Screen Australia Launches Audience-Intelligence Programs With Tatino Films, Publikum
Screen Australia has unveiled two audience-focused programs designed to strengthen the theatrical reach of Australian feature films, partnering with global film organizations Tatino Films and Publikum to deliver editing mentorship and strategic release guidance to local filmmakers.
The initiatives – First Cut Lab and Impact & Insights – form part of Screen Australia’s refreshed Market & Audience programming strategy and are open to projects not previously supported by the agency. Both are limited to scripted narrative features intended for theatrical release.
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First Cut Lab, delivered with Tatino Films, targets early to mid-career practitioners on narrative features budgeted below AUD8 million ($5.5 million) that are entering or already in post-production. Up to four projects per round will receive workshops and mentorship from a panel of international delegates drawn from festival programming, directing, editing and producing. Tatino Films has previously worked with more than 300 film talents across 50-plus countries on 150 screen projects spanning features, series and shorts.
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Impact & Insights pairs established practitioners – at either late-stage development or post-production – with strategic audience advisor Publikum, whose methodology draws on anthropological research and data analysis to map a project’s potential with domestic and international audiences. Up to three development projects and five post-production titles can participate in each round, with individual Publikum-led workshops informing creative, marketing and distribution positioning.
“Connecting Australian stories to audiences locally and globally has never been more complex, making it critical that filmmakers have access to the right tools, expertise and audience insights,” Screen Australia head of market and audience Rakel Tansley said. “Our aim is to empower filmmakers to maximize the potential for Australian stories to resonate at home and around the world.”
Screen Australia is also launching Audience In/Sight, a broader series of industry presentations and thought-leadership pieces examining how content makers can apply new production and marketing strategies to improve cut-through. The first event in the series – a webinar co-presented by Publikum on making audience data work for individual projects – is scheduled for July 14.
The three initiatives sit alongside three recently launched Narrative Content Market & Audience Programs – Assets, Audience Testing and Channel Management – which Screen Australia said will reopen in the coming weeks.
Jump to Comments Loading comments...Spain vs. Austria odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 12-5 roll
Spain looks to continue their march towards their second World Cup championship since 2010 when they battle Austria in a 2026 World Cup Round of 32 matchup on Thursday. Spain, who are third in the FIFA rankings, won Group H by outscoring opponents 5-0. Austria, meanwhile, finished second in Group J. They defeated Jordan 3-1, lost to Argentina 2-0 and played to a 3-3 draw with Algeria. Austria is looking for its best World Cup finish since taking third in 1954.
Kickoff for Spain vs. Austria is 3 p.m. ET from Inglewood, Calif. The latest Spain vs. Austria odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Spain at -300 (risk $300 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Austria at +900 and a draw at +425. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Spain are -950 to advance, with Austria at +610. Before locking in any Spain vs. Austria picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, check out the Spain vs. Austria predictions from SportsLine's Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup and is on an 25-15-2 run (63%) on WC picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.
Now, Eimer has studied Spain vs. Austria and just revealed his 2026 World Cup picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several World Cup odds and soccer betting lines for Austria vs. Spain:
Spain vs. Austria 90-minute money line | Spain -320, Austria +950, Draw +420 |
Spain vs. Austria over/under: | 2.5 goals |
Spain vs. Austria to qualify for next round: | Spain -950, Austria +610 |
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After examining Spain vs. Austria from every angle, Eimer is leaning Under 2.5 total goals (+106). Eimer sees Spain as being the much more talented side, but hasn't played at their best yet. Austria, meanwhile, are taking part in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and have been one of the more exciting teams so far.
"This is one of the harder to predict Round of 32 matches for me," Eimer said. "If Spain was playing how they should be playing it would be easy, but right now it's a coin-flip of which Spain side shows up." With all of the uncertainties entering the match, Eimer is taking the Under. See Eimer's best bets for Spain vs. Austria at SportsLine, and you can bet the Under in Spain vs. Austria at FanDuel here:
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So what are the best bets for Spain vs. Austria? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Spain vs. Austria, all from expert on a 25-15 roll on World Cup picks, and find out.
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Jack BaerStaff writerThu, July 2, 2026 at 12:37 AM UTC·1 min readMinnesota Twins minor leaguer Walker Jenkins stepped up before Tuesday's St. Paul Saints game in a way that had nothing to do with his top prospect status.
Jenkins, the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, went viral on Wednesday via a video that showed him taking care of a young fan who collapsed while standing with the players during the national anthem.
AdvertisementAdvertisementJenkins noticed the fan wobbling and was soon carrying him off the field, eventually giving him to a staff member at the dugout.
The Saints, the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, confirmed Wednesday morning that the boy, named Lincoln, is doing well and has received some team merchandise.
After helping Lincoln, Jenkins proceeded to go 3-for-5 with a double, triple and three runs scored in a 12-6 win over the Buffalo Bisons. He was a home run shy of the cycle.
The Twins selected Jenkins fifth overall out of South Brunswick High School in North Carolina in the 2023 MLB Draft. He quickly developed into one of the best prospects in the minors, showcasing five-tool talent while playing well above his age at each level.
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By Tony JonesJuly 1, 2026 8:39 pm EDT UpdatedThe Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic.
On the heels of Wednesday night’s blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown — which sent Paul George and multiple draft picks to the Boston Celtics — the Sixers have thrown their hat into the proverbial ring for the star forward, who became an unrestricted free agent after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Philadelphia makes sense from a basketball perspective. The 76ers have enough scoring, depth and ballhandling at the top of the roster to allow James to ease into a role. And with James — or even without him — Philadelphia projects as a championship contender. The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat are also considered among the frontrunners for James’ services.
James, 41, remains an All-Star-caliber player and one of the league’s most impactful talents. The 76ers were eliminated in the second round of last season’s playoffs by the New York Knicks, who went on to win the NBA championship.
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