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Breaking Screen

Caris Bizzaca
The Killings At Parrish Station
Homebodies
He Had It Coming
Grouse House
Digital Originals
Ina
Home and Away
Screen Australia
Youtube
Typecast
SBS Digital Originals
Screen Forever
Screen Producers Australia
SBS Scripted
Chain Of Title
Tin Pang
Zombucha
Australian Television
My Brilliant Career
Netflix

Get up-to-date on Australian screen industry news and hear from local writers, producers, directors and more. Created and hosted by journalist and screenwriter Caris Bizzaca.

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Recent Guests

Liz Doran
Screenwriter, showrunner, and executive producer
Jungle Entertainment; My Brilliant Career (Netflix)
Episode: My Brilliant Career EP, writer and showrunner Liz Doran
Renée Broome
Television screenwriter, script editor, and story producer
Home and Away (in-house screenwriter and script editor)
Episode: Renée Broome: working in the Home and Away script department
Danielle Redford
Producer and founder of Contra Stories; producer of Ina and Zombucha
Contra Stories; Ina; Zombucha
Episode: Danielle Redford: producing online series Ina at the same time as feature film Zombucha!
Ben Jenkins
Writer-creator of The Killings at Parrish Station
Episode: Ben Jenkins: creating and co-writing The Killings at Parrish Station
Tin Pang
Writer-Director, creator of Sell-Out
Independent/Australian screen industry
Episode: Writer/director Tin Pang: directing process, AD takeaways and pitching advice
Eve Foreman
Principal of Macleay William, entertainment lawyer
Macleay William
Episode: Eve Foreman: navigating contracts, copyright and legal terms for Australian screen projects
Christopher Kam
Head of Development at Typecast; freelance story producer via Kameo Scripted
Typecast; Kameo Scripted
Episode: Christopher Kam: developing television in Australia
Matthew Deaner
CEO of Screen Producers Australia
Screen Producers Australia
Episode: SPA CEO Matthew Deaner: Screen Forever tips and advice for producers
AP Pobjoy
Creator, lead writer and one of the directors of SBS Digital Original Series Homebodies
SBS Digital Originals
Episode: AP Pobjoy: creating SBS Digital Originals series Homebodies

Host

Caris Bizzaca
Host of Breaking Screen

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Essential screen industry listen

    It’s great to have Caris and proper pronunciation back in my earbuds

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Solid industry insights with accessible storytelling.
Great for founders seeking practical, real-world guidance.
Essential screen industry listen — great to have Caris and proper pronunciation back in my earbuds.

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My Brilliant Career EP, writer and showrunner Liz Doran
Q: What would you change in the Australian film industry for the better?
Liz highlights the importance of mental health support on productions, noting the successful training of mental health leaders among crew and the need for ongoing programs that normalize checking in on colleagues and addressing pressures in freelance environments.
Writer/director Tin Pang: directing process, AD takeaways and pitching advice
Q: What is the inciting incident of your career?
Tin Pang cites Batman (Batman 1989) as the moment that pulled him into screen storytelling, followed by an awakening to the broader stories and music that drew him to filmmaking.
AP Pobjoy: creating SBS Digital Originals series Homebodies
Q: Could you please tell me what the inciting incident of your career was?
AP explains that the moment the family bought a video camera and started making documentary-style videos as a child set the spark, followed by studying media in high school and later pursuing film school, which led to early serious work like a TV documentary that got acquired by ABC and won awards, propelling him into film and TV.
Jungle Entertainment's Chloe Rickard and showrunner/writer Gretel Vella on making Stan series He Had it Coming
Q: What is your advice for writers starting out, especially about sharing scripts and pursuing opportunities?
Embrace every opportunity to share your writing, enter competitions, and put your work out there even if you fear pitches; being proactive can lead to unexpected pathways like film or TV opportunities and recognition.
Jungle Entertainment's Chloe Rickard and showrunner/writer Gretel Vella on making Stan series He Had it Coming
Q: What materials did you have for the pitch to Jungle Entertainment, and what tips would you give someone entering a pitch like that?
We brought the pilot and a one-pager, with emphasis on showing a typical episode in action and keeping the concept clear yet open to collaboration; the pilot conveys voice and tone, while the one-pager frames the show's vision and its collectable angle for development.

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What is Breaking Screen about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on the Australian screen industry, hosting conversations with writers, producers, directors, lawyers, and development executives about the realities of creating Australian film and TV. Episodes routinely explore development arcs, adapting novels for screen, multi-format production (series, feature, online), pitching, funding, and navigating contracts and rights. Guests bring a mix of creative leadership and industry expertise, sharing practical workflows, collaboration dynamics, and personal journeys through the ecosystem. Notable strengths include candid discussions about development hurdles, the balance between artistic vision and practical constraints, and Pay It Forward segments that offer concrete advice for up-and-comin... more

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4. Ben Jenkins
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8. Matthew Deaner

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