Screen Producers Association

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The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) was formed in 1956 and was originally named the Film and Television Production Association.

The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) is the industry body that represents Australian independent film and television producers on all issues affecting the business and creative aspects of screen production.

SPAA members include television, feature film, animation, documentary, TV commercial and interactive media production companies as well as services and facilities providers such as post-production, finance, distribution, casting agencies, legal companies and other service-based companies. SPAA is a not-for-profit association, funded from member levies and fees. It is not subsided by government or commercial organizations.

SPAA represents its membership on industry policy through representations with government, film and television bodies, broadcasters, legal firms and major industry players. This representation enables members to have an effective say in government decisions, industrial relations and commercial negotiations with broadcasters and distributors.

SPAA offers advice on industrial relations and policy as well as guidance on intellectual property, business affairs and negotiations with government film funding bodies and broadcasters. Through special events and seminars SPAA also offers professional development and networking opportunities. The 2 main events of the year are the SPAA and Fringe Conferences.

[[SPAA Conference]] The annual SPAA conference is the largest and most significant screen industry gathering in this part of the world. SPAA 07 will focus on the Asia Pacific and developing relations in this region.

Attendees include key Australian and international practitioners involved in all aspects of producing, creating, distributing and financing screen content. The program offers a mix of interviews, panel discussions, workshops, and social events with opportunities for business development and networking in a relaxed environment.

Dates: 13 - 16 November 2007 Where: Gold Coast, Australia

[[ SPAA Fringe]] The cutting edge conference for the next generation of producers, directors and writers and aimed exclusively at the emerging film and television maker.

It is an inspirational three day forum focusing on the business and creative aspects of film and television production presented by industry leaders and icons and brought to you by the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA).

Date: to be confirmed Where: to be confirmed