002 - The Oscars, AIDC & the Importance of Public Broadcasters
In this episode of We Interrupt This Broadcast we wrap up the Oscars, and discuss the changing landscape of documentary - as seen at this year's Australian International Documentary Conference.
Plus: SPA's new Chair, the importance of public broadcasters, another farewell to Neighbours, and more...
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Feedback from our first episode
01:46 Introducing… Deep Dives
03:08 The Oscars, Anora controversy & its $18m campaign
05:35 AIDC & the changing landscape of documentary
08:29 SPA’s Policy Platform & new Council Chair Kate Carnell
09:51 Alison Hurbert-Burns departs BINGE/Foxtel
10:15 Hugh Marks begins as Managing Director at the ABC
10:36 The importance of public broadcasters
13:07 HBO Max announces Australian launch
15:55 See-Saw Films Acquired by Mediawan
18:10 What’s (Not) Happening in Production: Neighbours Cancelled
20:24 The Australian content we’re watching this month
21:52 Episode wrap-up & our Screen Forever bonus episode
22:55 Acknowledgement of Country & Podcast Credits
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Hosted by Julie Eckersley and Kirsty Stark.
Produced & edited by Leonie Marsh.
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