Official Film And Television Co-production In Australia
An international film or television co-production is a production made by production companies in different countries. This note focuses on ‘official’ Australian co-productions, that is, co-productions that meet the requirements for benefits under the Australian Official Co-Production Program. It looks at trends in production, the potential impact of recent changes to film funding, and what lies ahead for Australia’s involvement in co-production.
Read more about Official Film And Television Co-production In Australia: Official Co-production in Australia, Australia’s Engagement in International Co-productions, The Future of Co-production in Australia
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