With Melbourne’s third Series Mania festival imminent, Tom Parry spoke with Kristy Matheson, from the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) about the history of the festival, the presence of Melissa Rosenberg (Marvel’s Jessica Jones) at this year’s event, the unprecedented growth of television, and the Australian content being premiered.

Plus, Kristy provides an update on the renovations currently taking place at ACMI’s headquarters in Federation Square.

Series Mania takes place on July 4th and 5th. For more information, head to ACMI’s official website.

Segment produced by Tom Parry.

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