AUSFILM LAUNCHES ISSUE #9 OF ITS ANNUAL PUBLICATION CELEBRATING THE PRACTIONERS OF POST.

WHAT’S IN ISSUE #9?

CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS: AUSTRALIAN SCREEN PRODUCTION INCENTIVES & GOVERNMENT CONTACTS

On behalf of the Australian Government, Ausfilm markets Australia’s Screen Production Incentive Scheme, as well as Australia’s state, territory and local government tax incentives and grants. In this feature we provide readers with a comprehensive overview of Australia’s national and state screen production tax incentives available for eligible productions.

+ CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS USING THE AUSTRALIAN SCREEN INCENTIVES CALCULATOR

AUSTRALIA’S SOUND STAGES

A double page feature on Australia’s leading sound stages including our Platinum Member, Fox Studios Australia (subsequently renamed Disney Studios Australia).

THE POWER OF POST

A growing amount of post-production on international film and television is being executed in Australia. Ausfilm celebrates some of these talented people at the coalface: composers and colourists, editors, sound designers and mixers, and other key post practitioners. Sandy George reports.

We also feature stories by our Platinum Members:

ALT.VFX

Delivering vfx, design in motion and main titles.

SCREEN AUSTRALIA – WATCH THIS SPACE

With a new generation of Australian voices in the spotlight, the future of on-screen stories is bright, writes Screen Australia’s Caris Bizzaca.

ANIMAL LOGIC

30 Years – You never know what the future holds so DREAM BIG! A celebration of all the Animals and their work across the globe!

FIN – FUSING ARTISTRY WITH WORLD CLASS VISUAL EFFECTS

As the Sydney-based visual effects house enters its third decade, Fin’s Head of Visual Effects, Alastair Stephen, talks to Ausfilm about innovation, collaboration and breathing new life into water. Story by Pip Bulbeck.

ILM – THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC

The global pandemic has done little to slow the growth of Industrial Light & Magic’s Sydney studio. This past year, it has focused on bringing in some of the world’s best VFX talent while continuing to invest in its existing team. We talked to a few key members of the talented studio. Story by Mette Bassett.

KOJO

Over 30 years of captivating audiences.

LUMA PICTURES – OUR CREW IS OUR LIFEBLOOD

Luma’s leaders have their take on what it’s like working in VFX with one of Australia’s leading VFX companies.

METHOD STUDIOS – THE RIGHT METHOD

Method Studios’ Melbourne team members chat about adapting to change after the pandemic and setting up for a bright future. Story by Jo Hanley.

MPC

Creating the extraordinary at MPC in Adelaide, South Australia.

PLASTIC WAX

Create without boundaries using Unreal Engine and MetaHumans.

RESIN

Continually pushing the limits of what’s possible on La Brea, Elvis, The Wilds S2 and more!

RISING SUN PICTURES EXPANDS IN 2022

Acquired by Fusefx, RSP expands into 2022, delivering on the world’s leading tent pole films and series.

STAGE & SCREEN TRAVEL – KEEPING YOU ROLLING

How film, TV, and travel came together and beat the odds. Story by Zane Kruger.

WORK WITH THE BEST – AUSFILM MEMBERS

The production directory features all Ausfilm members: the best production service companies in Australia!

We hope you enjoy this year’s issue,
The Ausfilm Team

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