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Australian writers called to help in protecting copyright in Europe

The peak organisation representing the interests of writers and composers around the world is calling on writers in Australia to join a campaign to strengthen copyright protection for works online.The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) has joined forces with GE...

New $40,000 award celebrates female stage and screen writers

The State Library of NSW has announced the launch of the inaugural Mona Brand Award for outstanding Women Stage and Screen Writers.The award has been made possible by the generous bequest of the late Mona Alexis Fox nee Brand (1915–2007) and the State Library of NSW Foundation.With a major prize of ...

Screen NSW launches first Amplifier initiative

Screen NSW’s new bespoke script development program for feature films has opened applications for its first initiative, Amplifier: Adaptation.The Amplifier program is designed to provide direct pathways to the end market, including engagement with distributors and exhibitors, and Screen NSW will wor...

Sci-fi awards open for entries

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTEntries have opened for the John Hinde Awards for Excellence in Science Fiction screenwriting.The awards, funded by a bequest from the late Australian film critic John Hinde, offers $10,000 for the best produced script and professional ...

WRITERS & DIRECTORS WORLDWIDE pledge support for Australian screenwriters

AWG and AWGACS were encouraged to receive overwhelming support for their case for fair remuneration from the international association Writers & Directors Worldwide (WDW).WDW gave its wholehearted backing to the AWG and AWGACS in both their battle for fairness against Screenrights and their oppo...

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