Screen Careers

31/05/2026

After a wonderful time with Screen Careers, we’re saying goodbye to Jeanie Davison.

Esther and Denise have worked with Jeanie for many years - first during her time at Screenworks (Australia) and later together at Media Mentors Australia, so it’s been a genuine pleasure to have her as part of the Screen Careers journey during this important stage.

Jeanie brought huge energy, enthusiasm and belief in what we’re building for crew across Australia. She worked tirelessly to champion training, workforce development and stronger career pathways across the industry and has played an important role in the organisation.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed and we wish her all the best for her next role, which will be formally announced in the coming weeks. We know she’ll bring the same passion, warmth and drive to her new adventure.

As part of some exciting internal growth at Screen Careers, business development will now sit within Esther’s role, alongside expanded responsibilities across the organisation as we continue building the next phase of Screen Careers. We’ve got some big plans and we’re excited about what’s next.

22/05/2026

Today we recognise Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) - a reminder that accessibility and inclusion should be part of every screen production, workplace, and story we create. 🎬

Building a more accessible screen industry means creating environments where disabled creatives, crew, and audiences can fully participate both on and off screen.

At Screen Careers, we’re continuing that conversation through our Digital Justice Lens eLearning course, designed to help screen professionals better understand Disability Justice and create more inclusive productions and workplaces.

🎓 Accessible online learning
⏱ Approximately 90 minutes
🎥 Includes practical insights and a few very funny videos along the way

Learn more here: https://screencareers-learning.com.au/disability-justice-lens-contribution/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fscreencareers-learning.com.au%2Fcourses%2Fdisability-justice-lens%2F

What does better accessibility in the screen industry look like to you? 👇



📷 Vanilla Bear Film

21/05/2026

Two paid attachment opportunities are now open through the BTL Crew Capacity Program for Western Australian screen practitioners working across upcoming documentary series.

Post Production Manager Attachment

https://www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-news/post-production-manager-attachment-on-documentary-series/

Edit Assistant Attachment

https://www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-news/edit-assistant-attachment/

Follow for more crew opportunities, workshops, training, and industry updates across the Australian screen sector.

A paid six-week Post Production Manager attachment is available for a Western Australian screen practitioner through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program.

19/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱?

One of the biggest risks on production isn’t lack of talent - it’s unsupported progression.

Across the industry, experienced crew are stepping into senior roles faster than ever. But stepping up without the right support can create pressure for both productions and crew.

Strong leadership doesn’t just happen on set. It needs to be developed before challenges arise.

Stronger supervisors create:

✔️ Stronger departments
✔️ Safer workflows
✔️ Better communication
✔️ More sustainable productions

Investing in crew development is investing in the long-term health of the industry.

How is your production supporting emerging leaders and department heads? 👇

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your next production. Email us at [email protected]

15/05/2026

The screen industry often recruits through friends and word of mouth, which can feel tricky at first. The good news? Everyone starts out not knowing anyone.

In this session, we’ll break down how to get started, including:

• Creating a screen-ready CV
• Understanding crew agencies and how they work
• Building credits that actually help you get hired
• Where and how to find your first (or next) job in screen

📅 Virtual Event
🗓 20 June (AEDT)
🕘 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Perfect for anyone looking to break into the screen industry or level up their crew career.

Register for free: https://screencareers.com.au/event/you-can-get-in-how-to-job-hunt-for-the-screen-industry-9/

13/05/2026

Applications are now open.

08/05/2026

Screen Careers is proud to support the launch of the Australian screen industry’s Mental Health Action Plan (MHAP), because workforce sustainability is fundamental to the future of our industry.

At Screen Careers, our work is grounded in building a sustainable, skilled and supported workforce. That means not only developing technical capability, but strengthening leadership, improving workplace culture, and ensuring crew can build long-term, viable careers in the industry.

The ACT NOW recommendations align closely with this approach. They recognise that better mental health outcomes are not a ‘nice to have’ - they're critical to retaining talent, strengthening teams and enabling productions to operate effectively at scale.

We believe meaningful change requires coordinated action across industry, government and training providers. We're committed to playing our role by embedding best practice leadership, communication and wellbeing principles into all of our programs, and by working with partners to deliver a more resilient and sustainable screen workforce.

We’d like to encourage colleagues and industry partners to join the online launch on 20 May at 12.30pm AEDT: https://www.screenwell.com.au/mhap?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=69f98b8f2b91841bfd145701&ss_email_id=69fbd60f5c1de244689c2960&ss_campaign_name=Thank+you+for+becoming+an+offical+supporter+of+the+MHAP%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2026-05-07T00%3A00%3A38Z

07/05/2026

Ever wondered who actually makes the magic happen on a film set?

Crew and "Below The Line" workers are the backbone of the screen industry. If you’ve been curious about how to get started, join our free virtual workshop on May 16 (9:30–10:30 am)

We’re keeping it fun and informal while diving into upcoming roles and how you can get involved.

Get your FREE ticket here: https://screencareers.com.au/event/a-place-for-everyone-a-beginners-guide-to-roles-in-the-screen-industry-9/

30/04/2026

Big thanks to the amazing Screen Producers Australia team for another great Screen Forever conference this week. 🙌

We’ve been proud to be a sponsor of the event again this year and our Head of Business Development Jeanie Davison has really enjoyed being part of this week’s activities. Thanks to everyone who met up with Jeanie as part of the fun, fast-paced Launchpad session on Tuesday - speed networking at its finest! And to all the current and prospective clients who booked in for meetings to find out more about our increasing range of services and products in the crew training space.

It was also great to see some of our Board Members in action this week, sharing their experience and insights across key panel sessions, Adrian Swift (Expanding the Unscripted Ecosystem) and Will Hamilton (Serving the World: Positioning your company for studio service work).

Big congratulations as well to Will Hamilton and the BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand team for taking home Reality Series Production of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Awards

And a special shoutout to Jackie Emery, whose project Tales From Outer Suburbia (Flying Bark Productions & Highly Spirited Productions for Australian Broadcasting Corporation) won Animated Production of the Year - amazing work!

This year’s conference marked the 40th iteration of Screen Forever - so we want to say a big Happy Birthday from all of us at Screen Careers 🎂🎉 ...and here’s to next year’s event!

30/04/2026

Join us for a FREE virtual workshop where we’ll dive into the world of screen industry careers. Whether you’re looking to break into the industry or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this session is for you.

📅 May 16 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 via ZOOM

Get your free ticket here: https://screencareers.com.au/event/a-place-for-everyone-a-beginners-guide-to-roles-in-the-screen-industry-9/