We Interrupt This Broadcast

002 - The Oscars, AIDC & the Importance of Public Broadcasters


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In this episode of We Interrupt This Broadcast we wrap up the Oscars, and discuss the changing landscape of documentary - as seen at this year's Australian International Documentary Conference.

Plus: SPA's new Chair, the importance of public broadcasters, another farewell to Neighbours, and more...

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00:00 Intro

00:38 Feedback from our first episode

01:46 Introducing… Deep Dives

03:08 The Oscars, Anora controversy & its $18m campaign

05:35 AIDC & the changing landscape of documentary

08:29 SPA’s Policy Platform & new Council Chair Kate Carnell

09:51 Alison Hurbert-Burns departs BINGE/Foxtel

10:15 Hugh Marks begins as Managing Director at the ABC

10:36 The importance of public broadcasters

13:07 HBO Max announces Australian launch

15:55 See-Saw Films Acquired by Mediawan

18:10 What’s (Not) Happening in Production: Neighbours Cancelled

20:24 The Australian content we’re watching this month

21:52 Episode wrap-up & our Screen Forever bonus episode

22:55 Acknowledgement of Country & Podcast Credits

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Hosted by ⁠Julie Eckersley⁠ and ⁠Kirsty Stark⁠.

Produced & edited by ⁠Leonie Marsh⁠.

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