SCREENWORKS PROGRAMS

Upskill your career through a diverse and relevant range of professional development workshops, seminars and events.

How we structure our programs:

Screenworks delivers three different levels of programs to provide more practical and progressive pathways to success for regional screen practitioners at every level of experience. 

  • Skills Advancement Series – A series of workshops and intensives (in-person and online) to address skills development for both above and below-the-line roles, for early entry to more advanced screen, media and digital games practitioners.

  • Career Advancement Program – A series of pathway programs designed to support regional people who have been identified through Screenworks programs as demonstrating talent, potential and commitment, as well as being open to regional talent who may not have engaged with Screenworks previously.

  • Project Advancement – Initiatives to empower regional screen creators to develop authentic regional stories that are market savvy, including a mentored studio-style Creative Residency program, and the AACTA Pitch Regional Landscapes – nurturing  ideas and talent to broaden the representation of NSW communities in the Australian screen industry.

Skills Advancement Series

Unlock opportunities, connections and benefits across the regional screen industry with our professional skills development events open to all, including online webinars, face-to-face events and networking opportunities. Get started with our Top Tips and Useful Links.

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Career Advancement Programs

Career Advancement Programs support individuals living in regional NSW to advance their careers through increased industry connections, mentoring and guidance for above-the-line practitioners, and through onset employment and training for below-the-line practitioners.

Regional Crew Pathways Program

Regional Crew Development Program – delivered by Screenworks, backed by an investment of $500,000 from Netflix and supported by the NSW Government, provides free skills training and work experience on productions for people based in regional Australia.

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A development program designed to give screenwriters the opportunity to sit in and observe professional writers working on a television story in a writers’ room environment. Learn more.

A development program for early-career screen producers, giving them the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and implement a career development program that elevates their career. Learn more.

A bespoke career development opportunity designed to increase the skills and industry experience by supporting a tailor-made career plan and providing relevant screen industry introductions. Learn more.

Project Advancement Programs

These high-level programs progress each selected individual’s skills and projects to reach audiences and industry connections in Australia and globally.

AACTA PITCH: Regional Landscapes

Have a great idea for the next classic Aussie film? AACTA Pitch: Regional Landscapes gives aspiring Australian creatives the chance to develop a feature film that celebrates Australian stories inspired by our stunning regional areas. Pitch your idea to key industry figures and receive developmental support to take your script to market.

Learn more.

Creative Residency Program

A pilot program to empower regional screen creators to develop authentic regional stories that are market savvy, through a mentored studio-style Creative Residency program.

More information coming soon.

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