Are you interested in a career in Film/TV as a Writer, Producer or Director? Are you thinking about becoming a Digital Content Producer, Marketing Director or Social Media Manager? Or perhaps you’d like to explore potential job opportunities in Games, Animation or VR?
Screenworks in partnership with Southern Cross University is offering two Screen Media industry mentorship places to recent graduates (2021, 2022) and students in their 2nd or 3rd year of study (i.e. who have completed at least 8 units) in Screen Media and related disciplines (Music, Art & Design, Writing, Digital Media) at Southern Cross University.
The mentorships will provide two students with 3 x one-hour consultations with a screen industry professional in their chosen field of interest. The mentors will be chosen to suit each of the selected applicants’ skills and career aspirations and will be highly regarded professionals actively working in the screen industry.
Applications are open from Friday 15 July 2022 for four weeks.
This opportunity would suit 2nd or 3rd year students or recent graduates who are looking to get practical advice and/or more hands-on experience in a particular area of screen industry work. The mentorships can include targeted career conversations about working in film, TV, digital production, animation, games or AR/VR, as well as hands-on experience of particular areas of work such as directing, producing, writing, camera, sound, production design, and digital media. On-set experiences such as working on a commercial, music video or film shoot may also be arranged as part of the mentorships at the mentor’s discretion. Each mentorship will be tailored to the individual participant according to the career interests and ambitions specified in their applications.
The selection committee will be looking for motivated students who have achieved outstanding results in their studies, who show a commitment to pursuing a career in the screen media industry and demonstrate potential and talent.
Selection of the two students will be completed in consultation with the Southern Cross University Chair of Creative Arts and Screenworks executives. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of August, with mentorships taking place before the end of 2022, subject to the availability of suitable mentors.
As well as answering a number of application questions, you will be asked to submit your CV and examples of work you are most proud of.
Testimonials From Recent Southern Cross University Mentorship Participants
Felicity Pengilly (2021 Mentee)
Mentor: Sara Tagahoade, Kiosk Films (Brisbane)
“Sara and I were a perfect mentor/mentee match, connecting creatively and building a professional rapport. We discussed what film sets look like, how they run, what makes up a film crew and big versus small budgets. I was given research tasks to investigate what preparation goes into the making of TVC’s, films and short documentaries and we discussed what my role would be on an upcoming project. Whilst on set, it was my job as a runner to tend to whatever the crew needed. This included but was not limited to running errands, collecting catering, assisting wardrobe, transporting talent, helping the art department set up rooms for filming and general housekeeping. I took time to pick the brains of as many crew as possible during downtimes to gather information about their roles and views of set life.
To have an experience like this has been life changing for me. When I started my degree in 2019, I wanted to upskill, having already made a footprint with my own freelance Digital Media business. Deciding to choose more screen based subjects for my degree was the best decision I have ever made. I found my true calling with this mentorship. My career goals are strong and unwavering, and I cannot wait for the future.”
Joie Swepson (2021 Mentee)
Mentor: Susie Forster, Byron Bay Multimedia
“Very simply, it is the best thing that has happened to me during my time at SCU. I cannot recommend this program enough!
I have been able to ask my mentor Susie for advice and direction both in terms of the industry, understanding the roles and responsibilities, how these differ depending on the production and a little about the screen culture in Australia. Susie was open and available and I got to discuss new opportunities and my current employment. I have been able to get real world experience on a feature film, and am in the process of getting a paid position in a production.”
The 2022 Screen Industry Mentorship Program is presented by Screenworks in partnership with Southern Cross University
