Our Partners
Presenting Partners
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Australians in Film
Australians in Film (AiF) is a leading artist development and non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. Our mission is to improve the quality and growth of Australian creativity globally via professional development programs, screenings, networking and industry sessions for AiF members and partners. We offer an ever-growing slate of initiatives and career-defining opportunities for the next generation of Australian screen creatives. By providing these essential pathways for historically excluded and undiscovered talent, AiF opens doors in one of the most competitive places in the world – Hollywood.
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Screen Australia
Screen Australia is the Australian Federal Government agency that supports the development, production and promotion of Australian scripted and documentary content. The agency invests directly in Australian film, television, online titles and games. It also supports First Nations stories and practitioners through its First Nations Department. The agency provides a range of resources and opportunities to the industry, including access to research, market intelligence sector-building programs such as Enterprise, and special initiatives including Gender Matters. Screen Australia represents Australia’s screen industry internationally, including at festivals, markets and major awards. The agency also tracks and reports on industry health, maintains a database of Australian titles called The Screen Guide and provides free industry resources via Screen News.
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VicScreen
VicScreen is Victoria’s creative and economic screen development agency. They’re behind the scenes, supporting screen businesses, infrastructure, festivals and events. Helping develop the skilled practitioners, professional crew and talented creatives that elevate Victoria as a global screen destination. The must-watch shows. The biggest releases. The next big names. The hottest games. From silver screen to live stream, and across the screen ecosystem – you’ll find VicScreen where the action is.
Industry Partners
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The Walt Disney Company
Australia & New ZealandThe Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. For more than 100 years, Disney storytellers have created some of the most beloved stories and characters in the world. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, the Australia and New Zealand business includes film, streaming, television, live events, digital, home entertainment, content distribution – spanning Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ESPN and 20th Century Studios – in addition to Disney Consumer Products and experiences. Disney Studios Australia is the largest integrated facility in the Southern Hemisphere with nine world-class sound stages in Sydney. The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make ours the world’s premier entertainment company.
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Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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Stan
Stan is Australia’s leading local streaming service and unrivalled home of original productions.
Stan’s original production slate includes hit series, Black Snow, starring Travis Fimmel; Emmy®-nominated drama series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz; Thou Shalt Not Steal, starring Noah Taylor, Miranda Otto, Will McDonald and Sherry-Lee Watson; groundbreaking LGBTQIIA+ series, Invisible Boys; Ten Pound Poms, inspired by true Australian events and starring Michelle Keegan; the Stan Original Dating series, Love Triangle, a modern take on the struggle for love; Bump, a modern parenthood drama starring Claudia Karvan; Scrublands, based on the best-selling novel by Chris Hammer, starring Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote; and countless other acclaimed original series and films. Stan’s studio partnerships include Sony, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, AMC, Warner Bros Discovery, Disney, AmazonMGM, All3Media, BBC and more. Through these partnerships, Stan offers Australians unlimited access to thousands of hours of premium entertainment; with an outstanding lineup of exclusive premieres and blockbuster movies.
Venue Partner
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ACMI
ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen-based art, films, TV and videogames. Visit us in Melbourne’s Fed Square, online and on tour. Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals. ACMI’s industry, education and creative incubator programs inspire and develop the next generation of screen creatives. We are a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures.
Hotel Partner
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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is renowned as a Hotel for the Arts, offering a vibrant experience with its elegant design, art exhibitions, and partnerships with local and international organizations, making it a premier destination for arts and culture enthusiasts. The 5-star luxury hotel is located in the heart of the city of Melbourne, just a 40-minute drive from Tullamarine Airport. Situated in the Paris-end of town, it blends the art of French flair with inspiration from local culture and tradition to offer a one-of-a-kind, luxurious hotel experience. Guests can escape to their très chic hotel rooms and suites which offers Melbourne's finest views, overlooking the city skyline and Yarra River all the way to Port Philip Bay. The hotel also offers exquisite dining and drinking offerings through their No35 Restaurant, The Atrium On 35 bar, and Club Sofitel lounge.