Screen Australia has announced the latest recipients of its Skills Development Fund and BTL: Next Step initiative. The recipients will share in more than $900,000 in industrial development funding to address skills shortages and build capacity for Australia’s screen workforce.
Procrivitas: 1st AD Michael Boyle and DOP Meredith Lindsay. Photo by David Der Parker.
Since its launch in April 2023, Screen Australia’s Industry Development Initiative has provided more than $5 million in training and skills development for more than 500 industry professionals.
These initiatives were introduced to address skills shortages in junior roles and expand the capacity of Australia’s film industry workforce. The Skills Development Fund is designed to help production companies, game development studios and film companies offer work-based learning, while BTL: Next Step is designed to help mid-career practitioners move beyond their current field of expertise. We will help you improve your skills.
The host companies and individuals supported through BTL: Next Step are: Boom Tracks Pty Ltd – Sound Designer Placement (VIC): Andrew Richards of VIC Cosmic Dino Studio (Water for Birds, 112 Days) – Line Producer Placement Placement (QLD): Michael Olive (Teletubbies – Let’s Go!, In Limbo) from QLD Cutting Edge Post Pty Ltd – Post Supervisor / Post Producer Placement (QLD): Ashlee Smale (My Kitchen Rules, Dream Homes Season 1) from NSW Jungle Entertainment – Production Manager Placement (NSW) ): Belinda Dean of NSW Lingo Pictures Pty Ltd (Cloudy River, The Way, My Way) – Location Manager Placement (NSW): Estee Chang of NSW Princess Bento Pty Ltd (Play Dirty, Prosper) – Special Effects Supervisor Placement (VIC): Lily Ford (Young Women and the Sea, Class of 2007) from NSW SAM Content – Line Producer Placement (NSW): Penny Jope (Memory Lane Seasons 4 and 5, Hot Potatoes: A Wiggles Story) from NSW Sweet Shop Green Pty Ltd – Post Production Supervisor Placement (VIC): Nick Venn (VFX and Post Producer) from VIC Walking Fish Productions Pty Ltd – Post Production Supervisor Placement (VIC): Amy Browne ( Welcome to Yiddishland, A Will for the Woods) from VIC
The programs/projects supported through the Skills Development Fund are:
Kangaroo Beach Digital Team – Cheeky Little Media Pty Ltd: The funding will support Cheeky Little, an Australian producer of animated children’s content, to develop an in-house digital division specializing in the production and distribution of content for YouTube. Masu. The skills development plan will focus on skills and competencies in digital distribution and channel building, supported by experienced mentors and specialized industry training. In doing so, Cheeky Little aims to establish a team of digital experts in the children’s entertainment space to address a notable gap in the industry. Pasture Skills Development Plan – Salty Games Pty Ltd: Salty Games aims to establish a lasting gaming industry in the Northern Territory by leveraging local talent and creating an environment that reflects the Northern Territory’s rich culture. A game development studio. With this funding, Salty Games aims to strengthen its team’s capacity by providing targeted training and mentorship in key areas of game production, management and technical expertise, addressing skills shortages across the region. I am. PROCLIVITAS Skills Development – LMF Production No1 Pty Ltd: PROCLIVITAS is the debut feature film from writer/director Miley Tannecliffe and producer Kate Sepalovich and is being filmed in Western Australia. Through this funding, production company Lake Martin Films will train costume supervisors and special effects technicians, and work to upskill first-time ADs, DOPs, and production managers through a combination of structured instruction and on-the-job training. It’s planned. Increased production in Western Australia. Screen Warriors On-the-job Training – Veterans Film Foundation Limited: Screen Warriors is a training and career development initiative that creates a pathway into the film and television industry for Australian Defense Force (ADF) veterans. This on-the-job training project will provide three graduates of the Screen Warriors program with the opportunity to work as accounting assistant staff at Moneypenny, a production accounting platform. Here, participants will receive tremendous guidance and training on the real work in addition to their credit-boosting career. Bump Season 5 Career Acceleration Plan – RPRD #10 Pty Ltd: Bump is Stan’s popular drama series produced by Roadshow Rough Diamond, one of Australia’s acclaimed production companies. For Season 5 of Bump, Roadshow Rough Diamond will use this funding to promote three roles that will provide career acceleration opportunities during production: Line Producer, Assistant Location Manager, and Assistant Editor. I will. Spreadsheet Champions Skills Development Plan – GoodThing Productions Company Pty Ltd: Through the feature-length documentary ‘Spreadsheet Champions’, GoodThing Productions will use this funding to develop three comprehensive skills development plans across multiple stages of post-production and delivery. It will be developed through key roles. VFX Artist, Post Production Deliverables Editor, Access Coordinator. With this skills development plan, the company hopes to foster strong, ongoing relationships with up-and-coming creators, provide opportunities for career advancement, and continue to collaborate on future projects.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following industry development initiatives:
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