Podcast Episodes

Alibrandi to Kangaroo: Kate Woods on directing hits for an enduring global career

We all recognise the media landscape has changed dramatically over the past 40 years, and for creatives like today's guest, working as a director is a masterclass in embracing change. Joining us is A…

Published on 4 hours ago

From the Top End to the small screen with Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler

Creators and writers of hit film Top End Wedding, Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler, join us this episode to talk about their new Amazon Australia Original Series Top End Bub.

Following the global su…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Saving the planet one set at a time with Karl Liegis and Helen Panckhurst

This is a big episode. We're talking saving the world big. 

The global screen industry generates millions of metric tons of carbon emissions every year. From fossil fuels to food waste, costumes and…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Director Justin Kurzel on embracing your creative voice

The Snowtown and Nitram director shares what he learnt from making his first documentary, Ellis Park.
Ellis Park is Kurzel's third release over the past year, alongside feature film The Order, starri…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

"Don't think algorithm, think audience": making data work for you in online content with Nico Lockhart

Digital content strategist and kids IP specialist Nico Lockhart shares what producers can learn about audience development and content production from YouTube. From the importance of a good thumbnail…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

NITV are looking for the next great First Nations story

Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production Dena Curtis dropped by the Screen Australia Podcast to talk about the role of the broadcaster in showcasing and celebrating the diversity of First Nati…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

NITV is on the hunt for the next great First Nations story – here’s how to pitch it to them

Home to some of Australia's favourite stories and cultural storytellers including Little J & Big Cuz, Incarceration Nation, True Colours and The First Inventors, the National Indigenous Television Ne…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Creator Nicholas Verso on adapting Invisible Boys for television

Writer and director Nicholas Verso joins the podcast to share how he brought the award-winning novel Invisible Boys to television, including building the writers room, knowing when to move away from …

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Access Coordinator Stephanie Dower

Stephanie Dower discusses the importance of building an accessible culture on set, engaging Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) crew, and her experiences working in the Australian screen industry…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Audrey: Dark comedy on the big screen with Lou Sanz and Natalie Bailey

Audrey screenwriter Lou Sanz and director Natalie Bailey on creating their debut feature film together. Throughout the episode, Sanz and Bailey share their love for comedy and dislike for the term un…

Published on 1 year ago