# Toni Collette's Film Project Backed by Screen Australia

> Toni Collette's directorial debut 'The Best Of' wins Screen Australia funding among 75 projects.
- Title: Toni Collette's Film Project Backed by Screen Australia
- Summary: Toni Collette's directorial debut 'The Best Of' wins Screen Australia funding among 75 projects. Toni Collette's film 'The Best Of' receives AUD16.9 million…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/toni-collette-directorial-debut-75-projects-screen-australia-1236909731
- Author: Naman Ramachandran
- Published: 2026-10-13T04:21:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toni collette, the best of, screen australia, 75 projects, aud16.9 million, feature directing debut, entertainment, culture
## Toni Collette's Directorial Debut
Toni Collette will make her feature directing debut with 'The Best Of', her screen version of Graeme Simsion's bestselling novel.
## Screen Australia Funding
The project is one of 75 projects sharing more than AUD16.9 million ($11.7 million) in production and development money from Screen Australia.
## Production Partners
Collette produces alongside Christopher Simon. The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other's lives after spending decades apart.
## Key takeaway

Toni Collette's film 'The Best Of' receives AUD16.9 million from Screen Australia for its 75 projects.