AGP Executive Report

Screen Arts: Screen Australia is backing Leigh Bowery: Eternal Sunshine, a feature documentary on the Melbourne-born artist and performer whose radical fashion and theatrical style reshaped London’s underground scene. The film is among 48 documentaries sharing $5.7 million in production and development funding.

Tuvalu on Screen: Screen Australia has included Saving Tuvalu, an Australian-German documentary about the country’s response to climate change through community-led storytelling, in a $5.7 million funding round for 47 documentaries. Arts Documentary: The funding also backs Leigh Bowery: Eternal Sunshine, exploring the Australian artist and performer whose flamboyant style helped shape London’s underground scene.

Tuvalu on Screen: Screen Australia has committed more than A$5.7 million to 47 documentary projects, including Saving Tuvalu, an Australian-German co-production telling the country’s climate response through community-led stories.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has committed more than $5.7 million to 47 documentaries, including Saving Tuvalu, an Australian-German film exploring Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change. Pasifika Performance: Tuvaluans joined young people from across the Pacific at a Hawke’s Bay leadership academy, which celebrates language, culture, dance and performance. Its annual concert drew about 1,200 people.

Arts & Film Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with more than $5.7 million in production and development support, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change. Documentary Spotlight: The slate also includes “Bondi” on the aftermath of one of Australia’s darkest days, plus “Stella: I Am Not Your Inspiration” and “Leigh Bowery: Eternal Sunshine,” showing how screen funding is reaching both social stories and major creative figures. Pasifika Performing Arts & Leadership: The Bay academy in Hawke’s Bay is helping young Pasifika build leadership and wellbeing skills while preserving languages, culture, dance, performance, and identity, with Tuvaluans among the multicultural cohort. Community Showcase: After growing from 44 students to 76, the academy drew about 1,200 people to its annual concert at Rodney Green Arena—celebrating Pasifika culture through rehearsals, mentoring, and music on stage. Media Remembrance: Australia also mourns veteran ABC newsreader Richard Morecroft, with tributes calling him a “lovely man.”

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change. Pasifika Arts & Leadership: The Bay academy in Hawke’s Bay is expanding its 16-week leadership and wellbeing programme for young Pasifika, blending language, dance, performance, and identity—culminating in a packed annual concert at Rodney Green Arena. Voyaging & Community Engagement: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with crews prioritising safety and planning meaningful visits for later, potentially until May 2027.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has approved more than $5.7 million for 47 documentaries, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production focused on Tuvalu’s climate-change response through community-led storytelling. Pasifika Arts & Leadership: A Pasifika leadership academy in Hawke’s Bay is celebrating young talent and cultural confidence, with its annual concert drawing a large crowd and spotlighting dance, performance, music, and language preservation. Voyaging Culture: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with crews prioritising safety and planning meaningful community visits for later, potentially until May 2027. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, shaping how international travellers may route through Australian airports.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change. Cultural Leadership & Performance: The Bay academy in Hawke’s Bay is expanding its 16-week programme for young Pasifika, building confidence and leadership while supporting Pasifika languages, dance, performance, and identity—ending with a packed annual concert. Voyaging Update: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with crews prioritizing safety and planning meaningful community visits for later. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, shaping how easier airport connections may affect regional travel plans.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production on Tuvalu’s climate-change response told through community-led storytelling. Cultural Leadership & Performance: The Bay academy in Hawke’s Bay is expanding its 16-week leadership programme for young Pasifika, blending wellbeing with language, dance, performance, and identity; its annual concert drew a packed crowd at Rodney Green Arena. Voyaging Update: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu after unsafe weather delays, with crews prioritising safety and planning meaningful community engagement for potentially May 2027.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change, alongside titles like “Bondi” and disability-focused “Stella: I Am Not Your Inspiration.” Pasifika Arts & Leadership: A Hawke’s Bay academy run through Mapu Maia is helping young Pasifika build leadership and wellbeing while preserving languages, dance, performance, and identity; its annual concert drew a packed crowd of 1,200. Voyaging Culture: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed from planned Fiji and Tuvalu stops due to unsafe weather conditions, with the next attempt potentially pushed to May 2027. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, shaping how easier airport connections may affect regional travel plans.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s climate-change response through community-led storytelling. Pasifika Leadership & Performance: A Pasifika academy in Hawke’s Bay is celebrating young leaders through 16 weeks of leadership and wellbeing training, with cultural learning that includes dance, performance, and language—Tuvaluans are among the multicultural students. Voyaging Update: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with crews prioritizing safety and planning meaningful community engagement later, potentially until May 2027. Travel Policy Watch: Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, with strict connection rules for travellers passing through Australian airports.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has approved more than $5.7 million for 47 documentaries, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s climate-change response through community-led storytelling. Pasifika Leadership & Performance: A Hawke’s Bay academy backed by Mapu Maia is helping young Pasifika build leadership and wellbeing while preserving languages, culture, dance, performance, and identity, with its annual concert drawing about 1,200 people. Voyaging Update: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed from Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with the crews prioritizing safety and planning potentially for May 2027. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, shaping how international visitors may move through Australian airports en route to other destinations.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production on Tuvalu’s climate-change response told through community-led storytelling, alongside projects like “Bondi” and disability-focused “Stella: I Am Not Your Inspiration.” Pasifika Arts & Leadership: In Hawke’s Bay, the Bay academy run by Mapu Maia is helping young Pasifika build leadership and wellbeing while preserving languages, culture, dance, performance, and identity; its annual concert drew about 1,200 people. Voyaging & Community Engagement: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with PVS saying the visits may move to May 2027 to protect crews and allow meaningful community time. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, with strict connection conditions for travellers passing through Australian airports.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production highlighting Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change. Pasifika Arts & Leadership: A Hawke’s Bay academy run through Mapu Maia is helping young Pasifika build leadership and wellbeing while preserving languages, dance, performance, and identity, culminating in a packed annual concert. Voyaging Culture: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with plans potentially pushed to May 2027 to protect crews and allow meaningful community visits. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, shaping how easier airport connections may affect regional travel and cultural exchange.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has backed 47 documentaries with over $5.7 million, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production spotlighting Tuvalu’s community-led response to climate change. Pasifika Arts & Leadership: A Pasifika youth academy in Hawke’s Bay is expanding fast, training young leaders through language, dance, performance, and wellbeing, culminating in a packed annual concert. Voyaging Culture: The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia canoes have postponed their Fiji and Tuvalu engagements due to unsafe weather conditions, with plans potentially pushed to May 2027. Travel Policy (Arts-adjacent): Australia’s Transit Without Visa list for 2026 names 70 eligible nationalities, shaping how easily visitors can connect via Australian airports on the way to third destinations.

Documentary Funding: Screen Australia has approved over $5.7 million for 47 documentaries and development projects, including “Saving Tuvalu,” an Australian/German co-production on Tuvalu’s climate-change response through community-led storytelling, alongside titles like “Bondi” and disability-focused “Stella: I Am Not Your Inspiration.” Pasifika Leadership & Performance: In Hawke’s Bay, the Bay academy (run via Mapu Maia) is credited with building confidence and leadership among young Pasifika over 16 weeks, blending wellbeing with language, culture, dance, and performance; its annual concert drew a large crowd to celebrate that growth. Voyaging Culture: The Moananuiākea Voyage by Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia has been postponed for Fiji and Tuvalu due to unsafe weather conditions, with crews prioritizing safety and planning meaningful community visits for later, potentially until May 2027.