Screen Queensland to support productions affected by floods
Screen Queensland is assessing the level of disruption to productions in Brisbane and other areas affected by the floods.
“Screen Queensland is talking to our screen partners to ascertain the full extent of disruption to Brisbane-based productions and other affected areas,” said CEO Maureen Barron.
The agency has also offered use of office space and facilities if required, and will consider accelerating financial drawdowns on existing funding approvals for disrupted projects to get back on track.
“We encourage productions to keep Screen Queensland informed of any challenges or delays they are facing so we can work with them to accommodate their needs,” added Barron.
Like most tragic events, the Queensland floods could one day become a source of inspiration for television or film projects that Screen Queensland would consider supporting.
“Screen Queensland is happy to consider funding applications for projects that explore the Queensland floods events, in fiction or documentary form, and these can be assessed through our normal funding process. There are some powerful stories emerging such as individual survival and bravery, community movements, and tragedies that will inspire people,” explained Barron.
The CEO also said that the state’s major film infrastructure on the Gold Coast was not affected at all. She added that the best way for the screen industry to support those affected by the floods is to contribute to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal (www.qld.gov.au)
