Ausfilm will convene a working group to address below-the-line workforce capacity with the Office of the Arts, Screen Australia, the state screen agencies, AFTRS and NIDA, with aims to ultimately develop a national framework to support growth.
The South Australian Film Corporation has launched a new workforce development strategy to grow the state's industry and see it secure a greater share of domestic and international production activity.
Screen Australia has unveiled three new initiatives aimed at boosting below-the-line capacity, including support for mid-career practitioners, work-based learning opportunities, and training for people from adjacent industries or returning to screen after a career break.
Film Victoria has entered a new era as VicScreen while announcing more than $42 million of funding across two programs.
We cannot ignore the talented and skilled people that want to work in this industry, if only accommodations could be made for their personal circumstances, argues Brad Nisbet.