SPA Practitioner Program
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SPA Practitioner Program 2024
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Summary
Run by Screen Producers Australia, the SPA Practitioner Program is a 12-month initiative giving participants access to a suite of SPA industry programs and events. Screen NSW is seeking expressions of interest from mid-career producers to nominate to the 2024 program, commencing in January.
As part of the program, practitioners will:
- Receive one SCREEN FOREVER 38 accreditation for the conference being held 19-21 March 2024 on the Gold Coast, and the Online Global Market held 26-27 March 2024
- Receive either a full SPA or Associate membership depending on full producer credits
- Be eligible to have their entry fee waived for one nomination into an eligible category in the SPA Awards
- In addition to Business Essentials, mid-career practitioners will also have access to Business Essentials: Navigating Growth
- Have the opportunity to attend a Taking Your Scripted TV Project to Market short course.
Key information
- Opportunity: 12-month industry program access
- Applications open: 22 November 2023
- Applications close: 13 December 2023 (5pm AEDT)
Program objectives
The objectives of the program are to:
- Boost the development of screen content producers' careers through training and professional development opportunities
- Create and build community and networking opportunities within the industry over a targeted 12-month period.
Contact & support
Screen Industry and Audience team
[email protected]
Eligibility
Assessment process
Your application will be assessed on the basis of your experience and your expression of interest relating to the program.
Related Funds
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Emerging Producer Placement Program
Paid placement over approx. 6 months
The Emerging Producer Placement Program is an opportunity for emerging producers to gain fast-tracked experience working at both Screen NSW and local production companies.
Travel funding
AIDC Travel Support
$1750 per person
This travel round provides a limited number of NSW screen practitioners working in factual with funding support to attend the 2024 Australian International Documentary Conference from March 3-6, 2024.
