Young documentary makers get shot on ABC2

Screen Australia and ABC TV today announced the production of five half-hour documentaries as part of the Opening Shot series for ABC2.

The series, set to air mid-2012, be made by emerging documentary makers, telling entertaining, real life, untold stories of IVF, internet vigilantes, puppets with herpes, the life of abattoir workers, and fashion in indigenous communities.

Alan Erson, ABC TV head of documentaries said: “We are always on the lookout for new talent and it’s invigorating to be working with up-and-coming producers and directors.”

Liz Stevens, Screen Australia’s documentary manager said: “With well over 100 applications received, the next generation of filmmakers certainly have a lot to say on all aspects of life and society. They’re edgy and direct films and I’m really looking forward to seeing them on screen.”