Screen Careers

What Screen Careers does

Screen Careers is an Australian not-for-profit organization founded in March 2024 and headquartered in Melbourne, constituted specifically to serve the training and workforce development needs of Below-The-Line (BTL) crew in the country's film and television production industry. It is described as the only national not-for-profit dedicated exclusively to BTL crew and is funded primarily through a four-year, $1.4 million AUD grant committed jointly by Screen Australia (federal) and VicScreen (Victoria). Delivery is organized nationally through mutual partnerships with state and territory screen agencies, giving Screen Careers immediate reach across every Australian jurisdiction without an organic sales build-out.

The organization operates a multi-channel service portfolio. Its core offerings for production companies include structured traineeship and attachment support (recruitment, training plans, soft-skills workshops, start-up check-ins, career coaching), mid-career structured support, leadership and management programs for Heads of Department, crew induction and HR support, and dedicated Location Offset compliance training aligned with Australia's 30% tax incentive. For crew, it operates an on-demand E-Learning Portal (screencareers-learning.com.au) covering entry-level and freelance business skills, alongside paid workshops, free First Nations sessions, and a job opportunities board. Flagship enterprise programs include the ITV Studios Australia Crew Academy (six months paid training across multiple productions) and the Fremantle/Netflix Heartbreak High attachment program. Underlying technology comprises the trainee management system for end-to-end recruitment and placement, the e-learning platform, and a Location Offset compliance reporting system for Department of Arts offset applications.

The revenue model is a hybrid of government grant funding, fee-based production services delivered under multi-year contracts, and traineeship administration fees, supplemented by workshop and e-learning ticket revenue ranging from free sessions to $49–$125 skills workshops. The Board and advisors include senior executives from ABC, Channel 9, BBC Studios, ITV Studios Australia, Ausfilm, Flying Bark, SBS, Framestore and BFI UK, with implementation partners MEGT and South West TAFE delivering Certificate III traineeship pathways.

Name

Screen Careers

Legal name

Screen Careers

Website

https://screencareers.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Screen Careers is Australia's only national not-for-profit dedicated to Below-The-Line crew training in the screen industry, delivering traineeships, leadership programs, Location Offset compliance training, e-learning, and recruitment support to film and television production companies and crew across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film & Television Workforce Training

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Crew & Labor Services (Production Staff, Unions, Payroll) (MPADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Role-Based Onboarding (Job-Specific Ramp) (EDABAOAB), Collaboration, Teamwork & Conflict Resolution (EDAAAKAF), Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) (BPADAKAD)

Keywords

• Film crew training
• Below-the-line training
• Workforce development
• Production training services
• Screen industry skills

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded for four years by VicScreen and Screen Australia with combined $1.4 million initial funding
2. Production Services: Fee-based training and support services for production companies including trainee recruitment, leadership training, crew inductions, and HR support
3. Training Program Administration: Traineeship administration in partnership with MEGT, combining formal training with industry-embedded experience

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Screen Careers is Australia's only national not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to Below-The-Line (BTL) crew in the screen industry. It provides trainee recruitment and placement, structured crew development programs, leadership and management training for Heads of Department, crew inductions, HR support, and Location Offset compliance training to film and television production companies. Crew members access on-demand e-learning courses, workshops, job opportunities, and career coaching through a national e-learning platform.

Product overview

Screen Careers is Australia's only national not-for-profit training organization dedicated exclusively to Below-The-Line (BTL) crew in the screen industry. The organization operates a multi-faceted service portfolio centered around workforce development and training for film and television productions. Core offerings include structured traineeship programs (Structured Support for Attachment and Trainees, Mid-Career Structured Support), leadership and management training programs, and specialized Location Offset training for productions seeking tax incentives. These are delivered through multiple channels: an E-Learning Portal (screencareers-learning.com.au) for on-demand online courses, in-person Soft Skills Workshops, and direct on-set support including Recruitment & Trainee Support, Crew Induction & HR Support, and On-Site Trainee Managers. Screen Careers also manages partnership programs such as the ITV Studios Australia Crew Academy and the Heartbreak High Attachment Program with Netflix and Fremantle. The organization is funded by VicScreen and Screen Australia and was launched in March 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Screen Careers Learning Portal: E-learning portal offering flexible, on-demand training for crew members across Australia.

Products and services

• Structured Support for Attachment and Trainees A structured program providing comprehensive support for trainees and attachments in film and television productions, including recruitment, training plans, soft skills workshops, start-up check-ins, and career coaching.
• Mid-Career Structured Support Professional development program designed for mid-career crew members seeking to advance their skills and transition into senior roles within the screen industry.
• Leadership & Management Programs Industry-specific training workshops for Heads of Department and supervisors covering leadership skills, team culture, conflict management, and inclusive management practices.
• Location Offset Training End-to-end crew training programs that help international and domestic productions meet their Location Offset (30% tax incentive) training obligations through structured support, trainee placements, and leadership programs.
• E-Learning Portal A flexible, on-demand online learning platform (screencareers-learning.com.au) offering courses for crew members, including Set Educated entry-level training, freelance business skills, and professional development courses accessible across Australia.
• Recruitment & Trainee Support Fast trainee recruitment services that can place a trainee in as little as 14 days, with pre-screened candidates who fit production teams and meet agency requirements.
• Crew Induction & HR Support Fast, effective crew induction programs covering company policies, bullying prevention, conflict management, and intergenerational communication, plus on-call HR services for productions.
• Soft Skills Workshops Tailored practical workshops building communication, leadership, and team culture skills, covering topics such as managing difficult conversations, assertive communication, and networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trainee placement in as little as 14 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered implementation, flagship, core, agency and advisory.

• Australian Location Managers GuildimplementationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Industry guild represented by Drew Rhodes on interview panel for Locations Trainee selection through Film Friendly Project.
• MEGTimplementationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Apprentice and traineeship administrator supporting employment, compliance and training arrangements for Screen Careers traineeship programs. State Manager Blake Wallace oversees VIC/QLD/TAS operations.
• South West TAFEimplementationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Technical and Further Education provider delivering Certificate III in Business through traineeship program partnership with Screen Careers for Film Friendly Project.
• ITV Studios AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025First long-term training program managed by Screen Careers through ITV Studios Australia Crew Academy. Four crew members receive six months paid training across multiple productions including I'm A Celebrity UK. Designed to meet Location Offset eligibility.
• FremantlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2024Expanded trainee attachment program for Heartbreak High Season 3, managed by Screen Careers. Four entry-level attachments in costume, locations, grips/lighting & camera departments.
• Screen TerritoryagencyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthern Territory screen agency partner supporting delivery of training programs in the NT region.
• Screen WestagencyStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Australian screen agency partner supporting delivery of training programs in WA, including Set Educated workshops.
• South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)agencyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Australian screen agency partner for program delivery in South Australia.
• Screen NSWagencyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew South Wales screen agency partner; presented Freelancer Life Day workshop with support from NSW Government.
• Screen QueenslandagencyStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland screen agency partner for program delivery in Queensland.
• Screen TasmaniaagencyStrategic or Co-development PartnerTasmanian screen agency partner for program delivery in Tasmania.
• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner with Fremantle on Heartbreak High attachment program; partnered on Grip & Gaffer traineeships for Netflix series Breakers.
• BBC StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as client and partner; supported Set Educated WA workshop. Will Hamilton from BBC Studios serves on Screen Careers Board.
• ScreenSkills UKadvisoryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK screen industry skills body; Screen Careers leveraging partnerships with ScreenSkills UK, BFI and BAFTA for international best practices.
• British Film Institute (BFI)advisoryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK film institute; Sara Whybrew from BFI serves as international advisor to Screen Careers Board.
• BAFTAadvisoryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Academy of Film and Television Arts; partnership leveraged for international best practices.
• A2K MediaimplementationStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability-led production company that built the Disability Justice Lens eLearning course for Screen Careers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ScreenSkills UK: UK industry-led skills body for the screen sector. Closest functional equivalent to Screen Careers: trains crew, supports new entrants, and partners with broadcasters, studios, and government — Screen Careers explicitly cites ScreenSkills UK as an international partner.
• Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS): Australia's national screen school delivering industry-aligned training and professional development for film, television and radio. Comparable as a domestic, federally-recognised training institution targeting the same crew and production talent pipeline.
• Media Mentors: Australian screen-industry training provider co-founded by Denise Eriksen, who is now Screen Careers' Executive Director. Closely comparable offering around screen career mentoring and professional development for the same crew audience.
• IATSE Training Trust: US/Canada union-backed training trust delivering safety, craft and career development for film and TV crew. Comparable as an industry-funded training institution with a Below-The-Line crew mandate analogous to Screen Careers.

Broad incumbents

• Screen Australia: Federal screen agency that is both a principal funder of Screen Careers and a broader portfolio investor in industry capability. Comparable as an upstream industry body shaping workforce policy and funding the same pipeline.
• TAFE (Technical and Further Education): Australia's public vocational education network; South West TAFE is already a Screen Careers delivery partner for the Certificate III in Business traineeship. TAFE represents the larger generalist vocational training system that Screen Careers plugs into for credentials.
• British Film Institute (BFI): UK film and screen agency funding skills, training and industry development. Sara Whybrew serves as international advisor to Screen Careers; BFI is comparable as a national-level skills and talent-development backer in the same domain.
• BAFTA: British Academy of Film and Television Arts runs learning and talent programmes globally. Screen Careers explicitly leverages BAFTA as an international best-practice partner; comparable as a prestigious industry-body learning programme operator.

Emerging players

• SAG-AFTRA Foundation: Foundation of the major US performers union running entertainment-industry training, workshops and life-cast programmes. Partial overlap as a union/foundation-led training provider serving entertainment professionals, though primarily performer-focused.
• FilmSkills: Online film and television training platform offering on-demand courses for crew and producers. Comparable as a digital-first professional training provider serving the same Below-The-Line crew audience in overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@screencareers
• Facebookfacebook.com/screencareers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/screen-careers
• Instagraminstagram.com/screencareers/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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