I’d rather they got rid of Viceland. Shift English language programs to SBS and have an SBS World channel for foreign language News, Series and Movies.
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How long does SBS’ current deal with Vice Media have to go?
It launched 15 November 2016 so if it gets extended year to year, it has about six months to go.
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Film Victoria and SBS announce successful Pitch to Pilot projects
Film Victoria and SBS have selected four television drama series to be developed through the Pitch to Pilot initiative, aimed at bringing compelling stories from diverse voices to our screens.
Both the stories and creative teams behind each of the successful projects are female-led, with emerging Victorian screen talent taking the opportunity to partner with experienced local screen practitioners.
Producer Paula Salini ( Wentworth ) has teamed up with Virginia Whitwell and Nick Batzias at Good Thing Productions to bring Victorian writer Enza Gandolfo’s extraordinarily moving novel The Bridge to the screen. Nicky Arnall ( Playing for Keeps ) is writing the series, titled West Gate , with Beck Cole ( Mustangs FC ) to direct.
Writer/director Fatima Mawas and writer Angela Dix have come together on The Backroom . The series marks the second time emerging filmmaker Mawas has been commissioned by the broadcaster after her short film, Amar , was developed through the SBS/Film Victoria Scripted Shorts initiative and premiered as part of the SBS Short Film Festival last September.
Experienced producer Amanda Higgs and Matchbox Pictures have teamed up with writer Pip Karmel ( Total Control ) and in-demand young Victorian director Corrie Chen ( Five Bedrooms ) on Bad Behaviour, based on Rebecca Starford’s searingly honest memoir of the same name.
On the heels of her debut feature Undertow , writer/director Miranda Nation is working alongside Porchlight Films’ producer Liz Watts ( Stateless ) on Aleph , an original sci-fi drama series that marks her first foray into writing for television.
The teams will each receive $20,000 for further development before they pitch the projects to SBS, with the successful team to receive an additional $20,000 to write a pilot script.
Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley said: “It’s an important time to be investing in the development of new local content. We’re proud to be part of Pitch to Pilot, which is giving talented Victorian screen creatives the opportunity to develop their voice and share diverse perspectives.”
Marshall Heald, SBS Director of TV and Online Content, added: “SBS is committed to providing opportunities for emerging professionals from diverse backgrounds to bring their distinctive stories to our screens. We were hugely impressed with the applications received for this joint development initiative with Film Victoria, and are excited to be moving forward with four incredible Australian stories, and look forward to seeing the result of their work over the coming months.”
SBS farewells outgoing Chair, Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO, after a decade of service
SBS Chair, Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO, concludes ten years of serving on the SBS Board on 2 June 2020. He departs having come to the end of the ten-year limit of service as outlined in the SBS Act, including the last three years as Chair of the organisation, and as Deputy Chair prior to that.
On his departure, James Taylor, SBS Managing Director, said: “I’d like to congratulate Hass, on behalf of the Board and the organisation, on reaching the remarkable milestone of a decade of service on the SBS Board, and thank him for the significant contribution he has made to the evolution of the organisation.
“Hass has a deep understanding and appreciation of multicultural Australia, and extensive experience and genuine passion for driving social cohesion in this country. His endless energy and commitment to the reason SBS exists has inspired all those who have worked with him over the ten years, and particularly during the last few as Chair. He will be missed in the Boardroom and around the corridors of SBS, but his legacy will be lasting.”
Hass Dellal, SBS Chair, said: “It has truly been an honour to have been the Chair and to have served on the Board of SBS during such a transformative period for the media sector, and a time of tremendous change and growth for the organisation.
“No other media organisation provides the nuanced reflection and exploration of what it means to be Australian today, like SBS. Its ability to do so is built on 45 years of fostering relationships and authentic connections with Australia’s diverse communities, telling their stories and creating greater understanding and celebration of our differences as a nation.
“I have had so many proud moments, in particular, during these unprecedented times as SBS has responded to the coronavirus pandemic. The content and services that SBS has been providing to keep so many Australians informed and safe exemplify its vital role and value to our society.
“I want to thank everyone at SBS - the Board, the Executive team, and all of the incredible staff throughout the organisation - for their ongoing support. It has been a privilege to work with people so passionate about the work that they do, and who have such an unrelenting belief in the purpose and Charter of SBS. I may no longer be on the Board, but I will continue to be an avid audience member and ambassador for SBS.”
The Australian reports Mystery Road writer Kodie Bedford has described a deeply racist workplace culture at SBS, where she started her career as a cadet journalist, in the form of a Twitter thread.
This is the first tweet of the thread.
Don’t SBS have HR?
HR is there to protect the company lol. Everyone who has worked in a big organisation knows that.
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Don’t see what that has ‘much’ to do with it. If they didn’t want her there, they would’ve surely found a way to get rid of her but seems she was there for a few years?
It is very easy to judge on only hearing one side of the story, very easy - social media in particular has helped make this more prevalent. It is harder to be objective understanding there is more than one side to every story. Can’t judge without hearing the other side.
My point being that I thought you were arguing why didn’t she go to HR…
Yes, at least do what you have to do. If they really brush you off (assuming you are not being vexatious and have indisputable allegations with reasonableness), then you have further evidence against the business. Don’t just not do it.