'The Long Run' was supported through the Canberra Screen and Games Fund.
09 July 2026
In brief:
- The Canberra Screen and Games Fund and the former Canberra Screen Investment Fund support the local creative industry.
- Funding has helped major film, television and digital gaming projects come to life.
- This article lists Canberra screen projects released in 2026.
Canberra's screen and digital gaming industry is thriving.
The Canberra Screen and Games Fund and the former Canberra Screen Investment Fund have helped many major projects come to life on our screens and several are being recognised at a national level.
TV series “Austin”
Canberra had a big role in bringing ABC comedy series Austin to life.
The series was supported by the former Canberra Screen Investment Fund and was also partly filmed here in the capital.
Season 2 was recently nominated for 3 TV Week Logie awards:
- Silver Logie — Best Lead Actor in a Comedy (two nominations)
- Best Scripted Comedy Program.
You can watch Austin on ABC iview.
TV series “Stuff the British Stole”
ABC series Stuff the British Stole is back for Season 3 and Canberra has a behind-the-scenes role.
Part of the show’s post-production was completed here in the ACT.
Screen Canberra and the ACT Government supported the new season through the Canberra Screen and Games Fund.
Find out more on the Screen Canberra website.
Uppercut Games’ “Magicians: The Devil’s Deal”
Screen Canberra is celebrating a major milestone for a game developed by Canberra-based studio Uppercut Games’ Magicians: The Devil’s Deal.
The game was recently announced at the XBOX Games Showcase – one of the world’s most-watched gaming events.
The game was supported by the Canberra Screen and Games Fund.
It is set for release in 2027. You can watch the trailer on XBOX’s YouTube channel.
Documentary “The Long Run”
The Long Run follows the journey of the Indigenous Marathon Project squad and Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) Ambassadors Jonathan Thurston and Lance Franklin.
Thurston and Franklin mentor 12 First Nations runners as they prepare for the TCS New York City Marathon in just six months.
The film was supported through the Canberra Screen and Games Fund and produced by local company Good Shout with support from Wolf Lab Studio, and the Nine Network.
You can watch on 9Now and Stan.
Documentary “A New Anzac”
A new SBS documentary gives viewers an inside look at the redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial (AWM).
Follow along as construction teams and AWM staff outline the plans for the project, while explaining the rich history of the museum that they must preserve.
The series was supported by the Canberra Screen and Games Fund.
Watch it now on SBS on Demand.
Documentary “Judgement: Cases That Changed Australia”
A new ABC documentary series follows four key High Court cases: Mabo, Marriage Equality, Immigration and the right to Vote.
The series was supported by the Canberra Screen and Games Fund.
It is available to watch now on ABC iview.
Documentary “Under a Bamboo Sky”
Under a Bamboo Sky is a new Australian feature documentary made in recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII.
The documentary tells the story of a group of Australian prisoners of war by using personal recollections of soldiers, sailors and airmen.
It was produced by WildBear Entertainment with support from the former Canberra Screen Investment Fund.
The film is available to stream now on Netflix.
How do I apply for funding?
Considering producing a feature film, TV series, or video game?
There are a range of funding pathways available to support local talent and creative businesses in the ACT.
Find out more on the Screen Canberra website.
Canberra locations on screen
As locals we love to see our city on the big screen. Canberra has been a backdrop to several films and TV shows.
Discover which Canberra locations have been featured on screen in this Our Canberra article.
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