Our Skills Development programs support Victorian key creatives and crew to develop and increase their practical skills and industry knowledge and experience, helping to build and maintain a skilled and professional screen industry workforce.
The suite of programs also provides Victorian companies with greater potential to source local expertise and grow their businesses.
Our Industry Development program supports organisations and guilds to deliver activities that provide skills, capacity and capability development opportunities for a diverse and inclusive range of Victorian key creatives and crew.
We welcome new events, workshops and training initiatives – contact Jana Blair, Manager – Industry and Skills Development, on 03 9660 3273 to discuss your proposal.
Applications can be received at any time.
Acquittal Forms are in your SmartyGrants account under "My Submissions'.
Contact us if you are having issues accessing the form.
Key Talent Production Placements supports early to mid-career Victorian writers and directors to develop their skills through paid, hands-on placements on a production.
The 6 to 12-week placements are offered on local and international film, television and online projects being made in Victoria. To be eligible for a placement, you first need to successfully apply for our Key Talent Placements Register.
You will be notified 6-8 weeks after applying if you have been placed on the register. You will then be considered for placements as they arise, based on your skills and experience as well as the production’s requirements.
If you have any questions before you apply, contact Fergus Harte, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3216.
This program is supported by the Community Support Fund through the Department of Treasury and Finance.
→ Acquittal Form - Key Talent Production Placements
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Key Talent Company Placements support early to mid-career film, television, and games key creatives to develop their skills through paid, hands-on placements in a Victorian screen business.
The placements are offered at established Victorian production and game development companies, generally for 6-12 months. Our primary focus is placements in roles that drive projects forward and are involved in making key decisions i.e. producer.
If you represent a Victorian screen business that can offer a company placement, read the guidelines and our Terms of Trade and contact Fergus Harte, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3216 to discuss your proposed opportunity.
This program is supported by the Community Support Fund through the Department of Treasury and Finance.
→ Mid Stage Form - Key Talent Company Placements
→ Acquittal Form - Key Talent Company Placements
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Specialist Placements fast-track the skills development of early to mid-career Victorian crew in technical roles that are in high demand in Victoria’s screen industry. The paid, hands-on placements are offered on film, television, online, games, animation or VFX productions, or within a Victorian-based screen business.
If you represent a production or screen business interested in offering a specialist placement, read the guidelines and our Terms of Trade before completing the application form. If you have any questions before you apply, contact Laura Emerick, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3206.
If you’re a crew member interested in a placement, apply for our Specialist Placements Register by completing the application form below. Note: Writers, directors and producers – we support the skills development of these roles through our Key Talent Production Placements and Key Talent Company Placements.
This program is supported by the Community Support Fund through the Department of Treasury and Finance.
We're prioritising:
→ Line Producers
→ Location Coordinators
→ Location Managers
→ Production Accountants
→ Production Managers
→ Games – Marketing
→ Games – Artists
→ Games – Engineers
We're also seeking:
→ 1st Assistant Directors
→ DOPs
→ Editors
→ Grips
→ Gaffers
→ Post-Production Supervisors
→ Script Editors
→ Storyboard Artists – Animation
→ Unit Managers
→ Acquittal Form - Specialist Placements
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Professional Attachments support the skills development of early career Victorian crew through paid, hands-on attachments on film, television and online productions being made in Victoria.
The 5 to 12-week attachments are an invaluable opportunity to work alongside an experienced Head of Department or crew member in departments such as camera, animation, wardrobe and production office.
To be eligible for an attachment, you first need to successfully apply for our Professional Attachments Register.
You will be notified 6-8 weeks after applying if you have been placed on the register. You will then be considered for attachments as they arise, based on your skills and experience and the production’s requirements. If you have any questions before you apply, contact Laura Emerick, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3206.
Note: Writers, directors and producers – we support the skills development of these roles through our Key Talent Production Placements and Key Talent Company Placements.
→ Acquittal Form - Professional Attachments
Contact us if you are having issues accessing the form.
Victorian Screen Development Internships provide opportunities for early career Victorian producers and development executives who are traditionally underrepresented in screen to fast-track their careers.
The 12-month paid internships across VicScreen, a broadcaster and a leading Victorian production company help to build content creation skills and knowledge of the current commissioning, funding and production environment in Australia.
The internships are open to people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, or who are First Peoples of Australia, are living with disability and/or are trans/gender diverse.
Applications are currently closed. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and announcements.
Games Development Internship provide opportunities for early career Victorian creators who are traditionally under-represented in games to fast-track their careers to becoming digital games producers.
The 12 to 18-month paid internships across VicScreen and two leading Victorian games companies help to build game development skills and networks, as well as knowledge of the current independent and AAA studio sector, games funding and production environment within Australia.
The internships are open to people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, or who are First Peoples of Australia, are living with disability and/or are trans/gender diverse.
If you have any questions before you apply, contact Fergus Harte, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3286.
Applications are currently closed. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and announcements.
VicScreen is supporting AFL Studios to offer a Production Coordinator placement on Yokayi Footy based in Melbourne. This role is open to First Peoples who are based in Victoria only.
The successful applicant will spend 30 weeks employed by AFL Studios in this newly created position, coordinating logistics across a team of producers, editors, crew members and other internal departments. The day to day is varied with forward planning and organising shoots, booking talent, overseeing the weekly scheduled and communicating to all being a critical part of the role.
Applications are now open and close 11pm Sunday 19 March 2023.
1.) Read the guidelines and our Terms of Trade.
2.) Review the Application Form.
3.) If you have any questions, reach out to the relevant team member below.