Crew Development Program

The Crew Development Program from Screen NSW offers intensive training and paid production placements (with mentorship) for NSW entry-level and mid-career crew from underrepresented backgrounds.

The program addresses the lack of representation and skilled-crew shortage in NSW by fast tracking entry-level and mid-career ‘below the line’ practitioners via department-specific training delivered by program partners Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), TAFE NSW and The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

Program objectives

The objectives of the Crew Development Program are to:

• Provide ‘set ready’ training and opportunities for entry-level and mid-career NSW-based ‘below the line’ practitioners from under-represented communities to support sustainable career pathways

• Partner with key training institutions (AFTRS, TAFE NSW and NIDA) to cohesively address the current skilled-crew shortage in NSW

• Develop ‘on the job’ skills through NSW production placements and meaningful industry mentorship for selected candidates to launch enduring careers

• Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a vibrant and accessible screen industry.

Eligibility

Read more about eligibility and other application requirements on the website.

Applicants must be part of at least one of the following under-represented areas:  

• Regional NSW  

• Western Sydney  

• First Nations people  

• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds  

• People living with disability  

• LGBTQIA+ people 

• People from low socio-economic backgrounds. 

How to apply

Read more about eligibility and other application requirements, including how to apply, on the website.