Our Partners

Presenting Partners

  • Australians in Film

    Australians in Film (AiF) is a leading artist development and non-profit organization based in Los Angeles. Our mission is to improve the quality and growth of Australian creativity globally via professional development programs, screenings, networking and industry sessions for AiF members and partners. We offer an ever-growing slate of initiatives and career-defining opportunities for the next generation of Australian screen creatives. By providing these essential pathways for historically excluded and undiscovered talent, AiF opens doors in one of the most competitive places in the world – Hollywood.

  • Screen Australia

    Screen Australia is the Australian Federal Government agency that supports the development, production and promotion of Australian scripted and documentary content. The agency invests directly in Australian film, television, online titles and games. It also supports First Nations stories and practitioners through its First Nations Department. The agency provides a range of resources and opportunities to the industry, including access to research, market intelligence sector-building programs such as Enterprise, and special initiatives including Gender Matters. Screen Australia represents Australia’s screen industry internationally, including at festivals, markets and major awards. The agency also tracks and reports on industry health, maintains a database of Australian titles called The Screen Guide and provides free industry resources via Screen News.

  • VicScreen

    VicScreen is Victoria’s creative and economic screen development agency. They’re behind the scenes, supporting screen businesses, infrastructure, festivals and events. Helping develop the skilled practitioners, professional crew and talented creatives that elevate Victoria as a global screen destination. The must-watch shows. The biggest releases. The next big names. The hottest games. From silver screen to live stream, and across the screen ecosystem – you’ll find VicScreen where the action is.

Supporting Partner

  • Tourism Australia

    Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for promoting Australia to the world as a destination for business and leisure travel. The organisation is active in 15 key international markets where it aims to grow demand for the destination’s tourism experiences by promoting the unique attributes which will entice people to visit. Tourism Australia’s activities include social and digital media, traditional advertising, public relations and media programs, trade shows and programs for the tourism industry, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.   

    For more information visit 
    www.tourism.australia.com

    To plan your Australian holiday visit  www.australia.com/explore

Industry Partners

  • Netflix

    Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 270 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

  • Stan

    Stan is Australia’s leading local streaming service and unrivalled home of original productions. Stan’s original production slate includes hit thriller series The Tourist; the razor-sharp drama Prosper; the Stan Original Dating series Love Triangle; Bump, a modern parenthood drama; C*A*U*G*H*T, a satirical comedy series; Wolf Like Me, a genre-bending drama series; SCRUBLANDS, based on the best-selling novel by Chris Hammer; and countless other acclaimed original series and films. Stan’s studio partnerships include Sony, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, Paramount, AMC, Warner Bros Discovery, Disney, AmazonMGM, All3Media, BBC and more. Through these partnerships, Stan offers Australians unlimited access to thousands of hours of premium entertainment – with an outstanding lineup of exclusive premieres and blockbuster movies.

  • ABC

    The ABC is an essential part of the fabric of Australian way of life. With an ongoing commitment, the ABC continues to explore the nation’s culture by supporting the best creative talent to tell and share their stories. Owned by all Australians, the ABC strives to have a positive impact on the nation by kick starting conversations that can help shape and inspire communities and society at large.

  • BINGE

    BINGE is home to the TV shows and movies everyone’s talking about. From new obsessions to fan favourites including Succession, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus plus award-winning Australian originals like Colin From Accounts, The Twelve and High Country – we’ve got the shows that are all over your feed and blowing up the group chat. Whether you’re into nail biting crime thrillers, comedies, award-winning drama, documentaries or movies, there’s something for every mood. When people ask where did you see it, they say – I SAW IT ON BINGE.

Venue Partner

  • ACMI

    ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen-based art, films, TV and videogames. Visit us in Melbourne’s Fed Square, online and on tour. Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals. ACMI’s industry, education and creative incubator programs inspire and develop the next generation of screen creatives. We are a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures.

Special thanks to

Hotel Partner

  • Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

    Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is renowned as a Hotel for the Arts, offering a vibrant experience with its elegant design, art exhibitions, and partnerships with local and international organizations, making it a premier destination for arts and culture enthusiasts. The 5-star luxury hotel is located in the heart of the city of Melbourne, just a 40-minute drive from Tullamarine Airport. Situated in the Paris-end of town, it blends the art of French flair with inspiration from local culture and tradition to offer a one-of-a-kind, luxurious hotel experience. Guests can escape to their très chic hotel rooms and suites which offers Melbourne's finest views, overlooking the city skyline and Yarra River all the way to Port Philip Bay. The hotel also offers exquisite dining and drinking offerings through their No35 Restaurant, The Atrium On 35 bar, and Club Sofitel lounge.