Screen Australia is a digital media channel based in Perth, Australia. The content focuses on the art of film and television. Actors, professors, and directors from acting schools around the country of Australia are featured on the channel. It involves in-depth interviews, documentaries, and news about the entertainment industry.
The channel was formed in 2012 when the producer Harold Shields flew to Australia to conduct a meeting with a partner. He fell in love with the country and vowed to create a channel that would promote the arts in Australia. Eventually, after only being shown on late night segments on local television stations, Screen Australia secured a contract with Fox Australia and was able to reach a larger audience. Now, the channel is available in over 6 countries worldwide, including the United States.
The shows include Hip Daily and Australian Art Network. Hip Daily is a fashion show that talks about the popular clothing and accessories being worn by acting celebrities in Australia. The host is Gillian Henson and she is a former theatre actress. The interviews on the show include notable names such as Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman and it recently won an award for "Most Fantastic Host" by AWN in Perth.
Australian Art Network is a collective of artists and business workers who have come together to raise money for cultural endeavors. Events like public parades, musicals, and operas are a common result of the funds raised by the channel. The narrator is Julie Yung and she has been with the channel for 3 years.
