Episodes 147
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Jul 2017
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
Consistency
42%
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About This Podcast

Empowering the Australian screen industry Listen to interviews with world-class Australian directors, producers, writers and other industry professionals as they discuss their careers, latest projects and industry trends. Subscribe to Screen Australia's fortnightly newsletter to receive the latest episode along with show notes and bonus content, as well as the latest agency news, opportunities, funding approvals, and more at www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Feedback can be sent to [email protected].

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

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Paul Clarke on Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line and shaping music documentary

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Tig Terera: Creating TV series Swift Street

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