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Applications Open for Talent Gateway and Global Producers Exchange

Screen Australia and Australians in Film (AiF) announce the return of the Talent Gateway program and the Global Producers Exchange. These initiatives are designed to support established Australian creatives to expand on their skills and connect with key US decision-makers, as well as help position Australian projects for success in the global market.

Screen Australia COO Grainne Brunsdon said, “These flagship initiatives offer great value by connecting Australian talent with significant international opportunities. They have a lasting impact by helping local creatives advance their careers and build the scale of their work in the competitive global market. We are delighted to partner with Australians in Film on the fourth instalment of these successful initiatives.”

Australians in Film Executive Director Peter Ritchie said, “Australian screen storytelling and culture continues to be one of our country’s leading exports. Case in point; just look at the phenomenal success of Bluey and its impact in the US and around the world. It is therefore essential for Australian screen professionals to have the most up to date market knowledge and craft skills required to produce content that the world can enjoy. AiF are again thrilled to work with the amazing team at Screen Australia and Australia’s best film and television professionals on the next round of these two prestigious professional development programs.”

Global Producers Exchange

This program provides Australia’s leading producers with the skills, knowledge, access, and relationships necessary to succeed in the global market, and to attract foreign investment and marketplace partnerships for Australian scripted content.

Up to six production companies / producers will be selected to participate in the Global Producers Exchange development lab of roundtables and masterclasses with key US-based screen decision makers, and individualised 1:1 mentorships. Each delegate will receive up to $60,000 to support their involvement in the program which runs March to July 2025. Funding will also be used to work with writers and directors to quickly develop, refine and market the scripted projects on a participant’s slate based on feedback and positive interest from mentors and US executives throughout the program.

The initiative aims to give Australian IP and cultural stories the opportunity to be developed with internationally-based collaborators who possess a global outlook and a proven track record of success with international audiences, and to help position projects for success in the global market.

For eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the guidelines here.

Applications close 5pm AEST Thursday 31 October 2024.

Talent Gateway

The Talent Gateway program provides Australian screen creatives who have a high level of recent international success with the skills, knowledge, access, and relationships necessary to succeed in the global market.

Up to six delegates will be selected to participate in roundtables, masterclasses, introductions with key US-based screen decision makers, and individualised 1:1 mentorships. Each delegate will receive up to $20,000 to support their involvement in the program, which runs from March to July 2025. Funding will also be used to develop, refine and market the IP on their slate that receives any positive interest to quickly engage international partners for their careers and projects.

For further details, eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the guidelines here.

Applications close 5pm AEST Thursday 31 October 2024.