Regional Producer Elevator Program – 2027

BUILD YOUR CAREER AS A PRODUCER

Strengthen your producing practice, grow your industry network and create a plan for where you want to go next.

What could help you take your producing career to the next level?

Screenworks’ Regional Producer Elevator Program gives two early-career producers from regional NSW the opportunity to invest in their professional development and access the people, knowledge and experiences that can help shape what comes next.

Set your goals for the next 12 months, identify the opportunities that will have the greatest impact on your career, and receive tailored financial support to make them happen.

Whether you’re looking to develop your producing practice, build industry confidence, connect with new collaborators or progress a project, the program is designed to help you move forward in your career with purpose.

The Opportunity

The two successful participants will receive:

• $4,000 professional development support – To fund activities outlined in your approved Career Plan, including training, professional development, conferences, events, markets or industry memberships.
• $1,500 travel support – To assist with travel costs associated with approved professional development and industry opportunities.
• Registration to Screenworks’ Regional to Global Screen Forum (valued at $275) – Connect with screen practitioners, industry leaders and fellow regional creatives at Screenworks’ annual film and TV industry forum.
• Complimentary 12 month SPA Associate membership.
• Additional mentoring and networking support at Screen Forever, where available, for recipients attending Screen Forever.

The program is delivered by Screenworks with the support of Screen NSW and Screen Producers Australia (SPA), with SPA assisting with the assessment of applications.

How It Works?

Applicants will develop a 12-month Career Plan outlining the activities, opportunities and professional development that will help them move towards their career goals.

Your plan could include:

• Producing or other professional development courses
• Industry conferences, events or markets
• Industry memberships or subscriptions
• Other career-building activities aligned with your creative and professional goals.

Your Career Plan should be practical, achievable and clearly demonstrate how the support will help you take your next career step.

Who Is It For?

The program is for emerging to early-career producers living in regional NSW who have achieved some initial industry success and are ready to build on it.

Producers working across all genres and screen forms are welcome to apply, including television drama, comedy, documentary, children’s television, feature film and short film.

Applicants must:

• Be an emerging or early-career screen producer
• Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in screen producing
• Be a current Screenworks member
• Currently live in regional NSW and have lived in regional NSW for at least six months prior to applying.

How Will Applicants Be Selected?

Applicants will be assessed on:

• The quality of their previous work, skills and experience
• Their commitment to a career as a screen producer
• The strength and potential impact of their 12-month Career Plan
• How the opportunity could support their professional development and career goals
• Their potential to contribute to the growth of screen production in regional NSW.

What Do I Need To Apply?

You will need to provide:

• Completed application form
• CV/resume
• 12-Month Career Plan – download and complete the template, then upload it with your application
• Proof of regional NSW residency (e.g. driver’s licence or proof of age card)
• Proof of Australian citizenship

Definitions, guidelines, terms & conditions:

Please read the Program Guidelines and Terms & Conditions before applying.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 10:00am (AEDT), TUESDAY, 1st DECEMBER, 2026