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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