In this episode of Ask the Agents, CEO Chelsea Bonner takes a no-holds-barred look at the New South Wales government’s recent budget announcement to build new film studios and why it's completely missing the mark!
If you’re an Australian creative, filmmaker, actor, or industry ally, you can’t afford to miss this deep dive into the real issues plaguing our film and television sector.
Apologies in advance for the rant, but it needed to be said!
Listen in and if you agree, please send this episode directly to NSW Arts Minister John Graham
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or email : shadowarts@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Let’s make sure the people in charge are actually listening to the people in the industry!!!
+ Why studio infrastructure without production funding is putting the cart before the horse
+ The contraction in film and TV production across Australia and what the data really says
+ Global ripple effects from Hollywood to Sydney — and what it means for local creatives
+ Why AI and digital content are replacing traditional acting jobs faster than expected
+ How funding should pivot to legislation, regulation, and actual production support
+ The urgent need to reskill creatives for the digital economy
+ What her agency is doing to future-proof talent, from in-house productions to live performance investment
Spotlights:
+ The surge in online video spend vs traditional broadcast
+ The hard truth about AI voice and avatar tech replacing actors
+ The growing dominance of YouTube, TikTok and short-form digital ads
+ The value of live theatre as a rare space AI can’t yet replace
= If you're clinging to the past, this is your wake-up call. And if you're ready to pivot, this is your playbook.
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