UK screen industry strategy Raising Films launches in Australia 

Women in Film and Television NSW (WIFT NSW) has today announced a partnership with UK based Raising Films to bring its ground-breaking strategy aimed at addressing the issues faced by parents and carers working in the screen industry, to Australia. The Raising Films Australia strategy recognises the complex work environments within the film and TV […]

Yeo Creative Solutions announced as new partner for J&C Joel in Australia

Great news for APDG Awards sponsor Yeo Creative Solutions. They have just announced a partnership with J&C Joel, one of the worlds biggest suppliers of flame retardant fabrics and flooring to the entertainment industry. Read the full article on the J&C Joel website here. Congratulations Yeo Creative Solutions!

Help save Australian children’s TV content creation.

Bridget Fair, the incoming CEO of Free TV, has written an op-ed in The Australian this morning 23rd Jan, calling for children’s quotas to be abolished. Added to this there are currently rumours circulating that the government is seriously considering this. The Australian article is HERE (A subscription to the newspaper is necessary) If you have not yet made contact with your […]

Vale Roger Gillespie

In a shocking start to the year, the APDG is saddened to hear of the passing of Australian Model Maker – Roger Gillespie. Some of Rogers many friends have written tributes to him on Facebook pages. Remembering Roger Gillespie – a loving family man who brought talent and generosity to the film industry. Posted by Australian Production Design […]