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June has continued to feature significant change in Australia and across the world. We are experiencing different stages of pandemic recovery but the release and implementation of COVID-Safe production guidelines from territories around the globe is a sign of hope and shows that we, as an industry, are open to change and can adapt quickly and innovate.

In this newsletter, Screen Queensland's CEO, Kylie Munnich share's her optimism with Queensland preparing to restart production. The South Australian Film Corp launch a COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool. Film Victoria reports on long-running TV series Neighbours resuming filming. The Screenwest administered Western Australian Film Screen Fund commits AU$16million over four years to encourage film and post/VFX activity in the state.

Australia's Post and VFX studios share their current work including KOJO's latest VFX highlight reel and Soundfirm's new showreel paired with a beautiful new website. XM2 Pursuit launch their new collaboration in a video interview with CEO, Stephen Oh.

For all your travel needs our member Stage and Screen's Travellers Resource Hub continues to provide outstanding support by keeping you up-to-date with the latest in COVID-19 international travel information.

Enjoy our June Newsletter and let us know what you'd like to hear more about from Australia.

Stay connected and stay safe.

The Ausfilm Team 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S GREAT SOUTHERN REGION – BREATHTAKING SCENERY AND FILM-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES

It may be some months until the industry gets back to international location filming so whilst you're developing your slate and plans, here's some inspirational locations to bookmark. The Great Southern Region is the largest and one of the most diverse landscapes within the south of Western Australia (WA) and offers filmmakers breathtaking possibilities.

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Media Week interviewed Screen Queensland's CEO Kylie Munnich on the support the agency is providing the Queensland production sector and their preparations to get production back up.

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The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) revealed the ground-breaking tool commissioned by the SAFC and developed by Deloitte Risk Advisory, to assist producers to assess COVID-19 risks.

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The Screenwest administered Western Australian Screen Fund commits AU$16 million over four years to encourage film and PDV industry activity.

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Set against the spectacular backdrop of Central Australia and Alice Springs, the Northern Territory has announced details of a heart-pumping, adrenaline thumping motocross series.

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Sit back and enjoy KOJO's latest reel showcasing the masterful work of their Post & VFX team over the last two years.

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Cutting Edge takes the opportunity to reflect on The Invisible Man (TIM) and talks to the team behind the VFX.

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Following the award-winning success of its first series, SLATEVFX were honoured to be invited back to work with Playmaker Media to bring Bloom Series 2 to life.

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To celebrate and showcase Soundfirm's contribution to the Australian screen industry during the last 37 years the team launched a new website and showreel. Check it out!

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Stephen Oh will lead XM2 PURSUIT, a newly formed global aerial cinematography and production services collaboration between Pursuit Aviation and XM2. Check out the interview with Stephen Oh.

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Stage and Screen answers all your questions about  travelling and provides the latest COVID-19 travel advice with their recently launched Traveller Resource Hub.

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Sydney Morning Herald's Karl Quinn interviewed Ausfilm CEO Kate Marks on the opportunities for Australia's economy and industry should the Australian Government adapt the policy settings for the Location Offset to be increased.

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Australia’s longest-running TV drama, Neighbours became one of the first English-language screen productions in the world to resume filming.

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Filmed in Sydney this series adaptation from Michael Robotham’s international best-selling novel, is a fascinating female-focused series of intrigue, perception and disguise.

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NETFLIX and SUPPORT ACT have created a new COVID-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund to help the hardest-hit workers in the Australian TV and film industry. Thank you Netflix & Support Act!

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Variety reported Kurt Wimmer’s reimagining of Children of the Corn completed its coronavirus-defying shoot in New South Wales, Australia. 

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The Guidelines are a ‘live’ document that will continue to evolve alongside continuing advice and as industry sector best practice develops while projects return to production.

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