Emerging Producer Placement Program

You must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:

• Be an emerging producer who currently resides in NSW.  
• Have at least one credit as producer on a short film or web series.
• Identify from one or more of the following under-represented groups:
  
  • • Regional NSW
    • Western Sydney
    • First Nations people
    • People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
    • People living with disability
    • LGBTQIA+ people.

Priority for one placement will be reserved for emerging First Nations Producer.

Applicants must also adhere to the general eligible requirements under the Screen NSW Terms of Trade.

You are not eligible to apply if you are an established producer with 3 or more screen credits.

You will need to complete an online expression of interest detailing how you meet the Selection Criteria and why you believe the attachment would be of value to you at this point in your career.

Successful applicants will show:

• A demonstrated understanding of production budgets  
• Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines  
• Analytical and research skills, and the ability to collate information and write reports using a variety of software packages  
• An ability to work independently and to exercise initiative, sensitivity and discretion
• A knowledge of current development and project financing practices within Australia.  

All applications are assessed against a common set of five criteria. 

Applications will be assessed by a panel of Screen NSW staff including Sector Investment Managers. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, and subsequent recommendations will be considered by the Head of Screen NSW.

The first placement will begin early 2024, with the dates to be mutually agreed by both parties.

You will be notified by email by January, along with an interview invitation.

You will be notified of your unsuccessful application in January via email.