A change.org petition has recently been established by Victoria’s Advertising Community, representing the interests of Cinematographers, Camera Operators, Assistants Directors, Agency Producers, Caterers, Sound Recordists, Art Coordinators, Production Managers, Creative Directors, Receptionists, Accountants, Camera Assistants, Art Assistants, Location Supervisors, Safety Officers, Traffic Coordinators, Grips, Gaffers, Colourists, Offline Editors, Online Editors, VFX Specialists, Motion Graphic Artists, […]
CPC update – COVID-19 in NSW (updated 28.06.21)
CPC update – COVID-19 in NSW
This update is from the Commercial Producers Council with advice from Screen NSW (actioned 23 June 2021) The situation in New South Wales is an evolving one and ongoing process and as such the update following is subject to change at any moment. We will continue to update as best we can in consultation and accordance with […]
CPC statement on Crew Deals
CPC welcomes new Co-Chair, Martin Box
The Commercial Producers Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Box as its new Co-Chair, effective immediately. Martin, Head of Production at Airbag, joins Co-Chair Pip Smart, and fills the vacancy left by Lucas Jenner who steps aside from the Co-Chair role after four years of service, in accordance with the CPC’s Terms […]
Important industry update: COVID Safe Practices
Message from CPC Co-Chairs, Pip Smart and Lucas Jenner. We felt the need to remind our agency partners of the continuing importance of COVID Safe practices. While our communities are doing what is, in a global context, a great job at functioning and handling the virus, we all know and acknowledge that this is no […]
Latest industry restrictions for our sector
Restrictions are easing in metropolitan Melbourne Restrictions have eased in metropolitan Melbourne from 11:59pm Sunday 8 November. Details for Media and Film Production can be found here. Download the latest metropolitan Media & Film Production restrictions PDF here. Follow the Regional roadmap here.
Film Victoria update re. Step 3
Here is the latest information from Film Victoria’s Dan Beck, which was emailed this afternoon. I’m writing to share that from 11:59pm on 27 October, some restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria have eased. Please find the relevant industry updates below which are now available on our website. Further screen industry FAQs will be published […]
Metro Melbourne entering Step 3 @ 11.59pm 27 October
Film Victoria has advised today that, following the Premier’s announcement, metro-Melbourne will be entering Step 3 as at 11:59pm, Tuesday 27 October. The link below is the updated industry roadmap for metro-Melbourne: – https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/industry-restrictions-roadmap-metro-melbourne It outlines what is permitted for media and film production (you will need to scroll down a bit to our industry. From […]
Petition to ‘Breathe life into Victoria’s Advertising Community’
A change.org petition has recently been established by Victoria’s Advertising Community, representing the interests of Cinematographers, Camera Operators, Assistants Directors, Agency Producers, Caterers, Sound Recordists, Art Coordinators, Production Managers, Creative Directors, Receptionists, Accountants, Camera Assistants, Art Assistants, Location Supervisors, Safety Officers, Traffic Coordinators, Grips, Gaffers, Colourists, Offline Editors, Online Editors, VFX Specialists, Motion Graphic Artists, […]
COVID-19 UPDATE – Outdoor photography now permitted in metro areas
The Victorian Government has announced that as of 11.59pm Sunday 18 October, outdoor photography for commercial photographers undertaking paid services is now permitted. Services must operate solely outdoors with up to five people where physical distancing can be maintained at all times, for businesses with an ABN. Film Victoria’s Emily Dutton has confirmed that this […]