Big ideas, bold storytelling… global thinking
Screen Invaders is an independent Australian production company founded by award-winning filmmaker Joel Kohn.
With a focus on bold, genre-driven storytelling, the company develops and produces high-end scripted content for global audiences across film, television, and digital platforms. Its mission is to tell genre-focused, character-driven stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking—grounded in world we live in, while transporting audiences into fun, thrilling story realms push the boundaries of imagination.
Screen Invaders is currently developing a diverse slate of genre-bending projects and has just completed production on its debut streaming series, Gnomes—a STAN Original comedy-horror set for release in 2026. With a passion for innovation and a global mindset, Screen Invaders is well positioned to meet the demands of today’s international market—and is ready to invade your screens! Stay tuned for more announcements.
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A new STAN Original series, GNOMES is a comedy-horror for audiences of all sizes.
Best described as Gremlins meets Hot Fuzz, GNOMES is a returnable, genre-bending dramedy that combines laugh-out-loud comedy with spine-tingling horror.
The series stars Asa Butterfield (Sex Education) and Megan Smart (Class of ’07), alongside a stellar ensemble of well-known Australian talent. Currently in post-production, GNOMES is set to premiere in 2026.
UNIVERSITY CRIME SERIES
In other big news, Screen invaders has partnered with Fremantle Australia and Boat Rocker, Scripted (Orphan Black) for Carmady, a new detective, crime series set at University.
The show has been co-created by Andrew Savva, Joel Kohn and Paul Jenner, with Jenner set to pen the pilot script. Sian Davies is also attached as set-up director and EP.
Stay tuned for more announcements.