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Demystifying Contracts for Creatives: Protecting Your Work and Securing Your Future

Whether you’re developing a script, adapting a novel, or producing a short film, these skills are essential to protect your intellectual pro

The Secret to Casting Success: How to Stand Out in Auditions

Breaking into the world of acting can feel like an uphill climb. Landing that breakthrough role often depends on more than just...

Mastering the Art of Working with Talent in Film & TV

In the world of film and television, directing great performances is an art that relies not just on technical expertise but on the...

How (Not!) to Pitch to Commissioners: Unlocking the Art of Persuasion in the Screen Industry

For screen creatives, the art of pitching is a unique blend of excitement and anxiety. Crafting a story, nurturing it with your vision,...

Breaking Into TV Directing: A Roadmap for Aspiring Directors

Here are some core skills and strategies to consider if you’re setting your sights on directing for television

Mastering the Art of Funding Applications: Unlocking the Key to Creative Success

For many producers and creatives, securing government funding is essential to making their vision a reality. But the process of applying for

Understanding Mental Health in the Screen Industry

In the fast-paced world of the screen industry, where creativity and performance take centre stage, mental health often lurks in the...

Making it to Hollywood: What Does it Take to Turn the Dream into Reality?

Whether you’re fresh out of drama school or have been pursuing smaller gigs, that coveted “big break” seems like the ticket to fame,...

How To Create A Powerful Personal Brand: A Guide for Screen Industry Professionals

In the fast-paced and competitive screen industry world, having a strong personal brand can be the key to standing out and advancing your...

Unleash Your Creativity: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Mentor in the Media Industry

Are you a budding creator looking to navigate the exciting yet complex world of media and entertainment? Do you dream of making a mark in...

How to Write a Hot Web Series: Tips for Creators

Creating a web series is an exciting venture that allows creators to showcase their storytelling skills to a global audience. However,...

My take on Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 – Serena Hunt

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival – I highly recommend it if you like comedy! It is one whole month, with hundreds of shows all ov

Lisa Wang's First Job

To kick off another iteration of Media Mentors' My First Job series, we interviewed Lisa Wang (Please Like Me, The Family Law). Lisa has...

A Day in the Life of a Director of Photography

Director of Photography or Cinematographer are names that are often thrown around on set. In a way, they’re the main people who operate...

A Day in the Life of a Location Manager

Let’s explore the journey of a Location Manager with Drew Rhodes! If you follow our socials then you might recall Drew as one of our...

A Day in the Life of an Assistant Camera

What does an Assistant Camera do? We spoke to Kitty May Allwood, a notable Assistant Camera who has worked on numerous short form and...

A Day in the Life of a Production Accountant

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Jannine Barnes is a screen producer most notable for her debut feature, Downriver, and her shorts (Hurt's...

A Day in the Life of the Art Department

Aileen Fang is an Art Department Assistant for Film, Television and Theatre. Aileen believes more opportunities to elevate Australian...

Think you have an idea for Australia's next unscripted TV show?

The AACTA Reg Grundy Award asks you to pitch your original, unscripted television idea for the chance to receive a $20,000 cash prize and...

Getting Your First Job Series: Don't Give Up

You’ve done everything we’ve suggested in this series. You’ve got a LinkedIn you feel proud to share, your CV reads like a dream and...