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 Chris Barker, Manager – Skills and Industry Development, to discuss your proposal.
Acquittal Forms are in your SmartyGrants account under "My Submissions'. Information about how to access your Acquittal Form can be found here.
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 Grants Officers Tim Reid on 03 9660 3236, or Kate Riley on 03 9660 3234.
This program is supported by the Community Support Fund through the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Applications for the Key Talent Placements Register will be moving from 'applications can be recieved anytime' to 'designated rounds'. The next round of applications open 4 April and close 25 April 2025.
→ 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 Grants Officers Tim Reid on 03 9660 3236, or Kate Riley on 03 9660 3234 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 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 Grants Officers Tim Reid on 03 9660 3236, or Kate Riley on 3 9660 3234.
This program is financed with the assistance of the Community Support Fund through the Department of Treasury and Finance.
Please note, the Specialist Placements Register is no longer operational. We are continuing to fund Specialist Placements but now require companies to apply to VicScreen with a nominated candidate. We encourage you to connect with your ideal host and discuss their interest in hosting you as part of their application to the program.
We're prioritising:
→ Line Producers/UPM
→ Location Managers
→ Production Designers/Art Directors
→ Games - Senior Artists
→ Games - Senior Programmers
We're also seeking:
→ 1st Assistant Directors
→ Editors
→ Grips
→ Gaffers
→ Costume Supervisor
→ Sound Recordist
→ Production Accountants/Financial Controllers
→ Sustainability Coordinators
If you are a production company or production, we are currently seeking opportunities for experienced crew in virtual production.
For information about how to apply as a Host Company, reach out to our Skills Development team.
→ Acquittal Form - Specialist Placements
→ Mid-Stage Report - Specialist Placements (only if required by us)
Contact us if you are having issues accessing the form.
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 approximately 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 Ilundi Tinga, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3228.
Note: Writers, directors and producers – we support the skills development of these roles through our Key Talent Production Placements and Key Talent Company Placements.
The next round opens 30 May and closes 25 June.
→ Acquittal Form - Professional Attachments
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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.