Business of Comedy

01/09/2026

Ever wondered how to produce your own TV or short film?

Stig Wemyss and Kristy Fuller will be sharing their insights into how they were able to develop, film and sell their TV series’ as well as fund short films.

Hear how film and TV ideas go from concept to screen with film and TV producers Stig Wemyss and Kristy Fuller, then network with fellow industry creatives.

26/08/2026

🎬 Got an idea for a short film or television program, but don’t know how to get it made?

Join filmmaker and producer Stig Wemyss of Mezzanine Films and Kristy Fuller of 1440 Productions for a practical evening exploring how screen projects move from idea to development, production and distribution.

Drawing on their experience creating projects including Photo Number 6, Insufferable, Dying for a Laugh and The Yes Experiment, Stig and Kristy will cover:

🎥 Developing a compelling screen concept
📺 Choosing between a short film and television format
📝 Creating a strong pitch
🎬 Planning pre-production
💡 Producing with limited resources
👥 Building your creative and technical team
🏆 Submitting to film festivals
🚀 Turning one project into future opportunities

The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A and networking with fellow creative industry professionals. Drinks and nibbles are included.

🎟️ Tickets are $35, or FREE for Hard Knock Knocks alumni.

Whether you have a completed screenplay, a rough concept or simply an interest in screen production, come along and discover what it takes to move your idea from imagination to screen.

Book your place now!

02/06/2026

We've submitted the National Cultural Policy Consultation 2026 to the Australian Federal Government based on the three days of the Business of Comedy Conference.

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06/05/2026

Take a listen to session 3, 'Why satire is important for a healthy democracy', featuring Dan Ilic, John Delmenico, Andrew J Nash and Scott Dikkers:

Satire doesn’t just entertain—it sharpens public awareness, strengthens civic engagement, and keeps democratic systems accountable. Featuring speakers from The Onion, The Chaser, and HBO's Silicon Valley.

29/04/2026

The first session titled 'Why the laughter economy matters' is now available as a podcast. Featuring moderator Louise Mahler, and panelists Nina Taylor MP, Dr Mark Gibson and celebrity musician Wilbur Wilde!

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The laughter economy matters because it horizontally dissects film, TV, radio, podcasting, advertising & branding, keynotes and more.

21/04/2026

One of the topics at the conference was 'Why we need satire for a healthy democracy' and here's a perfect example of satire in action. Konrad from Punter's Politics has built up such a following on his comedy channel that he was invited onto the floor to speak at the Senate inquiry into taxing the gas giants.

Konrad Benjamin, a former school teacher who is behind the social media account Punters Politics, tells a Senate inquiry into taxing gas that the issue has fired up his near million followers

21/04/2026

Some 'earned media' from The Age featuring guest speakers Nina Taylor MP, Dr Mark Gibson, Wilbur Wilde, and conference founder, Morry Morgan.

15/04/2026

We talk to Scott Dikkers of The Onion in the studio ahead of his presentation at the Business of Comedy Conference in Melbourne.

Joining the hosts is none other than Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion, and speaker at The Business of Comedy Conference.

13/04/2026

Ever wanted to build and host your own podcast? This is the session for you. Featuring Christina Canters () of Podcast Services Australia (), Matilda Knowles () of Monash University (), Richard Palmer of Triton Digital () and moderator Brad ‘Sheany’ Shean () this session will get you excited, plus educate you in the process, to build your very own podcast.