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.
This program is under review, and we are currently not accepting applications.
Please contact the program manager for further information or any queries.
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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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.
This program is under review, and we are currently not accepting applications.
Please contact the program managers for further information or any queries.
Chris Barker, Manager – Skills and Industry Development
Kara Masters, Industry and Skills Development Coordinator
The next round dates will be confirmed soon
→ Acquittal Report - 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 before completing the application form.
This program is under review, and we are currently not accepting applications.
Please contact the program managers for further information or any queries.
Chris Barker, Manager – Skills and Industry Development
Kara Masters, Industry and Skills Development Coordinator
For information on how to apply as a Host Company, reach out to our Skills Development Team to discuss your proposal.
→ Mid-Stage Report - Key Talent Company Placements
→ Acquittal Report - 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.
This program is under review, and we are currently not accepting applications.
Please contact the program manager for further information or any queries.
Chris Barker, Manager – Skills and Industry Development
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 to discuss your proposal.
→ Acquittal Form - Specialist Placements
→ Mid-Stage Report - Specialist Placements (only if required by us)
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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.
This program is under review, and we are currently not accepting applications.
Please contact the program manager for further information or any queries
Kara Masters, Industry and Skills Development Coordinator
→ The next round dates will be confirmed soon
→ 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.