Australian television is struggling to cope with the disruptions caused by digital technologies and streaming services. While other territories are facing similar challenges transforming how drama is funded, commissioned, and experienced by audiences, there are some aspects of Australia’s television market that make it distinctive.

This panel will present recent research investigating Australia’s television economy, how Australia’s situation compares to other countries and the difficulties facing producers of scripted content.

Moderator

Karl Quinn, Senior Culture Writer,  The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald

Producer

Amanda Lotz, Transforming Media Industries Program Leader, Digital Media Research Centre, QUT

Speakers

Amanda Lotz, Transforming Media Industries Program Leader, Digital Media Research Centre, QUT

Anna Potter, Associate Professor of Creative Industries, USC