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Film Finance Corporation Australia
FormerlyAustralian Film Finance Corporation (1988–2002)
Company typeGovernment-owned
IndustrieFilm
Gegründet1988
Defunct2008
Hauptsitz
Australien Edit this on Wikidata

Film Finance Corporation Australia (FFC) was the Australian Government's principal agency for funding the production of film and television in Australia from 1988 to 2008. Once a wholly government-owned company, it was folded into a new agency, Screen Australia in 2008.

History

The Film Finance Corporation Australia was established in 1988, its inaugural chairman being Kim Williams.[1]

The operations of the FFC, Australian Film Commission, and Film Australia were merged as Screen Australia in July 2008.[2]

Description

The government's aim was to support film and television production by Australians for Australians.[3] The FFC funded feature films, mini-series, telemovies and documentaries.[4]

Filmography

The following films and TV programs were funded by the FFC:[4]

Films

Television

References

  1. ^ "Kim Williams". ABC Radio National. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Who we are - About us". Screen Australia. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Appointment to Film Finance Corporation Australia Board". ParlInfo. 27 October 2005. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b Template:Imdb company

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