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New money: $2 million investment in local arts

SBS Studio and Foxtel`s Local Production Fund will spend approximately $2 million per year on Australian arts programs with plans for more.

1 May 2013

Alex Prior

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SBS Studio and Foxtel`s Local Production Fund are spending approximately $2 million per year on Australian arts programs and have plans to increase their commitment, according to Laura Glassman, head of programming for STUDIO and World Movies, SBS’s subscription television channels.

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Alex Prior

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Alex Prior is a digital marketing consultant, the founder of ScreenHub, and a former editor-in-chief of ArtsHub.

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