Matt and Ben have got the "Greenlight" to bring their "Project" Down Under.

That's right Aussies, the popular U.S series is coming to Australia to find the next Bazz, Bruce or John [Polson].

The Movie Network is behind "Project Greenlight Australia", which is described as "a captivating first time filmmaker competition which will become a 12-part docu-series chronicling the making of a million-dollar budget feature film from the winning script".

Like the states, the winner will get $1 million to make their movie.

The Network is is calling for script submissions from December 1 2004, via the Project Greenlight Australia website www.projectgreenlightaustralia.tv.

The eventual film will be released to theatres.

Movie Networl's Chief Executive Officer Tony Forrest said: “The reason I know Project Greenlight will work so well for us is that Australia is a nation of 20 million people and 18 million of them want to be filmmakers! Wanting to be a filmmaker has really become part of the Australian culture and Project Greenlight will add another dimension to that culture.

"For Movie Network, Project Greenlight is exactly the kind of Australian program we want to invest in - it communicates in a very direct and real way with our audiences, enhances the movie-watching experience, and is a production in which our network can take considerable pride and ownership."

Foxtel Chief Executive Kim Williams said "Foxtel is pleased to be able support Project Greenlight Australia, a fantastic initiative by Movie Network, and another example of the type of unique and innovative programming that is only available on subscription television.

"Project Greenlight Australia will not only provide a rare insight into the incredible process of making a feature film through a television documentary series, but it will also see the dream of a first time filmmaker become reality," he added.

Bob Campbell, Executive Producer for Screentime, said: “Screentime is delighted to be associated with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's great concept for identifying and nurturing new talent. Project Greenlight is a unique opportunity for Screentime to partner MOVIE NETWORK in an ambitious project and to employ both our entertainment and drama departments in one project. We are confident Project Greenlight will be compelling viewing as the process of the selection of a director or a writer-director team evolves into the making of the feature film. It will also provide the winner with a great one-off opportunity and a huge promotional platform to launch the movie.”

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Anyone wishing to direct the next "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles", need look elsewhere.