Screenworks Regional Crew Pathways Program

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Screenworks in partnership with Netflix is calling for  applications for their next Regional Crew Pathways Program. Being delivered with support from Screen NSW, Screen Queensland and the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), this entry level initiative will provide six candidates with a highly sought after opportunity to get their first professional paid crew role in the Film and Television industry.

Trainees from 2023 with Netflix and Screenworks. Left to: Agustina Maruca – Screenworks, Enya Flett – 2023 trainee, Willow Inman – 2023 trainee, Am’i Gray – 2023 trainee, Debra Richards – Netflix, Louise Hodgeson – Screenworks

The Regional Crew Pathways Program is a two-step training program that includes an initial AFTRS ‘On Set On Boarding’ course followed by paid placements i early entry crew roles for six selected participants (two from Northern Rivers NSW, two from Far North Queensland and two from a regional area soon to be announced.) over six months. There are up to 20 spaces available in the AFTRS ‘On Set On Boarding’ course and the six trainees will be selected from these participants to advance into the paid placements.

This program provides training and screen industry career pathways for regional people and directly addresses identified below the line skill gaps in addition to building screen production capacity in regional areas.

Screenworks and Netflix encourage applications from young people from diverse backgrounds who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access work opportunities. In particular, people with a qualification in screen and media, or from areas with complementary skill sets such as hospitality, fashion design, hair and makeup, accountancy, event management and carpentry. Successful applicants will gain practical on the job training, networking opportunities and industry immersion.

For more information, visit screenworks.com.au 

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