Queensland-based location manager Roger Paul almost got into the screen industry as an assistant when the 'X Files' was filming in his street in Canada. Instead, his journey to becoming a location manager has been a little more winding.
Media Mentors Australia has opened applications for management and leadership training for early career HODs or 2ICs ready to take the next step in their careers.
“One in five people in Australia experience disability. It’s time to bring the issues which put up barriers for these people in the screen industry to the fore."
The Victorian Government has unveiled a $5.4 million skills and training package aimed at professionals across film, TV and games, including a $3.6 million plan to establish a specialist digital games and VFX school.
An aircrew member, journalist, office worker, and former lawyer are among ten Victorians to secure screen mentorships as part of the Make It conference.
The “How'd you get that job?” series examines career pathways. Hugo Koehne tried various industries on for size before he ended up as a production assistant and producer. He talks to Denise Eriksen.
Costume designer Pele Hehea explains her path to working in film and TV, and how she wants to create space for people who ordinarily wouldn't have access to a career in the arts.
Gary Sweet will play a fictional version of himself in a six-part comedy which is being developed by Rachel Griffiths and writer/actor Maddie Dyer.