Emerging Writers’ Incubator Initiative

Applications are open for the Emerging Writers’ Incubator, a nationwide initiative presented by SBS in partnership with Screen Australia, state and territory agencies like VicScreen, and with the assistance of the Australian Writers’ Guild, supporting the development of under-represented screenwriting talent.

Launched in 2021, the initiative was created to invest in the future of an increasingly diverse sector and more inclusive Australian storytelling, by providing a year of paid employment in a leading Australian production company for emerging writing talent reflecting backgrounds and experiences under-represented in the Australian industry.

Applications close on Friday 16 June 2023. 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by early October 2023, with placements in host companies due to commence by the end of November 2023. 
 

Industry Development

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.

Key Talent Production Placements

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.

Key Talent Company Placements

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.

Specialist Placements

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 financed with the assistance of Screen Australia and the Community Support Fund through the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Please note: Applications for the 2022-23 financial year close on 30 June. If you have started an application and wish for it to be considered, please submit your application by 30 June @ 11pm.  Applications re-open for the 2023-24 financial year on 5 July. New guidelines for the program will also be available on 5 July.

Professional Attachments

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 Angie Tassakos, Grants Officer, on 03 9660 3240.

Note: Writers, directors and producers – we support the skills development of these roles through our Key Talent Production Placements and Key Talent Company Placements. 

Applications for the 2022-23 financial year close on 30 June. If you have started an application and wish for it to be considered, please submit your application by 30 June, 11pm. Applications that are unsubmitted by this date & time will need to be resubmitted using the new application form. 

Applications re-open for the 2023-24 financial year on 5 July. New guidelines for the program will also be available on 5 July.