Ausfilm and Screen Australia have announced Partner with Australia (UK), a new initiative designed to “deepen creative and commercial partnerships between the Australian and UK screen industries.”
Taking place in London from 16–18 June 2026, the programme will bring a delegation of Australian creatives and Ausfilm member businesses to the UK for three days of targeted industry engagement. Through roundtables, keynote and panel discussions, and structured networking sessions delivered in partnership with key UK industry bodies including the British Film Institute (BFI), Film London and Pact, the initiative will “create direct pathways for co-development, production and broader collaboration under the Australia–UK Co-production treaty.”
Ausfilm CEO Kate Marks said: “We’re proud to be leading Partner with Australia alongside Screen Australia and working closely with the BFI, Film London and Pact to create meaningful opportunities for our industry. The UK is a natural partner for Australia, and this initiative ensures we are engaging in a focused and strategic way.
“It’s also an opportunity to highlight Australia’s exceptional creative talent, production and post-production expertise and globally competitive screen incentives, which together offer significant value for international collaborators.”
Australia–UK Official Co-productions include the upcoming series Careless, the feature films Prima Facie and FING!, and previous documentaries Shane,The Australian Dream and David Attenborough’s Life in Colour.
Screen Australia CEO Deirdre Brennan said: “The UK is one of Australia’s most important creative partners and this initiative will only strengthen the ties of our screen sectors. Partner with Australia is a focused platform to develop new relationships and advance projects that provide exciting avenues for genuine co-production and co-development.
“By supporting Australian companies and proven creatives with UK traction, we are strengthening the pipeline of projects that can be realised under the Australia–UK treaty, ensuring unique Australian stories and values continue to resonate with global audiences.”
Jon Creamer
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