Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government's new film agency, which will replace the Australian Film Commission, Film Australia and Film Finance Corporation from 1 July 2008.

The 2008-09 Federal Budget released on 13 May set out the funding allocated to Screen Australia and the NFSA. Details in the Portfolio Budget Statement on the DEWHA website.

Applications are now open for this fellowship, awarded to an established Indigenous actor to further their professional development. The closing date is 24 June. More details.

The AFC congratulates Australian filmmaker Dennis Tupicoff on winning the Grand Prix Award at the 2008 Oberhausen International Short Film Festival for his short film Chainsaw. More.

Existing film agency guidelines for programs at the AFC, FFC and Film Australia will continue under Screen Australia until the end of the year. Read the Minister's release.

Two Australian short films, Jerrycan and My Rabit Hoppy, have been selected to screen in as part of the Official Selection at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. More details.