Future Vision, Australia’s leading global exchange for the television industry, brought together the best creative minds from across the world to share their insights and expertise in Melbourne.
Held last month, there was a palpable buzz as high-profile international talent landed in the city at Melbourne’s premier museum for screen culture, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). From showrunners to screenwriters, speakers included Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer), Soo Hugh (Pachinko) and Sally Wainright (Happy Valley).
Well-renowned Australian talent were also in attendance, including Future Vision Co-Chairs and TV producers Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) and Tony Ayres (The Survivors, Clickbait), screenwriters and frequent collaborators Kate McCartney (Deadloch) and Kate McLennan (Deadloch), producer Shaun Grant (The Narrow Road to the Deep North) and Harriet Dyer (Colin from Accounts).
“This year, Future Vision has attracted some of the most exciting and thought-provoking thinkers and creative artists currently working around the world and in Australia,” said Co-Chairs Tony Ayres and Bruna Papandrea. “We are honoured they are making the time to provide inspiration for new creative and business practices.”
Across three days packed with panel discussions and in-conversations, international and Australian talent explored opportunities for new ways of storytelling and collaborating while navigating an everchanging entertainment industry.
“I think my favourite part of this whole week has been learning about how other countries and other markets make films,” says Pachinko showrunner, Soo Hugh.
“I’ve enjoyed listening to other people talk. I’ve enjoyed sharing ideas with people,” added Happy Valley creator, Sally Wainright.
Outside of sessions, it was an opportunity for the television community to connect, facilitating discussions that could seed future projects for global audiences to enjoy.
“I think any story can be universal if done right,” says Baby Reindeer creator, Richard Gadd.
Melbourne continues to be thriving home for screen, with its world class studios in Docklands, and flourishing festivals featuring internationally award-winning films, including the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the Melbourne International Film Festival.
High-end television productions, such as Netflix shows The Survivors and Apple Cider Vinegar, continue to choose Melbourne as a base due to its varied landscapes, high-calibre talent and world-class production services, making it the perfect home for Future Vision.
“I’m excited by the potential of what Future Vision can contribute to the industry, and how our stories can travel and their impact around the world,” says Peter Ritchie, Executive Director of Australians in Film.
With extraordinary locations, highly skilled crews, generous incentives, and a proven track record of international success, why not make Victoria the next choice destination for your production?
To learn more about VicScreen’s leading incentives contact VicScreen’s Head of Incentives, Joe Brinkmann, at [email protected] or visit vicscreen.vic.gov.au
