Screen Tasmania

03/06/2026

Flickerfest returns to Hobart this June, bringing two nights of incredible short films from Australia and around the world 🎥🎬

📆 Date: Friday 19 June and Saturday 20 June 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 pm
📍 Location: The Peacock Theatre at Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart

Learn more about the program and grab your tickets at https://flickerfest.com.au/tour/hobart/

02/06/2026

Calling all emerging producers!

Bus Stop Films is looking for a team of emerging producers to come on board for its 2026 class film projects as Inclusive Producer's Attachments. They will work with the team to bring to life 21 inclusively made short films being produced through the Accessible Filmmaking Program.

The program is generously supported by Bus Stop Films together with Screen Tasmania, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, VicScreen, Screen Canberra, Screen Territory and Screenwest.

Applications close Friday 12 June 2026. For more information or to apply, head to: https://busstopfilms.com.au/production/inclusive-producer-attachment-program

01/06/2026

A reminder that submissions and judging applications for the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) are closing this week!

Presented by the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA), the AGDAs celebrate the outstanding creative and technical achievements of the Australian game development industry.

Game submissions close Sunday 7 June 2026. Learn more and apply at https://agdas.com.au/

📸 Image: Game of the Year 2025 – The Drifter by Powerhoof

25/05/2026

Screen Australia's First Nations Department has opened applications for the First Nations Factual Co-production Development Fund.

Created in partnership with Screen Tasmania, Screen Canberra, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland , Screen Territory, Screenwest, South Australian Film Corporation and VicScreen, this new national program is designed to strengthen and elevate First Nations screen businesses in international markets.

Applications are open now and close Thursday 4 June 2026. Find out more at https://bit.ly/4nOxOzF

📸 Image: Behind the scenes of We Are Still Here

24/05/2026

The program for the 73rd Sydney Film Festival is out now! Congratulations to the two Tasmanian films selected.

Documentary The Piano Tuner by Natalia Laska received Production Support through Screen Tasmania, and was half filmed in Tasmania, with several local crew members.

Feature film Yesterday Island was filmed on the spectacular King Island and directed by Sam Voutas.

Learn more about the program at https://www.sff.org.au/

📸 Images: Stills from The Piano Tuner and Yesterday Island

22/05/2026

A month on from the second Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase, and we are still buzzing! 🎮✨

With more than 40 locally made games played by people of all ages, our very first Cosplay Competition presented by Dr Emerald King, and a whole program of inspiring talks, the 2026 edition was a big celebration of the incredible creative talent we have here in Tasmania.

A special thank you to our event sponsors and supporters – we couldn’t have done it without you.

The Level Up Tasmania Video Game Showcase was presented by Screen Tasmania and financed with the assistance of Major Government Partner Screen Australia.

The event was supported by:
City of Hobart
Secret Lab
Tas Game Makers
Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA)
Ionata
Epic Games / Unreal Engine
Apple Box Studio
Cam Rogers Legal
Ctrl Alt 3D
Princes Wharf 1
Intuit Technologies Pty Ltd
Tasminé
Sush

📸 Image credits: Jillian Mundy and Brad Harris

18/05/2026

The Very Short Film Festival returns to Hobart this weekend, 22–24 May at the State Cinema!

Discover a curated selection of Australia’s best very short films, along with filmmaker Q&As and special sessions.

Explore the program and get your tickets now! https://veryshortfilmfestival.com.au/premiere/

📸 Image: Still from Here We Go Again by Jimmy Eaton

Very Short Film Festival

15/05/2026

Ever wondered who actually makes the magic happen on a film set?

Crew and Below the Line workers are the backbone of the screen industry. If you’ve been curious about how to get started, join Screen Careers for a free virtual workshop to learn more about upcoming roles within crew.

📆 Date: Sunday 16 May 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
📍 Location: Online
🎟 Cost: Free

Book your spot now: https://bit.ly/4u3lT3g

📸 Photo courtesy of Screen Careers

14/05/2026

Season 2 of The Chef's Garden has been picked up for SBS broadcast in the primetime slot of 7:00 pm, starting Sunday 17 May 2026!

Following the success of the first season, The Chef's Garden returns with renowned Tasmanian chef Massimo Mele at the helm, traversing the island state to uncover the stories behind Tasmania's exceptional produce.

Watch it at www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/the-chefs-garden

12/05/2026

For Film's Sake (FFS) and Sydney Film Festival (SFF) are inviting applications for the screen development incubator Platform, which returns to the festival for a fourth year.

Over six days, 12 emerging and established screen producers and multidisciplinary creatives will collaborate, develop and pitch new works of screen fiction, guided by international mentors and filmmaking guests of the 73rd SFF.

Applications are on a rolling basis, with the final deadline of Friday 29 May 2026.

For Film's Sake is Australia's flagship advocacy organisation providing opportunity for all women in production, distribution and cultural exhibition.