Our Skills Development programs support Victorian key creatives and crew to develop their practical skills, deepen their industry knowledge and strengthen their experience. These programs help build and sustain a highly skilled and professional screen workforce in Victoria.
The suite of programs also provides Victorian companies with greater opportunities to source local expertise and grow their businesses.
Industry Capability - on a Production supports mid-career Victorian screen industry workers to find placement opportunities that build their careers.
Writers and directors can use the program to develop their skills through paid, hands-on placements on a production. Candidates for these opportunities can be sourced through the VicScreen Key Talent Register, or productions can nominate a preferred candidate who will be assessed for eligibility before application.
Mid-career Victorian crew in high demand below the line technical roles are also able to access the program to boost their careers. These placements are fully credited with the role they undertake and include structured mentoring and supervision to ensure meaningful skills development. See the list of target roles here.
Please contact the program managers for further information or any queries prior to application.
Chris Barker, Manager - Skills and Industry Development
Kara Masters, Industry and Skills Development Coordinator
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, costume and production office.
Attachment opportunities are offered on VicScreen-supported projects. Productions determine which departments can host an attachment and can either propose their own candidates or select candidates from the VicScreen Professional Attachment Register. Candidate eligibility for the program is assessed prior to engagement.
Please contact the program manager for further information or any queries.
Kara Masters, Industry and Skills Development Coordinator
→ Acquittal Form - Professional Attachments
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VicScreen Skills Registers assist early to mid-career Victorian crew by developing their skills through paid, hands-on placements on a film or television production in Victoria.
Please note:
→ VicScreen is not currently accepting new applications for the Skills Registers.
→ See our resources section for more information about independently seeking opportunities in the industry.
→ Candidates cannot be on both registers at the same time.
Writer and Director Placements: Early to mid-career Victorian Writers and Directors.
Professional Attachments (Crew Roles): Professional Attachments are training opportunities for early-career below-the-line crew roles with a department.
The 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.
Please contact the program manager for further enquiries about this program.
Chris Barker, Manager - Skills and Industry Development.
For information on how to apply to the Industry Development Program, contact Chris Barker, Manager - Skills and Industry Development, to discuss your proposal.
→ Acquittal Report - Industry Development - Programs
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