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Screen Australia

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Film studio owned by the Australian Government

Screen Australia is the Australian Federal Government's key funding body for the Australian screen production industry, created under the Screen Australia Act 2008. From 1 July 2008, Screen Australia took over the functions of its predecessor agencies the Australian Film Commission (AFC), the Film Finance Corporation Australia and Film Australia Limited. Screen Australia supports the development, production, promotion and distribution of Australian narrative and documentary screen content.2 It employed 101 people.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 1, 2008Founded1

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Screen Australia is the Australian Federal Government's key funding body for the Australian screen production industry, created under the Screen Australia Act 2008. From 1 July 2008, Screen Australia took over the functions of its predecessor agencies the Australian Film Commission (AFC), the Film Finance Corporation Australia and Film Australia Limited.2

The story

The Commonwealth Screen Australia Act 2008 provides detailed information about the specific functions and powers of Screen Australia. Under this act, from 1 July 2008 the Australian Film Commission, the Film Finance Corporation Australia and Film Australia Limited were merged into one body, to be known as Screen Australia. New Zealand television and film executive Ruth Harley was appointed the inaugural chief executive officer, handing over to Graeme Mason at the end of her five-year term in 2013.

From Wikipedia’s article on Screen Australia, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Film Australia1

Timeline

  1. Jul 1, 2008Founded Founded1

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