'It is fantastic to have a diverse cast of local actors to bring this story to life.'
Each successful filmmaking team will receive up to $30,000 to produce 5-15 minutes of content.
The chief football analyst talks to Mediaweek from Russia about 2018 World Cup
Both of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 apps have been developed jointly by Optus Sport and SBS.
Director of sport Ken Shipp: 'Optus almost a gift from heaven!'
The commencement of Rohingya and Telugu services will be announced soon.
SBS will be presenting the 2018 FIFA World Cup from Russia in partnership with Optus Sport.
The match will be shown live, free and in HD on Monday July 23.
The Ropes will premiere on SBS and SBS On Demand later in 2018.
• SBS offering TV viewers something other than 'wall-to-wall reality TV'
Joseph Gersh and Christine Zeitz will sit on their respective boards for five years.
Russia was the biggest shock in semifinal when it failed to qualify for the grand final.
Australia gets its chance to compete on Friday morning early our time when Jessica Mauboy performs.
• SBS kicking off its winter sports season with grand slam tennis
