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We Interrupt This Broadcast

We Interrupt This Broadcast
Australian Screen Industry
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Australia
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Australian Film Industry
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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

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
Ian Murray
Strategic advisor to film, television and creative businesses, founder of 113 Partners
113 Partners
Episode: 061: Deep Dive with Ian Murray: How to Find Private Investors for Your Feature
David Hutchinson
UK-based writer, director and showrunner; creator of Boy & Dragon
Boy & Dragon (Creator)
Episode: 060: Deep Dive with David Hutchinson: Creating a Kids' Cartoon with 6+ Billion Views
Jodie Bell
CEO of Goolarri Media Enterprises and Ramu Productions
Goolarri Media Enterprises, Ramu Productions
Episode: 059: Deep Dive with Jodie Bell: Telling Stories by Community, for Community
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?

Hosts

Kirsty Stark
Host of the show
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
    Australia10 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
    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
  • 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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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.
025: Deep Dive with Sam Jennings: Developing the Next Generation of Feature Directors
Q: What is the most urgent need for the Australian film industry right now?
Investing in building a younger, homegrown audience through new distribution approaches, venues, and affordable access to Australian cinema to ensure long-term engagement with local stories.

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

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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