
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

In this episode, Kirsty Stark speaks with Ian Murray, Founder of 113 Partners, about private investment for feature films, and what investors in Australia are looking for when they invest in a project or slate.
Ian discusses the challenges of findin... more
In this episode, Aven Yap speaks with Showrunner David Hutchinson about creating hit kids animated YouTube series Boy & Dragon, which has surpassed 6 billion views and 7 million subscribers.
David dives deep into the creative process, industry insig... more
In this episode, Loani Arman speaks with Jodie Bell, CEO of Goolarri Media Enterprises and Ramu Productions in Broome, Western Australia, about what it really takes to build a First Nations media organisation from the ground up - and keep it there.
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I look so forward to listening each week - so informative and helps me feel in the know in the Australian screen industry
Informative, engaging and totally essential in navigating the screen industry landscape and staying up to date on news, trends, changes and info.
Incredibly useful for anyone working in the Australian screen industry. The podcast covers a variety of relevant topics.
An essential podcast to listen to if you’re in the Australian screen industry! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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
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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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