Werner Film Productions

13/01/2023

So stoked to be nominated alongside such fabulous programs. Surviving Summer S2 starts filming soon! 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ 🏄

Congratulations 👏 to the 5 finalists in the 2022 'Children's Production of the Year' category 🙌

• MaveriX (ABC) - Brindle Films.
• PM's Daughter (ABC) – Fremantle Australia.
• Surviving Summer (Netflix) - Werner Film Productions.
• First Day (S2) (ABC) - Epic Films.
• Barrumbi Kids (NITV) - Ambience Entertainment & Tamarind Tree Pictures.

⭐ SPA Member voting closes 11.59pm AEDT, Tue 28 Feb!

⭐ SPA Members vote here: http://bit.ly/3WkRMTc

SPA Awards are proudly supported by Screen Queensland, City of Gold Coast, Screen Australia, Disney Studios Australia, Media Super, The Post Lounge.

01/01/2023

Looking for some fantastic content to binge? Crazy Fun Park is here and all 10 episodes are now available to stream on iView! We would love to hear what you think 🤡🤡🤡



ABC TV + iview
Australian Children's Television Foundation

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/crazy-fun-park

21/12/2022

TV: Barbara Ellen’s 10 best shows of 2022

Check out this list of fabulous TV Shows that launched in the UK this year.

We are absolutely thrilled that The Newsreader made the list amongst such amazing programs!

Stay tuned, The Newsreader Season 2 coming in 2023

Fire-breathing fantasy, hot drama in the kitchen, a tale of five sisters, many arrows, a lone boy, the wide open plain – and delicious Sicilian excess

04/12/2022

We can't wait to share Crazy Fun Park with you all.

Coming 1st January to ABC TV + iview .

Australian Children's Television Foundation

30/11/2022

'The Newsreader' (Season 2 Trailer) - IF Magazine

The Newsreader Season 2 coming to ABC TV in 2023

The second season of ABC's 'The Newsreader' will travel from election night 1987, through the shocks of the Hoddle Street shootings and the Stock Market Crash, the complexity of the he**in crisis, towards the protest and pageantry of the 1988 Bicentenary.

29/11/2022

'Crazy Fun Park' (Trailer) - IF Magazine

The fun starts in 33 days.... and it never stops!

Nicholas Verso's Crazy Fun Park tells the story of Chester (Henry Strand), an introverted teen who makes the incredible discovery that his recently deceased best friend, Mapplethorpe (Stacey Clausen), is one of a group of ghoulish teens who haunt the abandoned fun park on the edge of town.

19/11/2022

Renewed: Surviving Summer | TV Tonight

Surfs Up!!!!

Surviving Summer returns for Season 2.

Surf's up for teen drama series, set to return to the beaches along the Great Ocean Road.

18/11/2022

Enormous congratulations to our talented writers Kim Ho and Michael Lucas who picked up an AWGIE award from the Australian Writers' Guild for their work on The Newsreader Season 1.

31/10/2022

Happy Halloween!
Welcome to Crazy Fun Park, where the fun never stops... ever 🤡 ABC TV + iview Australian Children's Television Foundation

Welcome to Crazy Fun Park, where the fun never stops... ever 🤡

20/10/2022

Huge congratulations to Amelia Ford for her AACTA nomination for editing in Surviving Summer!

18/08/2022

We are ecstatic with the reception of The Newsreader's UK launch on BBC2 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

20/06/2022

We are so excited to be awarded the Logie for Most Outstanding Drama last night! Thank you to our fantastic cast and crew for all their hard work.

and Congratulations to the fabulous Anna Torv for winning the Logie for Most Outstanding Actress. So very deserved!!

15/06/2022

Werner Film Productions | Opportunities

We are hiring!

Werner Film Productions is looking for a DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR.

This role is Melbourne based, with our main office located in Fitzroy. The position is full time (40hr week) and is a two-year fixed term contract. We are ideally looking for someone who is available to start asap.

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative project support to WFP’s executive team members in running the company’s active production slate. As part of a small team in a growing production business the Development Coord is a key member of the WFP team.

For a full position description please head to https://www.wernerfilmproductions.com.au/opportunites

Applications can be submitted via [email protected] Submissions will close at 17.00 on 22 June 2022.

We really encourage anybody who feels interested in this role to reach out and apply. And if you have any questions at all, send them on through to the above email.

We look forward to hearing from you!
The WFP Team

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Immediate Start $ 60000 - $ 65000 per annum; 4 weeks annual leave; 10% Superannuation Two-year fixed term contract

08/06/2022

Could this Aussie surf drama be the next teen hit for Netflix?

Wow! Check out this great article to see what the fabulous Sky Katz, Kai Lewins, and Producer Joanna Werner have to say about Surviving Summer!

And please let us know what you thought of the show, we are really excited to hear!!!

Surviving Summer is now streaming on Netflix.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81032078

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/could-this-aussie-surf-drama-be-the-next-teen-hit-for-netflix-20220606-p5are5.html

Shot over 10 weeks on Victoria’s Surf Coast, Surviving Summer is the latest series from the creator of the internationally successful Dance Academy.

06/06/2022

Massive congratulations to our ensemble cast for taking out most OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES 2022 in the Equity Foundation Ensemble Awards. We are absolutely thrilled by this honour.

Of Drama winner, The Newsreader, the judges said: “This cast was an ensemble in the truest sense of the word; every character was strong no matter what size the role, working together as a tight knit unit, with brilliant performances across the board. An immensely enjoyable and watchable show that accurately reflected the cultural and political landscape in which it was set”.

And a special thank you to our wonderful friend and Casting Director Nathan Lloyd Casting!

05/06/2022

Sunday plans sorted!
Surviving Summer now streaming on Netflix!

https://www.netflix.com/title/81032078

01/06/2022

Sky Katz talking Surviving Summer on CBS LA.

Only 2 more sleeps until Surviving Summer drops on Netflix! We can't wait for you all to see the show!!!

https://www.netflix.com/title/81032078

21/05/2022

We are very excited to be acknowledged with 6 Logie nominations for The Newsreader.

If you feel so inclined please cast your vote for The Newsreader in the Most Popular Drama and for the fabulous Anna Torv as Most Popular Actress.
www.tvweeklogiesvote.com/

Congratulations to all of our incredibly talented cast and crew.

Most Popular Drama - The Newsreader
Most Popular Actress - Anna Torv
Most Outstanding Drama Series - The Newsreader
Most Outstanding Actor - Sam Reid
Most Outstanding Actress - Anna Torv
Most Outstanding Supporting Actor - William McInnes

18/05/2022

Mark your calendars...Surviving Summer is coming to Netflix on 3rd June 2022!

https://www.netflix.com/title/81032078

08/03/2022

First look from the set of ABC ME horror comedy CRAZY FUN PARK

First look from our current show in production, Crazy Fun Park. We can't wait to share more with you!

Filming is underway in Melbourne on ABC ME’s horror comedy series Crazy Fun Park, with images from the set revealing a first look at the key cast in character.

02/03/2022

BBC, NBCUniversal Latin America Nab Rights to Australian Drama ‘The Newsreader’

We are so proud of this show and are excited to announce the sale of The Newsreader in 80 territories internationally.

Anna Torv and Sam Reid star in the Australian TV drama, set in a newsroom in the 1980s.

07/12/2021

‘Fires’, ‘The Newsreader', 'New Gold Mountain', 'The Dry', 'Nitram', among early AACTA winners - IF Magazine

Congratulations to Emma Freeman and Melinda Doring for taking home AACTA Industry Awards for their amazing work on The Newsreader.

Dramas have dominated this year’s AACTA Industry Awards, with Fires, New Gold Mountain, and The Newsreader taking home half of the television awards on offer at this evening's virtual ceremony.

23/11/2021

Anousha Zarkesh, Nathan Lloyd lead winners at CGA Awards - IF Magazine

Huge congratulations to our friend and colleague Nathan Lloyd Casting being recognised with 2 Casting Guild Australia awards for his work on The Newsreader and All my Friends Are Racist. Incredibly well deserved.

Anousha Zarkesh and Nathan Lloyd have once again led the charge at the annual Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) Awards, scooping the major prizes across television and film at Saturday's virtual ceremony.

05/11/2021

The voting for the 2021 AACTA Awards is open and you still have a few days left to have your say. If you are an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA)member, jump onto https://tv.aacta.org/page/2021-nominees/ to watch and vote for your favourites - which just may happen to be The Newsreader! Round 2 voting closes closes at 5pm AEDT Monday, November 8

Loved The Newsreader but not an AACTA Member? Jump online to https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/aacta-audience-choice-awards-2021-vote-for-your-favourite-star/news-story/ed474e25b173239caf6b80b1763c1567 to vote for the cast and series in the AACTA Audience Choice Awards. Audience choice voting closes at 11:59pm AEDT Sunday November 7.

The winners will be announced at the AACTA Awards on December 8 at the Sydney Opera House, broadcast on Channel 10!

03/11/2021

Nicholas Verso's 'Crazy Fun Park' whirs to life for ABC ME - IF Magazine

We are really excited to share our newest project with you, a tween horror-comedy "Crazy Fun Park". We are working with the talented creator Nicholas Verso, to bring you this scary, funny and moving story about grief and friendship which will appear on ABC Me. We are making "Crazy Fun Park" alongside the ABC and ACTF, and with the support of Screen Australia and Film Victoria.

Writer/director Nicholas Verso is teaming up with producer Joanna Werner for ABC ME horror-comedy series Crazy Fun Park, which has begun production in Victoria.

30/10/2021

AACTA Awards 2021: nominations | TV Tonight

Huge congratulations to the cast and crew of The Newsreader with the show being recognised with 10 AACTA award nominations.

Nominees include The Newsreader, Wakefield, Mr. Inbetween as awards return to Network 10.

28/10/2021

Savannah La Rain set to make waves in 'Bosch and Rockit', 'Surviving Summer' - IF Magazine

Check out Savannah La Rain's chat with Inside Film Magazine. Sav plays the wonderful 'Bodhi' in our YA series 'Surviving Summer' which is coming to Netflix in 2022.

When it comes to filming back-to-back projects, one could do worse than swapping out Byron Bay for the Great Ocean Road.

26/10/2021

We recently had the pleasure of working with the National Boys Choir of Australia on the set of The Newsreader when seven members of the Choir had the opportunity to perform on the show.

The National Boys Choir of Australia have recently put the call out for boys in grades 1 and 2 to audition for a limited number of positions which will be available in the 2022 Elementary Choir.

With unique performing opportunities, like working with Werner Film Productions and performing at the annual Carols by Candlelight, the National Boys Choir of Australia offers a welcoming and supportive environment for young boys to grow and develop as performers and individuals.

For more information, or to organise an informal audition with The Choir, visit https://nationalboyschoir.com.au/events/2021-auditions/

07/10/2021

If you are an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) member, you have one day left to jump onto AACTA TV to watch and vote for The Newsreader!

For more information, see https://www.aacta.org/aacta-awards/voting-2021/

07/10/2021

Series Mania Brings Your Fave TV Creators To Melbourne | Film Victoria

Book your tickets to Series Mania to get a sneak peak at our upcoming series, Surviving Summer! Join Creators Joanna Werner & Josh Mapleston along with Director, Ben Chessell on October 14th for a look behind the scenes at this exciting new teen surf drama for Netflix!

Series Mania returns to Melbourne this October with an incredible four-day television event, delivered free and online through a partnership between Film Victoria and ACMI. Today, the online festival revealed a world-class lineup of speakers as part of Screen Industry Day.

23/07/2021

Werner Film Productions | Opportunites

We are hiring! Werner Film Productions are looking for an Executive Assistant / Office Manager to join the team. Head to https://www.wernerfilmproductions.com.au/opportunites to check out the full position description.

Please email any questions and applications to [email protected]

Werner Film Productions is a dynamic Film and Television production company based in Melbourne. Helmed by Company Director and award-winning Producer Joanna Werner, the Company has an active and growing slate of projects targeted to the local and international content market. Working alongside a sma...

12/07/2021

ABC announces new drama The Newsreader to premiere in August

ABC announces new drama The Newsreader to premiere in August

Starring Anna Torv and Sam Reid, the ABC has announced The Newsreader premieres on Sunday 15 August at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

04/03/2021

Screen Australia announces development funding for 21 projects | Media centre - Screen Australia

The good news just keeps on coming! We’re in development for The Family Doctor : A six-part television series created and written by Offspring co-creator Debra Oswald, with Michael Lucas (Five Bedrooms). Watch this space!

Screen Australia has announced over $730,000 of development funding for six feature films, 12 television dramas and three online projects.

17/02/2021

‘Surviving Summer’ YA Surfing Drama Shoots in Australia for Netflix and ZDF

Check out ‘Surviving Summer’ in this recent Variety article. We’re so excited to share our wonderful cast and wildly talented crew with you all!

Production begins this month on “Surviving Summer,” a teen-surfing drama series for Netflix and ZDF Enterprises. The show is produced by Werner Film Production, a three-time Emmy-nominated Australi…

17/02/2021

Surf's up: Netflix and ZDFE co-order Werner Film Productions' 'Surviving Summer' - IF Magazine

We're thrilled to share the news!!

Netflix and Germany's ZDFE have co-commissioned a 10-episode teen surfing drama from Werner Film Productions, set to get underway in Victoria later this month.

30/11/2020

Exciting news out of Werner Film Productions!

14/10/2020

Screen Australia releases Gender Matters KPI update and new industry data | Media centre - Screen Australia

Systemic change is not something that happens overnight and we recognise that there is still more progress to be made. We hope to gain valuable insights from this three-year KPI reporting period, as we continue to work towards achieving gender parity.

Screen Australia today announced it is on track to meet its new Gender Matters KPI at the end of 2021/22.

13/10/2020

Ready for This (2015) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia

Five years have flown by!

From the multi-award winning producers of Dance Academy and Redfern Now, comes READY FOR THIS, the 13-part story of six teenagers, all elite in within their own field, who have come to live at Arcadia House to pursue their dreams. For some it’s the opportunity of a lifetime, for others it’s a la...

12/11/2019

Screen Australia announces Story Development funding for 26 projects | Media centre - Screen Australia

We’re delighted to have received funding from Screen Australia for Leyland Brothers: Monster Hunters. Looking forward to developing with our great creative team!

Seven television dramas, nine online projects, nine feature films and a podcast will share in almost $900,000 of Story Development funding.

13/09/2019

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Delighted that Riot has been nominated in this year's !

The ATOM Awards recognise the best of Australian and New Zealand screen content from the education sector and screen industry professionals.