Creative Victoria

A best-selling novel by a local Victorian author is being adapted for TV in yet another major production being filmed in Victoria this year. More details: https://lnkd.in/gvA_C4GS Image: Director Emma Freeman, Executive Producer Melinda Wearne, actors Teresa Palmer and Bella Heathcote, author Sally Hepworth, Series Creator Sarah Scheller and Series Producer Dean O’Toole on the set of The Family Next Door. Credit: Jane Zhang.

In the arts, fixed term employment contracts are not uncommon. Recent changes to the law mean that there are new limits on when businesses and organisations can use them, including the most recent exception for not-for-profits that came into effect on 1 November (and applies until 1 November next year). Join the Creative Australia webinar to learn more about the new limits and to find out how Bangarra Dance Theatre is adapting to the changes. 📅Thursday 28 November, 3 pm AEDT ✔️This webinar will have captions and Auslan interpreters. 👉Can’t make it at the scheduled time? Register through the link and receive the recording afterwards. https://lnkd.in/g_BnGZMy

JUST ANNOUNCED: 2024 Victorian Premier's Design Awards Winners From an international branding project to a medical device to help care for critically ill newborns and an app that helps to combat food waste, the state’s most dynamic design projects from the past year have been honoured at the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards. Meet the winners: https://lnkd.in/gkjtXiku Image: ISO Brand Identity, 2024 Victorian Premier’s Design Award of the Year, Designed by Motherbird for ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

JUST ANNOUNCED From children’s theatre to classical music, Victorian creativity is hitting the road in 2025. Thanks to over $545,000 in Touring Victoria grants, artists and creative organisations will bring 209 amazing events to 94 locations across regional and outer metro areas. Starting December 1, communities around the state can enjoy performances, exhibitions, and more – all close to home. Find the full list of recipients: https://ow.ly/ICj550U7ypT Image credit: Moira Finucane The Rapture in Antarctica

Creators Profile When actor/filmmaker Katrina Mathers and renowned children’s author and illustrator Leigh Hobbs wanted to bring the popular character Mr Chicken from book to screen, a Creative Projects Fund grant made it happen. Go behind-the-scenes and learn how a Creative Victoria grant can help your project: https://lnkd.in/gQXMccnG

Funding Opportunity: Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program helps fund the operations of more than 85 Indigenous-owned art centres, and a number of art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations that are at the heart of Australia’s world-famous Indigenous visual art movement. 📅 Closing Sunday 17 November 2024 https://lnkd.in/evzDb8q

The Victorian Government is delighted to launch the 2024-25 Multicultural Media Grants program! Victoria’s multicultural media organisations have an essential role in our state, as they showcase and reflect the voices and experiences of our culturally diverse communities. They provide essential information, entertainment and education services for Victoria’s diverse communities. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for multicultural media organisations to deliver projects that: ✔️ strengthen services and expand reach into communities ✔️ train and develop volunteers and staff ✔️ provide job pathways into the multicultural media sector. 👉 Funded projects are required to be delivered between 1 March 2025 and 31 December 2025. 📅 Applications are now open and will close on Friday 8 November 2024. For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gF5H_6eQ

2024 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Innovations around our ageing population, reducing food waste and addressing cost of living have inspired the finalists for this year’s Victorian Premier’s Design Awards. This year’s 128 finalists, from 353 entries, span eight award categories - architectural, communication, digital, product, fashion, service, student and design strategy. Be inspired and explore the projects at https://lnkd.in/g9KJErPu

Music Australia’s Export Development Fund is now accepting applications from Australian artists whose international activities start between 1 April 2025 and 30 June 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/gB6fG6Rz to find out more about the fund, discover which category suits you best, and access helpful how-to videos for your application! 📧 For any grant enquiries, reach out to: musicaustraliagrants@creative.gov.au Applications close Tuesday 3 December at 3pm AEDT.

Shout out to Melbourne-based film maker Adam Elliot, with his stunning new movie 'Memoir of a Snail' named best film at at the London Film Festival, in a first for stop-motion animation. https://lnkd.in/gB8sg5xT