The SBS Talent Escalator program provides direct professional experience in productions for early-career and emerging practitioners, specifically from diverse or under-represented backgrounds.
This form is for Production Companies to apply to Screen Tasmania for match funding with SBS.
Selection Process:
Practiciones chosen for the Talent Escalator program will either be already on the Production Company's radar or will be found through an Expression of Interest call out. This EOI call out will be advertised through Screen Tasmania's website, email and social media channels. Screen Tasmania will assess the applicant's eligibility before approving their potential employment on production. The production company and HoDs will make the final decision on who is selected.
This position is usually generated through consultation with Screen Tasmania.
Rate:
The successful applicant will be contracted through the Production company, not Screen Tasmania. They are to be paid at least the minimum rate for a 40 or 50-hour week as stipulated in the agreement that the production is following.
Production companies should apply for a sum that covers this wage along with super and other fringe costs.
Eligibility:
Only practitioners who have been residents in Tasmania (for Tax Office or Electoral Office purposes) for at least 6 months prior are eligible.