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ABC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Ange Postecoglou
Introduced by Australian Story presenter Leigh Sales When manager Ange Postecoglou took English football team Tottenham Hotspur to victory in the Europa League, it was the greatest triumph in a career full of dazzling achievements. No Australian has previously managed an English Premier League team, let alone won a European trophy. Despite the recent win, Postecoglou has had a roller-coaster ride during his two years managing the Spurs and faces an uncertain future. But the uncompromising Australian has never taken the easy path. 'Game of Life' airs 8pm Monday on ABCTV and iview
ABC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
‘Backstage Pass' for The Assembly students
21 May 2025 The ABC has launched a program called Backstage Pass to further assist the group of media students from The Assembly to explore a career in the industry. The award-winning series features a class of Autistic media students, mentored by three-time Walkley winner and host Leigh Sales, as they learn their craft and interview well known Australian personalities. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, actor Sam Neill and former AFL star Adam Goodes were among those interviewed in season one. Starting next week during filming for season two, Backstage Pass aims to broaden the students' understanding of the opportunities across the media industry, from creative to technical roles as well as offering additional practical knowledge and experience. The Backstage Pass sessions include: Practical studio operations session Career pathways exploration (Bus Stop Films, TAFE, AFTRS, Macquarie University, tertiary options) Industry Q&A about entry-level media roles and insights from on-air talent Social media, content creation and personal brand-building Behind-the-scenes tours (ABC News, triple J, ABC TV studios) Host Leigh Sales said: 'Most people think of on-air jobs when they think of TV and radio roles, but the reality is that those jobs represent a tiny fraction of the work that goes into producing media content. I'm glad we can give our new crop of Assembly participants a good look at the full range of possibilities in the industry.' Several students from season one have been employed on the new series, including two student mentors and three crew assistants while other members of the first series have continued to develop their skills at the ABC and externally. The Assembly was recognised with a Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network award at the Screen Producers Awards earlier this month and was shortlisted for a 2024 AACTA Award. The Assembly S2 airs later this year on the ABC. The Assembly S1 is available for streaming on ABC iview. Media contact Nikki Tugwell, ABC Communications
ABC News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
ABC factual titles shine at Screen Producers Awards
9 May 2025 Seven ABC programs including three factual titles have been recognised at the Screen Producers Association awards last night on the Gold Coast. The Assembly was honoured with a separate Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network award for making a significant contribution, through excellence or impact to diversity and inclusion. Produced for the ABC by Helium, The Assembly warmed the hearts of Australian audiences in 2024 as Leigh Sales mentored Autistic journalism students as they learn their craft and interview well known Australian personalities. Stuff the British Stole (produced by Wooden Horse and WildBear) won Documentary Series Production of the Year and Tony Armstrong's Extra-ordinary Things was named Entertainment Production of the Year (Fremantle). Two of the ABC's most successful programs Bluey and Fisk underscored their stellar 2024 each collecting an award. The No.1 most streamed show in the US last year, Bluey (Ludo Studios) was named Animated Production of the Year while Fisk S3 won the Comedy Series Production of the Year (produced by Origma 45). Outstanding ABC Acquisition After the Party (produced by Lingo Pictures & Luminous Beast) starring Robyn Malcolm was awarded Miniseries of the Year. Bad Ancestors (produced by Purple Carrot Entertainment) which originated from the ABC's Fresh Blood initiative won the Online Series Production of the Year. ABC Director Content Jennifer Collins said: 'These awards reflect the ABC's commitment to bold and creative titles made possible through our partnerships with Australia's best independent producers. We're incredibly proud of these wonderful programs recognised by the Screen Producers Association.' The 23rd Annual SPA Awards were held on the final night of the Screen Forever conference, which is attended by the leading Australian and international industry practitioners involved in all aspects of producing, creating, writing, directing, distributing and financing screen content. Media contact Nikki Tugwell, ABC Communications
