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Your weekly pulse of the Australian screen industry, We Interrupt This Broadcast brings you deep-dive interviews, monthly news round-ups, and practical advice for anyone building a career or project in film and TV. New episodes every Tuesday morning. Hosted by Kirsty Stark, Loani Arman, Robbie Miles & Aven Yap. Join the conversation at weinterruptthisbroadcast.com.au. Explore past episodes, search... more

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Recent Guests

Lianne Mackessy
Filmmaker, director, screenwriter with work spanning acting, writing, and directing
Independent film industry in Australia
Episode: 057: Deep Dive with Lianne Mackessy: Create From Truth, Not Perfection
Dawid Naude
Founder of Pathfinder AI, specializing in applying AI to business decisions and workflow for film/TV
Pathfinder AI
Episode: 056: Deep Dive with Dawid Naude: The Ultimate AI Masterclass for Filmmakers
Kate Separovich
Australian film producer
Episode: 054: Deep Dive with Kate Separovich: Why Nobody Saw Your Film at the Cinema
Katrina Irawati Graham
Indonesian Australian writer, director, dramaturg; developed cultural safety framework for Bali 2002
Stan Bali 2002 project; Australian screen industry work
Episode: 053: Deep Dive with Katrina Irawati Graham: Who Gets to be Safe in our Industry?
Karina Libbey
Screen culture specialist with focus on film festivals
Freelance consultant; Capital Film Festival; Screen Producers Australia
Episode: 052: Deep Dive with Karina Libbey: Make Films for People, Not Festivals
David Court
Founder of Compton School, a business school for creative people
Compton School
Episode: 051: Deep Dive with David Court: Right-Sizing Your Screen Production Business
Pauline Chan
Award-winning director, writer and producer based in Sydney
Episode: 049: Deep Dive with Pauline Chan: The Business Case for Microdramas
Hannah Diviney
Actor, author, screenwriter, disability advocate and media personality
Independent creator working on projects like Latecomers, Audrey; advocate and writer
Episode: 048: Deep Dive with Hannah Diviney: Advocacy Through Storytelling and Visibility
Leela Varghese
Writer, director and comedian; co-writer and co-director of Lesbian Space Princess; director of I'm the Most Racist Person I Know
Filmmaker / FilmLab alum
Episode: 047: Deep Dive with Leela Varghese: The Afterlife of Your Film is the Most Important Part

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Kirsty Stark
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Loani Arman
Co-host who introduces guests and guides discussion

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Essential listening for Oz Screen

    I look so forward to listening each week - so informative and helps me feel in the know in the Australian screen industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BecsterBoo
    Australia9 months ago
  • Love this show!

    Informative, engaging and totally essential in navigating the screen industry landscape and staying up to date on news, trends, changes and info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarahjaynne
    Australia10 months ago
  • Informative

    Incredibly useful for anyone working in the Australian screen industry. The podcast covers a variety of relevant topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vee Shi
    Australiaa year ago
  • Thank you!!

    An essential podcast to listen to if you’re in the Australian screen industry! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllyKMorgan
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Just listened to Ep 1 and I found it both interesting and informative. A great encapsulation of where the industry in Australia is today, including tips, gossip and what to watch. Thanks Kirsty and Julie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notus55
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners describe it as essential for navigating the Australian screen industry.

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Talking Points

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047: Deep Dive with Leela Varghese: The Afterlife of Your Film is the Most Important Part
Q: Do you want to start with just telling me what has been your career trajectory to date? Where did you start and did you always think you were going to be a director?
Leela describes a late-blooming strategic approach to her career, starting from theatre and education, moving through production roles on ABC shows, and finding creative control through Channel 10 before returning to writing and directing. The discussion highlights learning to pivot creatively, leverage grants, and ultimately pursue ambitious projects like Lesbian Space Princess.
044: Deep Dive with Fiona Kelly: Building a Career as a Screenwriter
Q: What advice would you give to emerging screenwriters today?
Keep creating your own projects, network authentically, consider note-taking programs to access writer's rooms, and seek structured training pathways to build sustainable careers.
044: Deep Dive with Fiona Kelly: Building a Career as a Screenwriter
Q: How did you get started as a screenwriter and what drew you to the field?
From a young age I loved writing and kept pursuing storytelling, eventually finding mentors and work experiences that led me to Home and Away and other shows, where I learned the craft in a real production environment.
046: Deep Dive with Alexander Jeffery: Making Low Budget Indies Outside of Hollywood
Q: What is your big idea for shaping the future of the Australian screen industry?
A takeaway from the Duplass brothers' approach suggests that money should not lock you into a forced, overly polished product; instead, finding and pursuing your authentic, gritty voice—even with lower budgets—can click with audiences and sustain a creative life.
046: Deep Dive with Alexander Jeffery: Making Low Budget Indies Outside of Hollywood
Q: How did you navigate getting The Twin to distribution and eventually on Shudder?
Starting with a short film and building credibility through festivals, a sales agent, and relationships with producers and investors helped land a six-figure deal with a distributor and an exclusive on Shudder, highlighting the value of festival recognition and investor confidence.

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This program centers on the Australian screen industry, offering candid, long-form conversations with filmmakers, producers, and industry observers. Episodes frequently cover practical career guidance, filmmaking craft, industry policy and funding dynamics, and the evolving role of technology—from AI-assisted workflows to distribution and festival programming. A standout trait is its willingness to tackle tough topics like cultural safety, representation, regional opportunities, and sustainable collaboration, all framed through authentic conversations and real-world examples. Listeners often gain actionable insights for building production careers, navigating funding ecosystems, and understanding how policy and culture shape Australian stor... more

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