Regional Crew Pathways Program – 2024

Are you based in Northern NSW or Far North Queensland and dreaming of working on a film set? If you’re equipped with a qualification in screen and media or possess transferable skills from another industry, we have an opportunity tailor-made for you.

Backed by Netflix investment and supported by Screen NSW, Screen Queensland and AFTRS, Screenworks is proud to bring the next instalment of the Regional Crew Pathways Program in 2024. 

The Regional Crew Pathways Program is a 2-step training program, including an AFTRS ‘On Set On Boarding’ workshop and paid, 6-month placements in early entry crew roles for up to 6 selected participants. 

The program provides training and career pathways in the screen industry for people living regionally, in addition to directly addressing crewing skill gaps identified within the industry. 

We are seeking 2 individuals from Northern NSW and 2 from Far North Queensland (more regions to be announced soon) for 6-month below-the-line crew placements.

If you’re a production company or mentor interested in taking on a fully paid trainee, we’d love to hear from you!

Here’s How Regional Crew Pathways Program Works:

1. Apply for the 3-day ‘On Set On Boarding’ course, conducted by AFTRS. This course will give you everything you need to know about starting work on a film set, from on-set etiquette, paperwork and reading a call sheet, to the different roles in each department. Participants will also learn what makes a great CV and how to apply for work on a crew.
2. Successful completion of AFTRS’s 3-day ‘On Set On Boarding’ course grants you eligibility to apply for the Netflix Regional Crew Pathways Program.
3. The selected trainees will receive fully paid, contracted entry-level employment on film and TV productions for 6 months.

What You’ll Gain:

• 6 months paid employment.
• Screen credits, employable skills and industry networks.
• Practical, on-the-job training to current industry standards.
• A foot in the door for future work.

Key eligibility criteria:

For NSW applicants:

• You must reside in one of the 9 following Northern NSW LGAs: Ballina, Bellingen, Byron Shire, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed Shire.

For Queensland applicants:

• You must reside in one of the following 14 LGAs: Cairns Region, Isaac Region, Whitsundays Region, Mackay Region, Townsville City, Charters Towers Regional, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire, Hinchinbrook Shire, Burdekin Shire, Cassowary Coast Regional, Tablelands Regional, Mareeba Shire, Douglas Shire, Etheridge Shire, Croydon Shire, Carpenteria Shire, Burke Shire, Cook Shire.

For all applicants:

• You must have completed studies at a higher education or a registered training organisation in screen, media or related screen studies, OR be working in an area of transferable skills – e.g. hair and makeup, hospitality, building or electrical trade.
• You must be 18 or over by 31st July 2024.
• You must not be in full-time education by 31st July 2024.
• You must be able to commit to a 6-month full-time traineeship.
• This must be your first paid position in a film and television crew role.

Key Dates:

• The deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 21 August, 2024.
• Successful applicants will be notified before the 31 August, 2021.
• In the week commencing the 1st of September, Queensland participants will begin the AFTRS’s 3 day ‘On Set On Boarding’ course.
• 6-month industry placements will begin in September 2024.

How to Apply:

Complete the application form for Northern NSW or Far North Queensland. Indicate your commitment to the program via your application and upload your CV.

We are looking for people who are passionate about starting a career in the screen industry and can commit 6-months full-time to the traineeship. We particularly want to hear from young people from diverse backgrounds or those who would otherwise not have the opportunity to start a career in the industry.

These traineeships are aimed at graduates from screen and media courses provided by TAFE and universities.

Screenworks and Netflix are strongly committed to increasing diversity across all sectors of the screen industry. We encourage all applications to this program regardless of an applicant’s gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Have Questions?

Contact Screenworks at [email protected] or (02) 6681 1188 for assistance.

This is your chance to kickstart your career in the screen industry. Apply now and seize the opportunity to make your mark in the world of film and TV!

Screenworks is proud to partner with Netflix, Screen NSW, and Screen Queensland to deliver this initiative. Join us in shaping the future of regional filmmaking!