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Screen Australia announces recipients for crew skills programs

Screen Australia has announced the latest recipients to share in over $380,000 of Industry Development funding – bridging skill shortages and boosting the capabilities of the Australian screen workforce.

The Dispatcher Access Coordinator Trainee Amy Marks. Photo credit: Ben King. 

The Programs/projects supported through the Skills Development Fund are: 

  • Ghost Pictures Pty Ltd – Crowded House - Private Universe Documentary: Through the production of the upcoming Crowded House documentary, Ghost Pictures will upskill emerging post-production professionals in the specialised field of archival content – building capability in this area and strengthening the Australian screen industry’s ability to preserve and showcase archival material. 

  • Never Too Small Pty Ltd – Online Crew Pathway: Production company and YouTube channel Never Too Small, in partnership with Haven't You Done Well Productions, will utilise this support to create a clear pathway for crew to develop real-world skills in online production, bridging the gap between traditional media and the fast-moving online content industry. 

  • Paradise Productions No.1 Pty Ltd – Return to Paradise Series 2: For the second season of BBC Studios’ Return to Paradise, Paradise Productions have built a Development Plan to grow and support specialised training in three key shortage areas: script supervisors, post-production coordinator and assistant director. 

  • Perpetual Entertainment Production Pty Ltd – Production Coordinator Upskilling: With this support, Perpetual Entertainment will upskill three production coordinators across NSW and WA to become production managers or a post producer.   

  • Production Company 60Forty Films, with Werner Film Productions providing production services – The Dispatcher Access Coordinator Training: The Dispatcher will utilise this support to source, train and employ local access coordinators to; educate crew on inclusivity, remove barriers for cast and crew through reasonable adjustments and create active and incidental opportunities to increase representation both in front of and behind the camera. This multi-tiered approach aims to produce a blueprint for an inclusive production, no matter the budget.   

The following host companies and individuals supported through BTL: Next Step are:  

  • Drama Queen – Production Manager Placement (NSW): Serena Hunt (Phi and Me, Night Bloomers) from NSW. 

  • Helium Pictures Pty Ltd – Production Manager Placement (NSW): René Tahija (Renegade Nell) from NSW.  

  • Australian Production House Pty Ltd – Production Accountant Placement (QLD): Kym Melzer (Godzilla x Kong, Ticket to Paradise) from QLD.  

  • Poster Boy Productions Pty Ltd – Production Manager Placement (VIC): Lauren Kate Nichols (Strange Creatures, Urvi Went To An All Girls School) from VIC.  

  • Poster Boy Productions Pty Ltd – Post Production Supervisor Placement (NSW): Pooja Pillai, producer and voice artist from NSW.  

For more information on Industry Development support, click here.