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The FACTory - New Talent Showcase

Industry Presented by VicScreen, The FACTory’s New Talent Showcase presents pitches from the brightest new screen talents from five nations to industry decision makers from around the world.

The FACTory’s New Talent Showcase shines the spotlight on the talents of tomorrow, with projects from Australia, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore and USA. Bold and visionary, these filmmakers are pushing boundaries and making their mark in this live pitch event.

Five projects – featuring a director or producer presenting their first major work – will be pitching to a panel of local and industry decision makers in this showcase.

The 2025 NEW TALENT SHOWCASE PROJECTS include:

CROSSING THE TIDELINE
Director: Andrew Kaineder; Co-Writer: Brett Burcher; Producer: Anna Kaplan
Regen Studios & Stitch Films (Australia)

IN FOCUS
Directors: Barat Ali Batoor & Joseph Nizeti; Producer: Leeanne Torpey
Chaos & Co. Productions (Australia)

THE MYTH OF MONSTERS
Director: Beatrice Leong; Producer: Panuksmi Hardjowirogo
M’GO FILMS (Singapore, Malaysia)

RESTLESS FAREWELL
Directors: Nan Yang & Peiyun He; Producer: Shuhao Tse
Independent (China)

UMBRELLAS OF THE ACROBATS
Director: Mukesh Subramaniam; Producer: Ponvishal Chidambaranathan; Co-Producer: Peter Yam
Elsewhat & Potato Eaters Collective (USA, India)

 

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Session

  • Date & Time

    12:00 – 13:30, Tuesday 4 March 2025

  • Venue

    The Edge

  • Moderators

    Hollie Fifer, Lauren Valmadre

  • Session Producer

    Natalie May