To support Queensland practitioners to create high quality screen projects with audience appeal that clearly identify their target markets, that are commercially focused, and that enhance their professional development.  To support Queensland business growth through increased production and partnership opportunities.

2011-12 Programme commenced Tuesday 5 July 2011

To develop Queensland writers through an extended programme of support and leading to a market-ready script within twelve months. The programme is designed to facilitate practical outcomes and the development of a pool of Queensland writing talent.

To support Queensland practitioners in professional and business development through skills transfer between experienced and inexperienced practitioners.  The programme is designed to allow early-career practitioners to gain credits and experience.

There are two strands to the programme – production attachments for employment on projects in production and post-production, and development attachments for employment within a production company.

To support Queensland practitioners in professional and business development through skills transfer between experienced and inexperienced practitioners.  The programme is designed to allow early-career practitioners to gain credits and experience.

There are two strands to the programme – production attachments for employment on projects in production and post-production, and development attachments for employment within a production company.

To support the development of Queensland indigenous practitioners to refine their skills to a level where they can create and produce their own projects and where there is a pool of skilled indigenous screen practitioners based in Queensland.

Open year round until funding is exhausted.  Applications must be received at least 4 weeks prior to the date of travel.  Late applications will not be considered except in exceptional circumstances.

To support practitioners to seek buyers for market-ready projects (i.e. projects that are not fully financed); to build relationships with potential buyers, production partners, festivals and markets; to gain knowledge of trends and potential buyers; to broaden knowledge and experience of the marketplace to assist in development and production of projects with audience appeal.