APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR GLOBAL CONNECT 2026
Global Connect is a competitive, curated co-production program designed for established Ausralian-based film and TV producers seeking global partners and financing. The initiative is held as part of SPA Connect and will take place in person on Monday 27 April 2026, before the main conference begins on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Following the success of UK Connect (2023), Ireland Connect (2024) and most recently Canada Connect (2025), the 2026 Global Connect initiative will focus on India as the primary international partner country, while also welcoming producers from a range of other territories to build a truly global experience.
Global Producers
Carla de Jong Sinking Ship Entertainment Head of Co-Production and International Partnerships Canada
Kyle Irving Eagle Vision Co-owner and Executive Producer Canada
Bianca Balbuena Epicmedia Productions Inc. Film Producer Philippines
Global Agency
Jen Kim KOCCA Australia Assistant Manager South Korea
Cape Quesie Can̈averal Film Development Council of the Philippines Project Development Officer IV Philippines
Rachelle Villaluna Film Development Council of the Philippines Executive Director Philippines
Hear from some of the participants from our Canada Connect program held at SCREEN FOREVER 39 in 2025 and our Ireland Connect program held at SCREEN FOREVER 38 in 2024.
In both iterations of the initiative, dynamic producers and a number of agencies, buyers and distributors joined Australian producers to forge new relationships and launch new projects.
SPA is happy to see several projects progressing and strategic alliances developing between Canada and Ireland, and Australian producers who have participated in our Global Connect program to date.
