Sydney Film Festival is encouraging all Australian-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander film creatives who have begun a career in the film and television industry to apply for the Deutsche Bank Fellowship.

Now in its second year, the initiative offer $20,000 for the winning fellow to further develop their skills through international placement or other professional development opportunities.

The successful 2022 candidate will be selected by a panel of key industry personnel, and the Fellowship will be awarded at the 69th Sydney Film Festival, which will take place June 8-19.