Mike Jenkins died last week and our industry is diminished by his passing – but forever enhanced by his seminal contribution as writer, director, producer, executive producer. You can count on one hand – less than one hand – the people who have left a permanent mark on Australian film and television. Mike is one of them. Even…
Continue readingThe 2024 Emerging Writers’ Awards (previously the Monte Miller Awards) are officially open for entries! Dedicated to uncovering the hottest new scripts and writing talent across Australia, these awards are a purpose-built and industry-recognised opportunity for AWG Associate and Student members to have their work showcased directly to industry decision-makers. The Emerging Writers’ Awards are open to screen and stage writers…
Continue readingMaria Lewis is a best-selling author, screenwriter, film curator and pop culture etymologist currently based in Australia. Over the past 17 years of her career, she has built an international reputation as a storyteller across a diverse range of mediums. In 2022, her podcast ‘The Phantom Never Dies’ won the AWGIE Award for Best Audio…
Continue readingPalawa playwright Dylan Van Den Berg has swept the Australian Writers’ Guild’s annual AWGIE Awards, taking home three prizes including the prestigious David Williamson Prize for Excellence in Writing for Australian Theatre for Whitefella Yella Tree. In the television categories, Academy Award-nominee for Poor Things Tony McNamara was rewarded for the final season of The Great, taking home the…
Continue readingYOUR GUIDE TO THE 56th ANNUAL AWGIE AWARDS The Australian Writers’ Guild is excited to welcome our nominees, members and guests to celebrate the 56th Annual AWGIE Awards this Thursday 15 February 2024. KEY INFORMATIONWhere: Parade Theatre, NIDA, 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington, SydneyWhen: Thursday 15 February 2024Doors open: 6pm AEDT for drinks in the foyerAWGIE Awards Ceremony starts: 7pm AEDT The AWGIE Awards…
Continue readingThe Australian Writers’ Guild is delighted that Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production, Big Yikes! will open next month on 13 March at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Written by emerging Meanjin playwright Madeleine Border, Big Yikes! is a coming-of-age story that explores the uncertainty of school leaving and champions the path of not-knowing as a valid experience. ‘Big Yikes! is not…
Continue readingSBS has today announced the six screenwriters selected for the third year of the SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator. The successful creatives were chosen from hundreds of submissions, and during 2024, they will each join a leading Australian production company acclaimed for their Australian drama, for a year of paid employment as they further develop their careers in…
Continue readingAn exciting field of Australian screen and stage writers have been recognised as nominees for the 56th Annual AWGIE Awards, to be presented next month in Sydney. Over 70 new and outstanding works are celebrated from a cohort of storytellers that includes emerging and debut writers who are bursting onto the scene, as well as…
Continue readingCalling all sci-fi screenwriters! The John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing is now open, celebrating the development and showcasing of sci-fi screenwriting for feature film, television, web series, audio and interactive media. Funded by a bequest from the late Australian film critic John Hinde, the award offers $10,000 per year for the best produced script and…
Continue readingThe board and staff of the Australian Writers’ Guild wish you a safe and merry holiday season and a joyous new year! Thank you for your support throughout 2023. The Australian Writers’ Guild office will be closed for the holiday period from midday Friday 22 December 2023 until Tuesday 2 January 2024. Industrial services will resume on Tuesday 2 January 2024, with…
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