You’ve got the script and the finance plan. Your film is almost real. Now – how do you actually shoot it? Do you shoot in Australia, or overseas?  And how do you balance creative ambition, with budget and logistics?  Guest: Phillip Kobylanski, President of Production, Valhalla Entertainment

Selling the Story (Finance and Sales) You’ve got a great script, maybe some talent attached – now how do you get it financed? What’s an international co-production? What are pre-sales? And what is it that financiers and sales agents actually do?  In the second Inside Track session, Catherine talks to Mark Gooder, Co-President and founder…

The Inside Track: Finding the Story How does developing stories for an international market actually work? Which stories travel internationally, and which ones don’t? And how can Australian creatives cut through? In the first Inside Track session, Catherine will talk to Kate Myers, Head of Features at Ridley Scott Associates in London, a development executive…

Step Inside the Writers’ Room – Live! Ever dreamed of being in a real U.S. TV writer’s room? Now’s your chance. Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes experience: a Live Online TV Writers’ Room, led by veteran writer/producer Joe Peracchio (The Flash, The Messengers). Over the course of four sessions, you’ll witness (or be part…

Step Inside the Writers’ Room – Live! Ever dreamed of seeing what happens in a real U.S. TV writer’s room? Now’s your chance. Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes experience: a Live Online TV Writers’ Room, led by veteran writer/producer Joe Peracchio (The Flash, The Messengers). Over the course of four sessions, you’ll witness the…

AiF Members log in to your account to register for free. The New Essential: Intimacy Coordinators on Set Our online conversation this month brings together a leading intimacy coordinator and director to demystify the role of intimacy coordination in film and television. As on-set safety and consent become non-negotiable industry standards, this panel dives into…

AiF Members log in to your account to register! On the Rise – Actor’s Edition powered by the Golden Globe Foundation is an exclusive opportunity for undiscovered Australian talent to be seen by some of Hollywood’s most influential industry insiders. We’re searching for a standout acting talent and it could be you. Unsigned (to the…

Lights, Camera, No Budget? Let’s Roll! Whether you're shooting a short film, a webseries, or a full-length feature on a shoestring budget, this session is your ultimate backstage pass to insider secrets, resource hacks, and real-world wisdom from filmmakers who've made magic with micro budgets.

Make It Personal: Bringing Your Perspective to Every Project You won’t always be directing your own work, but you can always bring your point of view. In this masterclass, Jet Wilkinson explores how emerging filmmakers can embrace where they’re at, support someone else’s vision, and still develop their voice, skillset, and career.

Insider Sessions: Literary Adaptation powered by Made Up Stories. This three-part zoom session takes place on the following dates: SESSION 1 | Sourcing Material Monday June 23,  5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (PDT) / Tuesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (AEST) SESSION 2 | How to Acquire and Option Material Monday June 30, …