Australia Sends First Delegation to European-Asian Film Co-Production Program
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Australia is participating for the first time in the Ties That Bind program, a flagship European-Asian co-production training initiative. The delegation includes two filmmakers developing projects with multiple countries, supported by national and state screen agencies. The program offers participants direct access to international buyers, financiers, and partners.
Facts First
- Australia's first-ever delegation is attending the Ties That Bind co-production training program in Udine, Italy.
- The delegation includes filmmakers Ana Tiwary and Katrina Irawati Graham, who are developing projects with Indonesia, Myanmar, South Korea, Nepal, France, and Germany.
- The program provides access to buyers, financiers, and partners from Europe and Asia for its 15 participants.
- Participation is supported by Screen Australia and Screen Queensland, indicating institutional backing for the initiative.
- Program alumni have been placed at major festivals including Cannes, Berlinale, Venice, and Locarno.
What Happened
Australia has sent its inaugural delegation to the Ties That Bind program, the flagship European-Asian co-production training initiative run by EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs). The program's annual session is being held in Udine, Italy, alongside the Far East Film Festival and Focus Asia, running through April 30. Industry development specialist Sheree Ramage is leading the Australian delegation, which includes filmmakers Ana Tiwary and Katrina Irawati Graham of indiVisual films.
Why this Matters to You
This development may lead to a greater diversity of films available to you, featuring stories and collaborations that reflect Australia's multicultural makeup. The filmmakers' focus on co-productions with Asian and European countries could result in new cinematic projects that reach international audiences, potentially creating economic and cultural opportunities for the Australian screen sector. The institutional support from Screen Australia and Screen Queensland suggests a strategic effort to integrate Australian talent into global production networks, which could influence the types of stories funded and produced locally.
What's Next
Tiwary and Graham will shadow European and Asian teams through the program's full schedule of industry meetings and events, engaging directly with potential co-production partners. Their participation could pave the way for future Australian projects to secure international financing and distribution. The success of this first delegation may encourage continued Australian involvement in the program, fostering long-term creative and business relationships across continents.