South Australian Anthony Frith’s close encounter with “Sharknado” prodco The Asylum in “Mockbuster” is among five handpicked titles to be showcased at the Adelaide Film Festival Goes to Cannes showcase, held at Cannes Marché du Film on May 17.
The five works in progress range from queer adult anime, comedic doc, and traditional non-fiction to family dramas, helmed mostly by newcomers, and reflect the dynamic filmmaking community of Southern Australia, set to tempt potential co-financiers in Cannes.
So far two titles have received international backing. “Mockbuster” has been pre-sold to Giant Pictures and Drafthouse Films for North America, on top of domestic distribution in Australia via Umbrella Entertainment; Kelly Schilling’s drama “With or Without You,” handled locally by Icon Film Distribution, has been picked up by global sales agent LevelK.
Aimed at bringing together selected South Australian creators and producers with global industry delegates and to promote South Australia as a filmmaking hub,...
The five works in progress range from queer adult anime, comedic doc, and traditional non-fiction to family dramas, helmed mostly by newcomers, and reflect the dynamic filmmaking community of Southern Australia, set to tempt potential co-financiers in Cannes.
So far two titles have received international backing. “Mockbuster” has been pre-sold to Giant Pictures and Drafthouse Films for North America, on top of domestic distribution in Australia via Umbrella Entertainment; Kelly Schilling’s drama “With or Without You,” handled locally by Icon Film Distribution, has been picked up by global sales agent LevelK.
Aimed at bringing together selected South Australian creators and producers with global industry delegates and to promote South Australia as a filmmaking hub,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
Kate Croser. (Photo: Claudio Raschella)
Producer Kate Croser has been appointed the CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation (Safc), succeeding Courtney Gibson.
Croser was most recently the head of production and development at Kojo Entertainment. Prior to this, she ran Hedone Productions with partner Sandy Cameron, and was a co-founder of Cyan Films with Julie Ryan. Her credits include Top End Wedding, The Infinite Man, Boys in the Trees, Danger 5 and My Tehran for Sale. She has sat on the Safc board since 2016.
Croser’s term will span three years from September.
“Having produced numerous film and television projects and run several production companies in South Australia I am deeply plugged into the fantastic wealth of talent, businesses, crews, and advantages within the South Australian screen industry,” she said.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the team at the South Australian Film Corporation to...
Producer Kate Croser has been appointed the CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation (Safc), succeeding Courtney Gibson.
Croser was most recently the head of production and development at Kojo Entertainment. Prior to this, she ran Hedone Productions with partner Sandy Cameron, and was a co-founder of Cyan Films with Julie Ryan. Her credits include Top End Wedding, The Infinite Man, Boys in the Trees, Danger 5 and My Tehran for Sale. She has sat on the Safc board since 2016.
Croser’s term will span three years from September.
“Having produced numerous film and television projects and run several production companies in South Australia I am deeply plugged into the fantastic wealth of talent, businesses, crews, and advantages within the South Australian screen industry,” she said.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the team at the South Australian Film Corporation to...
- 8/20/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
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