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This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Getty Images⁠⁠⁠, home to market-leading creative and editorial content from the world’s best photographers and videographers.

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Aven Yap speaks with Arran Birchenough from our podcast sponsor Getty Images in the show’s first deep dive into archive.
Busting the stereotype that archive is only relevant for historical documentaries, Arran explains why it matters for scripted and factual producers alike. He unpacks the difference between copyright and intellectual property rights, and how the same shot can carry very different risk depending on the story and how it’s used.
Arran also shares his story of joining Getty in 2001 at the time of the September 11 attacks, and talks about Getty’s ethically trained AI tool.
If you’ve ever had questions about licensing images or footage for use on a project, this episode is a great place to start.

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Listen to hear Arran discuss:
Why archive is not just vintage historical footage but contemporary news and pre-shot creative content
The difference between copyright and the intellectual property rights inside licensed content, and where the risk actually falls
Why the same Sydney Harbour Bridge shot carries wildly different risk depending on how the story is told
Why you should talk to an archive house during development to build your projects around sizzle reel or pitch content, not come in during the pressure of post-production
How Getty’s AI tool is trained only on licensed, released content and indemnified for on-screen use
How licensing can be reworked around ad revenue for YouTube channels

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Further information about Getty Images:

Website: https://gettyimages.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getty-images

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettyimages

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gettyimages

Getty Images Scripted Services: https://engage.gettyimages.com/86dwgnc9c-ScriptedContent-APAC#/en/Getty_Images

Getty Images Archive: https://engage.gettyimages.com/the-archive#/en/modal/home

Arran Birchenough on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arranbirchenough

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This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by ⁠Aven Yap.
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Thanks to ⁠Getty Images⁠ for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for historical, contemporary or creative footage, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettyimages.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠Getty Images⁠⁠, home to market-leading creative and editorial content from the world’s best photographers and videographers.

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Loani Arman speaks with Shonee Samia: actor, stunt performer, motion capture performer, producer, game developer and national powerlifter.
Ten years after a brain tumour diagnosis and being told she had six months to live, Shonee shares how facing her mortality made her more deliberate about her life and her career, including why she started her company, Mana Film Productions.
Plus, her big idea to credit and protect performers as their work becomes data.

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Listen to hear Shonee discuss:
The difference between courage and recklessness, and why it’s important to be selective about your work rather than pushing through
How a six month prognosis made her more deliberate about her choices
How powerlifting discipline helps her handle rejection and changes on set
What an intense rehearsal day taught her about recovery and workload management
Why she started Mana Film Productions to “build the door” instead of knocking on it

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Further information about Shonee Samia:
Shonee’s website: https://www.shoneesamia.com
Shonee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoneesamia
Shonee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonee_samia
Shonee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shoneesamia
Shonee on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14628341

Further information on Mana Film Productions:
Website: https://www.manafilmproductions.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoneesamia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manafilmproductions

Links to dive deeper:
An example of Shonee’s Motion Capture work: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuytOv5Jthn
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/nesia-daily/shonee-samia-part-one-finding-passion-for-the-screen/106664554
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/nesia-daily/shonee-samia-wins-screen-professional-of-the-year-2026/106664556
https://www.openpowerlifting.org/u/shoneesamia
Shonee’s APL National Recap Video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DN7k3NqEweT/

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This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by Loani Arman.
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Thanks to ⁠Getty Images⁠ for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for historical, contemporary or creative footage, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠gettyimages.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠Getty Images⁠, home to market-leading creative and editorial content from the world’s best photographers and videographers.

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In this episode, Kirsty sits down with Sue Maslin AO, the producer behind films including The Dressmaker, Japanese Story and Road to Nhill, to work through one of the biggest questions currently facing the industry: why aren’t good Australian films being seen in cinemas?
Sue explains why she believes the theatrical model is structurally broken, from financing and release models to a level of marketing support that puts us at a disadvantage against international films. She also shares some real ideas for change, including a private equity film fund and marketing rebates.
The episode also includes a breakdown of the work Sue did behind the scenes of The Dressmaker to build their audience and reach over $20m at the Australian box office just over a decade ago.
With the Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers announcing last week that they will be recognising Sue as their 2026 National Cinema Pioneer of the Year, this is a timely interview and well worth a listen for anyone working in feature films in Australia.

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Listen to hear Sue discuss:
The “spectacle, emotion and experience” formula that made The Dressmaker $20 million at the Australian box office
How she started building her audience and inviting them into the world of The Dressmaker before it even began production
Why streamer investment is now one of the only ways films of scale get financed, and the conflict this creates with exhibitors
The case for a private equity film fund run by industry risk takers, not screen agencies

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Further information about Sue and her work:
Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-maslin-ao-2823972
The Film Art Media website: https://www.filmartmedia.com
The Dressmaker (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2910904
Japanese Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304229
Road to Nhill: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120025
The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers Honours Industry Icon Sue Maslin AO as the 2026 National Cinema Pioneer of the Year: https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/the-society-of-australian-cinema-pioneers-honours-industry-icon-sue-maslin-ao-as-the-2026-national-cinema-pioneer-of-the-year

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This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by ⁠Kirsty Stark⁠.
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Thanks to ⁠Getty Images⁠ for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for historical, contemporary or creative footage, head to ⁠⁠⁠gettyimages.com⁠⁠⁠.

This episode is sponsored by Getty Images, home to market-leading creative and editorial content from the world’s best photographers and videographers.

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In this episode, Robbie Miles speaks with Jairo Alvarado, manager and co-founder of Redefine Entertainment, about building a career and a company on your own terms.
As a Literary Manager, Jairo has progressed from a junior executive job at Warner Brothers to launching his own management firm. He supports filmmakers with their projects and careers, giving creative feedback and helping position them in the industry.
He and Robbie discuss why risk is the lifeblood of creativity, how reputation and people management can make or break a career, and why it's important to build relationships ahead of individual transactions while creating your own work.

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Listen to hear Jairo discuss:
Why risk is the lifeblood of creativity and how playing it safe can be a dangerous choice
Why quality beats quantity when building relationships
The two questions he asks every artist to test whether they have real authorship and vision
Why people management and conflict resolution matter as much as craft
How to keep your eyes on the big picture so one project doesn't box you in
Why you don't need millions to make your first film

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Further information about Jairo Alvarado:
Jairo Alvarado on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jairoalvarado
Redefine Entertainment: https://www.redefineent.com
Redefine Entertainment on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redefine-entertainment
Redefine Entertainment on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redefineent

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This Deep Dive interview is hosted and edited by Robbie Miles.
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Thanks to ⁠Getty Images⁠ for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for historical, contemporary or creative footage, head to ⁠⁠gettyimages.com⁠⁠.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠Getty Images⁠, home to market-leading creative and editorial content from the world’s best photographers and videographers.
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Aven and Loani wrap up all of your screen industry news from August, starting with the funding threats facing Screen Queensland and Screen Tasmania, and what deep cuts could mean for productions, crews and small businesses.
They cover the ABC's restructure of its Indigenous Department and the fight for First Nations content, Screen Australia's 2026 Screen Currency report, and AI copyright rulings from Germany to Indonesia.
Plus, it's festival and market season, with 37 South, TIFF's new financing market and the upcoming BBC Studios Creator Lab Australia.
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Links to topics mentioned in this episode:
Qld government $50m commitment to Screen Queensland: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105920

Screen Tasmania budget cuts and downsizing: https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/film-industry-fears-screen-tasmania-could-lose-its-role-attracting-productions

Tasmanian Filmmakers Alliance: https://tafa.au/

ABC restructure of Indigenous Department: https://tvtonight.com.au/2026/08/abc-folds-indigenous-department.html

Screen Australia Screen Currency 2026 report: https://screencurrency.screenaustralia.gov.au/

Nicole Del Prado's post on kids content hours: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7496353005244538880/

German court ruling against Suno AI (GEMA): https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/german-court-ruling-against-suno-sends-global-warning

Getty Images indemnified AI tool and subscriptions for creators: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/ai/generation

Indonesia AI copyright law draft: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/indonesias-copyright-rewrite-puts-google-ai-platforms-notice-2026-07-17/

37 South Market and Melbourne International Film Festival: https://if.com.au/three-australian-features-selected-for-tiff-financing-market/

BBC Studios Creator Lab Australia applications: https://www.mediaweek.com.au/bbc-studios-launches-creator-lab-australia-with-sbs
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Thanks to ⁠⁠Getty Images⁠⁠ for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for historical, contemporary or creative footage, head to ⁠⁠gettyimages.com⁠⁠.