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We Interrupt This Broadcast

We Interrupt This Broadcast
Australian Screen Industry
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Australian Film Industry
Screen Australia
Australia
Creator Economy
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Screen Forever
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Australian Cinema
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Indie Film Financing
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AI In Film and TV
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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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Kirsty Stark sits down with the team behind Leviticus: Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella, Producer Sam Jennings (Causeway Films), and Distributor Marc Wooldridge (Maslow Entertainment) for Part 2 of a two-part conversation about what it takes to make ... more

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Kirsty Stark sits down with the team behind Leviticus: Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella, Producer Sam Jennings (Causeway Films), and Distributor Marc Wooldridge (Maslow Entertainment) for Part 1 of a two-part conversation about what it takes to make ... more

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Loani and Robbie cover all of your screen industry news from September, digging into the Screen Queensland funding cuts, 46 production jobs going at the ABC, and what it means to lose an internal champion on a project.

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Recent Guests

Sue Maslin AO
Australian producer and screen industry leader
Australian film industry
Episode: 073: Deep Dive with Sue Maslin AO: The Theatrical Model in Australia is Fundamentally Broken
Jairo Alvarado
Manager of Redefine Entertainment
Redefine Entertainment
Episode: 072: Deep Dive with Jairo Alvarado: What Literary Agents Want
Rachel Maxine Anderson
Creator, writer and director of Ina
Ina (Lemina Pictures)
Episode: 070: Deep Dive with Rachel Maxine Anderson & Rae Choi: From Mum's iPad to Canneseries
Rae Choi
Producer of Ina, co-creator with Rachel
Lemina Pictures / Contra Pictures
Episode: 070: Deep Dive with Rachel Maxine Anderson & Rae Choi: From Mum's iPad to Canneseries
Lyanna Kea
Malaysian-Chinese creator, actor, and producer with over 15 million fans
Kea Productions (production company)
Episode: 069: Deep Dive with Lyanna Kea: Reaching 15 Million Fans in your Pyjamas
Grainne Brunsdon
COO of Screen Australia
Screen Australia
Episode: 066: Deep Dive with Grainne Brunsdon & Ian Murray: The Toolkit to Help You Find Private Investment
Nico Lockhart
Founder of Team Falco; YouTube strategist for kids' IP
Team Falco
Episode: 065: Deep Dive with Nico Lockhart: How to Hack Human Attention on YouTube
Stephanie Dower
Access Coordinator and Producer
Dower Productions
Episode: 064: Deep Dive with Stephanie Dower: Access is a Production Advantage
Michael Schwartz
Producer and director, Deeper Water Films
Deeper Water Films
Episode: 062: Deep Dive with Michael Schwarz: Every Film Wants to Die

Hosts

Aven Yap
Host of the show; co-creator and industry facilitator.
Loani Arman
Host of the show; drives discussion and welcomes guests.
Kirsty Stark
Host of the show; leads interviews and industry perspective.
Robbie Miles
Host of the show; contributes industry insights and feedback.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Loving the reboot of this podcast!

    Aven is a great host, and the interviews are incredibly insightful. However, my only gripe is the janky dialogue edits are too frequent and distracting. Please consider leaving in the natural pauses and ums and ahs so it sounds like a real convo and not a series of quotes cut together. Otherwise keep up the excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    helsqwerty
    Australia24 days ago
  • 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
    Australiaa year 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
    Australiaa year 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

Listeners Say

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High-quality discussions with strong host leadership and clear insights.
Well-produced and informative for anyone in the Australian screen industry.
Consistently helpful for staying up-to-date on industry trends and policy.
Guest lineup offers deep expertise and real-world experience in Aussie screen.
Covers a broad range of timely topics with practical takeaways for production and funding.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#190
Australia/TV & Film

Talking Points

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073: Deep Dive with Sue Maslin AO: The Theatrical Model in Australia is Fundamentally Broken
Q: What is it about Shiver and Tenzi that makes them the two films you have your eye on for cinema release?
They embody the package Maslin believes Australian audiences crave: big-scale spectacle, strong emotional journeys, and cohesive experiences that can travel beyond the local market; both are positioned to attract streamer investment while still appealing to cinema audiences, offering the potential for a broad, sustainable run.
032: Deep Dive with Nicholas Colla: Planning a Smarter Production Workflow in Pre
Q: What lessons did Wizards of Oz and other projects teach about on-set practicality and post-production?
The conversation emphasizes solving problems with practical on-set solutions that can be efficiently complemented by post, reducing reliance on expensive full-scale post builds.
032: Deep Dive with Nicholas Colla: Planning a Smarter Production Workflow in Pre
Q: What is the core advantage of front-loading pre-production with key specialists like colorists and VFX?
Involving these roles early helps set the look, align on post requirements, and prevent costly changes later, especially through tools like animatics and early VFX input.
032: Deep Dive with Nicholas Colla: Planning a Smarter Production Workflow in Pre
Q: How did LateNite come to blend live-action and animation in its projects?
Nick explains the founding team's diverse backgrounds and a practical, skill-sharing approach that prioritizes early planning and cross-department collaboration to enable ambitious storytelling in both live-action and animation.
022: Deep Dive with Michael V. Brown: What You Need to Know About Vertical Dramas
Q: What is a vertical narrative and why is it growing now?
A vertical narrative is content formatted for 9x16 and mobile-first consumption, designed to be highly clickable and punchy, with data-driven scripting to maximize retention on platforms like TikTok, Pocket FM, and ReelShort.

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What is We Interrupt This Broadcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers in-depth conversations with Australian screen industry leaders, covering production, financing, distribution, and policy. Episodes frequently dissect practical workflows—from accessibility on sets to AI-enabled production tools—alongside broader industry news, festival programming, and audience engagement. Guests range from Indigenous storytelling leaders to private-investment experts, directors, and producers, creating a practical, insider view of how to build and sustain film and TV projects in Australia. Notable is the emphasis on real-world impact, community ownership, and career-building pathways, making it a valuable resource for creators, executives, and service providers aiming to navigate a dynamic, policy-influe... more

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2. Jairo Alvarado
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5. Lyanna Kea
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7. Nico Lockhart
8. Stephanie Dower

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