360 Degree Films is pleased to announce Josephine Wright as their new Development Producer, a position made possible through Film Victoria’s Internship with a Company Grant.

As the new Development Producer Jo will be responsible for the company’s development slate, working closely with producers John Moore and Sally Ingleton. She is keen to work with filmmakers who have innovative ideas in development that could potentially become documentaries (one-offs and series), digital media productions or low-budget features for 360 Degree Films.

SBS have agreed to a presale for The Trial – the inside story of Australia’s biggest terrorism trial. The one hour documentary is being directed by Joan Robinson and produced by John Moore who have been following the story since 2008, when twelve Muslim men went to court in Melbourne for terrorism offences.

On March 8, Seed Hunter was awarded the Excellence Prize (Yen100,000) at the 17th Earth Vision Environmental Film Festival in Japan. Producer/Director Sally Ingleton was invited to the Festival and attended the screening and Awards night. The film was commended for its ability to weave the important themes of food security, climate change and loss of biodiversity into one story about the power of ancient seeds.

Seed Hunter is a Finalist in the Best Environment Conservation Documentary – Wild Africa Roscar, South Africa. Announced 19-23 April 2009.