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The Opportunity

Inside the Writers’ Room is Screenworks’ annual professional development program giving three early-career screenwriters from regional NSW the chance to observe a professional television writers’ room.

Participants will gain rare insights into the collaborative process behind TV drama or comedy, observing first-hand how professional writers develop stories from concept to screen.



How It Works

With the support of our partners, Easy Tiger, Jungle Entertainment (and a third production company soon to be announced), Screenworks will place three regional NSW screenwriters into writers’ rooms at these respected and prolific production companies.

Each selected writer will:

  • Participate in an “Introduction to the Writers’ Room” zoom session hosted by the AWG in preparation for their in-person placement
  • Spend a minimum of 3 days observing a professional writers’ room
  • Be supported with flights, accommodation (up to five nights), and per diems
  • Travel to the writers’ room location
  • Share their learnings in a short written report at the program’s conclusion.

Who Can Apply?

The Inside the Writers’ Room 2026 program is open to early-career screenwriters living in regional NSW.

Applicants must:

  • Demonstrate strong writing ability (with a sample of TV work, preferably drama or comedy).
  • Show commitment to a long-term career in screenwriting.
  • Be a current Screenworks member.
  • Have lived in regional NSW for at least six months before applying.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on:

  • How the program could help build their industry skills and career.
  • The quality of their previous work, skills, and experience.
  • Their potential to contribute to the growth of screen production in regional NSW.

What Do I Need To Apply?

  • Completed application form
  • CV/resume
  • Writing sample (treatment or script extract, max 10 pages)
  • Proof of regional residency (e.g. driver’s licence)

Definitions, guidelines, terms & conditions:

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

Inside the Writers Room 2026 is supported by Screen NSW. It is delivered in collaboration with Easy Tiger and Jungle Entertainment. Screenworks greatly appreciates the support for our 2026 Inside The Writers’ Room partners.