2023 12 12 – Media release
Creators Program
Screen Australia and the Australian Writers Guild (AWG) have announced that applications are now being accepted for The Creators Program. Now in its second year, The Creators is a career acceleration program for talented mid-career writers as they work toward creating their own shows.
Through the program, up to six writers with an existing slate of episodes will be selected to travel to Los Angeles, USA, to attend training, industry conferences, and networking events in 2024.
Building on the success of the 2023 program, this second installment provides selected screenwriters with world-class training, project and pitch development, and networking opportunities to sell their stories in domestic and international markets. I will.
Emmy Award Winner Jeff Melvoin (Northern Exposure, Killing Eve, Designated Survivor), Founder and Chair of the Writers Guild of America Showrunner Training Program, will undertake training and pitching work in the US Provide guidance to screenwriters selected at the shop.
Creators is supported by industry partners Scripted Ink and Film Independent.
Bobby Lomia, Head of Development at Screen Australia, said: “Following the successful first year of The Creators, we are excited to be working with AWG again in 2024 to support a new group of writers. We offer an exceptional opportunity to drive original Australian stories and gain exposure to the US industry while strengthening business acumen and building important connections. It is career-changing for participants and we encourage all qualified screenwriters to apply.”
AWG Chairman Shane Brennan said: “Building on the success of The Creators’ first year, we are delighted to continue supporting this great initiative in 2024. Australian writers are some of the best in the world and this program It empowers them to realize their potential.” ”
Susie Hamilton, The Creators Program Director, said: The success of Year One has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to welcoming the next group of talented writers and creators to this wonderful program. ”
To apply, screenwriters must have recent credits in television, feature films, or theater. and existing interest from the international community. We also require a slate of 3-5 scripted episodic projects currently in development, including one lead project with a draft pilot script to be developed as part of the program. Interested participants must be able to attend between May 4 and May 17, 2024.
Please see the guidelines here for complete eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Applications are now open and close on Thursday 1 February 2024 at 5pm AEDT.
Successful applicants will be notified by Monday, March 11, 2024.
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