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Film Victoria has rebranded as VicScreen, announcing two new programs that will support local game makers.
“Our screen production pipeline is increasing at a rapid pace and we are investing in the future of our local talent pool across film, television, digital games, animation and visual effects,” said Victorian Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson in a press release announcing the organisation’s name change.
As part of the rebranding, two new initiatives were announced: a $2.06 million AUD Specialist Placement Program that will focus on local skill gaps, and a $40 million AUD Victorian Production Fund that supports locally-created film, television, gaming and online content.
Both programs are part of the Victorian Government’s $191.5 million AUD VICSCREEN strategy.
“Victoria has long been the home to a vast majority of Australia’s game developers, who each contribute to making our state one of the best and most vibrant places to make games in the world,” said Summerfall Studios’ Liam Esler.
“The transition to VicScreen is an exciting step for an organisation that has always been a key champion of digital games in Australia, and recognises the increasingly important role games play in the screen industry,” Esler continued.
We’ve previously delved into how Film Victoria has assisted local developers.
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