Activity: Screen Trades aims to address shortages in the areas of VFX, Production Accounting and Assistant Camera roles for diverse practitioners, by providing a training scheme with industry-focused craft development and professional employment pathways for early career screen practitioners from First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities. Up to 60 participants will engage in craft training, and up to 9 participants will engage in paid professional placements with professional production companies and/or broadcasters. The program is a partnership between Arts & Cultural Exchange, TAFE NSW, and leading industry partners Moneypenny Production Accounting Services, Panavision, NITV, EQ Media Group and Lingo Pictures.

Outcome: The program was a great success with the original target of 60 participants in training activities expanding to include 251 participants, and the original target of brokering 9 jobs in the screen industry surpassed with 34 jobs being brokered with industry partners. Overall pathways were forged for early career practitioners from historically underrepresented communities, establishing strong career trajectories. “The program is a great initiative in providing opportunities for emerging camera assistants as well as encouraging & supporting more female & POC led camera crew!” – Alexandra Anonuevo, participant