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

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...---00:00 Intro00:38 Feedback from our first episode01:46 Introducing… Deep Dives03:08 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 Carnell09:51 Alison Hurbert-Burns departs BINGE/Foxtel10:15 Hugh Marks begins as Managing Director at the ABC10:36 The importance of public broadcasters13:07 HBO Max announces Australian launch15:55 See-Saw Films Acquired by Mediawan18:10 What’s (Not) Happening in Production: Neighbours Cancelled20:24 The Australian content we’re watching this month21:52 Episode wrap-up & our Screen Forever bonus episode22:55 Acknowledgement of Country & Podcast Credits---Hosted by ⁠Julie Eckersley⁠ and ⁠Kirsty Stark⁠.Produced & edited by ⁠Leonie Marsh⁠.---This episode is proudly brought to you by ⁠Screen Vixens⁠, ⁠CrewHQ⁠ & ⁠Expanding Media⁠.Join the conversation about Episode 2 on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.---Have industry news, upcoming events or productions to share? Let us know at [email protected] remember to subscribe at ⁠http://www.weinterruptthisbroadcast.com.au⁠ to get future episodes in your inbox each month, along with our show notes, links and bonus content.