Media Mentors Australia

31/05/2025

📣 Calling all Western Australian freelancers! If you’re looking for great ideas and advice on how to boost your life and career as a freelancer in the creative industries - film, TV, the arts - come join our sister organisation Screen Careers in Perth (or via Zoom!) on Sat 21 June! 👇🏻

Are you part of WA’s film and TV crew? Whether you’re booking back-to-back jobs or wondering what’s next, this event is your one-stop survival kit for building a career worth staying in.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

1️⃣ Workshops & Panels: Real-world advice from WA’s top freelancers-no fluff, just practical skills.

2️⃣ Career Planning & Networking: Get the insights you need to level up your freelance brand.

3️⃣ Online Workshops: Access exclusive pre- and post-event sessions:

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗩 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁

4️⃣ Wrap-Up Drinks & New Connections: End the day with fresh contacts and clear next steps.

Join us live for a full day of learning, networking, and good food.
Can’t make it? Stream the panel sessions from anywhere in regional WA.

📝Please note that this is event is for WA residents only.

This event is presented with the support of Screenwest and the Government of Western Australia.

Sign-up here: https://screencareers.com.au/event/nailing-it-the-freelancers-field-guide-to-surviving-thriving/

Esther Coleman Hawkins

10/04/2025

Still to grab an online ticket for this workshop on Saturday! 👇

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸!

Join our upcoming virtual workshop:

That's Not How We Do Things Here: 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿

You'll learn:

✅ How to identify and address inappropriate behaviour professionally
✅ Tools to de-escalate difficult situations
✅ Where to go for help if you need it

📅 Saturday, 12 April | ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM | 💻 Online

🔗 Register here: https://screencareers.com.au/event/thats-not-how-we-do-things-here-dealing-with-bad-behaviour/

Screen Australia Esther Coleman Hawkins Denise Eriksen

26/02/2025

📣 Calling all WA screen practitioners who are First Nations, CALD or Disabled!

Our sister organisation Screen Careers is giving away FIVE FREE TICKETS for its Freelancer Leadership and Management workshop in Perth on 15 March.

Delivered in conjunction with Screenwest, this is an amazing opportunity to upskill and learn key practical tools and approaches that will help supercharge your career - as well as to meet other professionals working in the WA industry.

Please email [email protected] if you want to grab one of these free tickets. They’re allocated on a first come first served basis and are running out - eek - so jump in quick before someone else gets your place!! 👇🏻🎬

Length: Full Day What’s this workshop about? Are you working in a screen industry crew role and keen to upskill, share knowledge and make connections? This workshop, specially co-designed with […]

26/02/2025

A great opportunity to join the awesome team at our sister organisation Screen Careers! 👇🏻

📣 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺?

We're looking for a super-organised and enthusiastic 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 to lead and coordinate our training programs for the screen industry!

If you’re experienced in film, TV or event production and thrive on juggling multiple projects, this could be the perfect role for you.

The role is a 4-day per week hybrid position and ideally we’re looking for someone who can come into our Melbourne office at least a couple of days a week (but we won’t automatically rule you out if you’re further afield but have all the right credentials and skills!).

We love what we do at Screen Careers and you’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about supporting training in the film and TV industry - so ideally you will be too!

👉 For more deets and to apply before the 10 March deadline, click here: https://screencareers.com.au/callout-for-programme-delivery-manager/

Jeanie Davison Esther Coleman Hawkins Denise Eriksen

05/02/2025

🎬 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆!🎬

Are we facing a true crew shortage, or is it a recruitment challenge?

Screen Careers has launched the 2025 Industry Capacity Survey to find out and we need your insights!

This survey runs three times this year, with raw data made publicly available to support industry-wide solutions. Your feedback will directly influence training programs on leadership, freelancer skills, production roles, and more.

📢 Have your say and help drive real change.

Take the survey now! https://forms.gle/xtxzuep5vVikYw3Q7

Denise Eriksen Esther Coleman Hawkins

31/01/2025

Hey y’All - a chance to give your feedback to Screen Australia! Get your voice heard here. 👇🏻

🎬 Share your views on Screen Australia 🎥

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for the Australian screen industry and priorities for Screen Australia in our quick 10–15 minute survey. The survey will close 17 February.

Your insights will help guide future initiatives and support for creators, businesses and projects.

🔗 Take the Survey Now: https://bit.ly/3EnxpRX

📢 Help us build a stronger, innovative, and inclusive screen industry for Australia.

30/01/2025

📣 Last chance to take advantage of our New Year Mentoring Sale! Get significant discounts on our one-hour one-on-one sessions and on our three-hour Mentoring packages - but hurry, today (FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY) is the last day you can purchase! 😊

*Vouchers can be redeemed against bookings throughout 2025.

You can buy these gift vouchers any time up until 31st January 2025, and then use them to book your mentoring sessions whenever you’re ready, right through 2025. So don’t wait -grab this fantastic deal before it’s gone and make next year your most successful yet!

30/01/2025

Important February funding deadlines info from Screen Australia. Take note! 😊👇

February is almost here, and with it come some funding program deadlines!

Get your applications in to the below:

⚫ Children's Television Drama Production - 5pm AEDT Thursday 6 February 2025
⚫ Feature Production - 5pm AEDT Thursday 6 February 2025
⚫ General Television Drama Production - 5pm AEDT Thursday 6 February 2025
⚫ Skills Development Fund - 5pm AEDT Thursday 13 February 2025
⚫ Proper Loved Up - 5pm AEDT Friday 14 February 2025
⚫ Emerging Gamemakers Fund - 5pm AEDT Thursday 27 February 2025
⚫ Games Production Fund - 5pm AEDT Thursday 27 February 2025

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4fXsCEe

29/01/2025

Last chance to apply for these amazing attachment opportunities! 👇🏻🎬

22/01/2025

Another great e-Learning course from our sister organisation Screen Careers - check it out! 👇🏻

19/01/2025

📣Want to take part in Season 2 of The Assembly? Check out the deets here! 👇🏻

The Assembly is looking for passionate voices to join Season Two! ⭐🎞️

This is your chance to become a journalist and be mentored by industry professionals like Leigh Sales. Don’t wait—scan the QR code or visit www.theassemblycasting.com.au to register your interest! The training and program is for autistic people.

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