SA filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou named recipients of the Talent Gateway initiative

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South Australian filmmakers and twin brothers, Danny and Michael Philippou, have been named as the recipients of Talent Gateway and the Global Producers Exchange 2022, Screen Australia and Australians in Film (AiF) announced on October 12.

The two joint initiatives are aimed at supporting established Australian creatives in an increasingly global market by connecting them with key US decision makers and expanding their skills.

The Philippou twins, also known as RackaRacka, are online purveyors of comic action. Between Facebook and YouTube, RackaRacka has over 2 billion views and over 6 million subscribers.

Named one of Variety’s FameChangers, and ranked fifth on the Australian Financial Review’s Cultural Power List, the brothers have won numerous awards, including the Best International Channel Streamy Award, Best Overall at the Online Video Awards and the AACTA Award for the Best Web Show.

The Phillipou brothers.

Danny and Michael have just finished directing their debut feature film Talk to Me produced by Causeway Films.

Screen Australia CEO, Graeme Mason, congratulated the boys and other recipients on their recognition.

“In such a global market we’re passionate about cultivating a strong pipeline of Australian screen projects and talent to gain exposure in the US, and leverage opportunities to reach international audiences and create strategic international alliances,” Mr Mason concluded.

READ MORE: Four Australians of Greek heritage named SA’s top young Instagram influencers.

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