SYDNEY: Screen Artselerate NSW

Screen Artselerate is now full. If you would like to be on the waiting list for any future Artselerate programs please email education@creativeplusbusiness.com. 

Delivered in partnership with Screen NSW as part of their Industry Development Program.

SCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW is a creative business incubator and professional networking opportunity designed exclusively for screen professionals across New South Wales.

SCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW is a unique in-person program specifically for screen practitioners in NSW that combines all the benefits of a business incubator, start-up accelerator, creative collaboration and networking opportunity. The outcome is a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning for filmmakers who are building their careers and making their own work. 

SCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW helps participants devise practical goals for their screen businesses and creative careers, with realistic actions ready to be implemented, and creates a continued connection with other screen professionals through a guided peer support program and ongoing connection to experts.

What Does it Involve?

• + Pre-program ‘homework’ involving accessing and reviewing materials online. This material will introduce the program content, including an understanding of cultural safety.
• + Attending two sets of two-day in-person sessions involving tutorials, guest speakers, practical activities, resource sharing, and networking opportunities. Participants must be able to attend all sessions.
• + The option to undertake 4 x 1-hour creative business mentoring meetings with an industry expert.
• + Participation in our guided ‘Buddy peer support program.
• + Ongoing connection to the Screen Artselerate NSW Alumni through a private Facebook Group.

Other Program Elements to Note:

• The program includes practical activities, both solo and group-based.
• Participants gain access to a Dropbox folder with resources, templates, and workbooks.
• Enjoy free webinars on a range of creative business topics.

Who’s it For?

SCREEN ARTSELERATE is a program designed for screen professionals at any stage of their development across NSW. Ideally, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way, through a practical approach. You also need to be engaged, enthusiastic, and willing to commit to participating in the whole program. That means all the in-person workshops and in-between meetings.

You can be from any area of screen practice, including writing, production, post-production, producing, performance, broadcast, distribution, VFX, corporate production and games.

Or anything in between!

We actively encourage applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. We also welcome people of all genders.

Your Program Facilitator

Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates, mentors, donates, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer, filmmaker and occasional performer.

What’s Creative Plus Business?

We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business.

Dates & Venue

The in-person sessions are held in two blocks of two days. Participants need to attend ALL sessions, along with self-managed learning and optional mentor meetings. Each session day runs from 9.00am to 5:00pm on the following dates:

+ Friday 16 May & Saturday 17 May 2025
+ Friday 27 June & Saturday 28 June 2025

Venue: Our venue partner is Arts and Cultural Exchange (ACE), 8 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW 2150.

Accessibility

If you have any access requirements, please check out the comprehensive Access and Amenities page on the ACE website or contact our Education Coordinator, Fiona Pulford via fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com for assistance.

The Fine Print

• + Suitable applicants will be chosen on a first-in first-served basis.
• + There is no fee attached for attendance, as the entire program is subsidised. Similarly, applicants will not be paid to attend, nor will their time be compensated.
• + It is a requirement of enrolment that participants attend all sessions, unless an emergency arises. 
• + You will be notified of the outcome of your EOI within 2 weeks of applying.
• + You can be from any area of screen practice, including writing, production, post-production, producing, performance, broadcast, distribution, VFX, corporate production and games.
• + Some previous professional screen experience is favourable. This includes freelancing, employment, and/or previous study. However, while some degree of professional experience is preferred, you can still apply with less experience if other aspects of your EOI are strong.
• + Participants must arrange their own accommodation, travel, and meals.  
• + Participants are expected to bring a laptop and/or writing materials.
• + You must be aged over 18, and be a resident of NSW in order to participate.
• + The program also requires activities to be completed between sessions. This is approx. 4 – 6 hours of additional work each week. 

SCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW is delivered in partnership with Screen NSW as part of their Industry Development Program.