taken from a Roy Morgan report.
Ones to Watch 2023 applications are open
6 July 2023
Ones to Watch 2023 applications are open – Today SPA is thrilled to announce that applications are open for the 2023 Ones To Watch program.
GENR8 2023 Registration Now Open!
4 July 2023
GENR8 2023 Registration Now Open! – Screen Producers Australia (SPA) today opened registrations to GENR8 (Wed, 16 Aug 2023).
SPA acknowledges the passing of Simon Crean
26 June 2023
SPA acknowledges the passing of Simon Crean – SPA today acknowledges the sad passing of former Labor leader Simon Crean. Â
2023 Lateral Economics Report
24 May 2023
2023 Lateral Economics Report – Australian creative businesses and workers are in a fight against streaming platforms to retain Australian screen stories.
Screen Producers Australia welcomes Location Offset increase
11 May 2023
Screen Producers Australia welcomes Location Offset increase – This measure will make Australia a highly competitive destination for international productions.
Latecomers on SBS winner of SDIN Award
8 May 2023
Latecomers on SBS winner of SDIN Award – tells the story of two strangers with cerebral palsy who explore their relationships with sex and each
21st Annual SPA Award Winners
6 May 2023
21st Annual SPA Award Winners – announces as category winners at the 21st Annual SPA Awards on the final night of SCREEN FOREVER 37.
SPA congratulates Canadian screen industry on passing of Online Streaming Act
2 May 2023
SPA congratulates Canadian screen industry on passing of Online Streaming Act – this was passed last week for streaming reform in Canada.
SPA Awards announces Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
28 April 2023
SPA Awards announces Lifetime Achievement Award recipients – SPA are pleased to announce Producers Brian Rosen and Su Armstrong as the deserving recipients.
Screen Forever 2023 includes Senator Sarah Hanson-Young
27 April 2023
Screen Forever 2023 – SPA today announced Conversation session with Nationals Senator Perin Davey and Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.
Screen Producers Australia’s 2023 policy priorities released
27 April 2023
Screen Producers Australia’s 2023 policy priorities released – At a pivotal point for the Australian screen industry, SPA released its 2023 Policy Priorities.
SPA Awards welcomes the Hon. Tony Burke MP
26 April 2023
SPA Awards welcomes the Hon. Tony Burke MP – will be joining the 21st Annual SPA Awards, taking place on the Gold Coast on Friday, 05 May 2023.
Screen Forever announces Q+A host and panelists
20 April 2023
Screen Forever announces Q+A host and panelists – Fran Kelly will dissect mass media and its effect on cultural dilution with a panel of
21st Annual SPA Awards welcomes Mel Buttle
11 April 2023
21st Annual SPA Awards – comedian, writer, presenter, and social media sensation Mel Buttle will once again host the 21st Annual SPA Awards.
SDIN Award finalists revealed
6 April 2023
SDIN Award finalists revealed – SPA)and SDIN are pleased to today co-announce the three finalists of the annual Screen Diversity & Inclusion (SDIN) Award.
SPA Awards Commissioner of the Year revealed
3 April 2023
SPA Awards Commissioner of the Year revealed – Julie Eckersley, Head of Scripted at SBS, is the proud recipient of the Commissioner of the Year