Screen Illawarra

What Screen Illawarra does

Screen Illawarra is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Wollongong, New South Wales, that serves as the dedicated regional screen office for the Illawarra. It operates a community platform connecting local filmmakers, actors, production crew, screen service businesses, and filming locations with each other and with major productions filming in the region. The organisation is governed by a 9-member board chaired by Nick Bolton and is led on community/industry matters by patron Ian Collie (founder of Easy Tiger Productions, producer of Netflix's 'One Night').

The core product is a membership-based directory and services platform comprising five searchable directories — Crew (46 members), Actor (50 members, filterable by skill level, age, ethnicity, and physical attributes), Business (15 members), Location, and Extras — supplemented by a Resource Hub linking to tier-one Australian screen industry organisations. Supporting products include production consultation (first hour free), paid mentorship at $30 per half hour, workshops and masterclasses, a Film of the Month showcase, Quarterly Wins recognition, and regular networking events ticketed through Humanitix.

The business model is hybrid. Commercial revenue is generated via tiered annual memberships ($25 student/concession, $40 standard), merchandise, paid mentorship, and sponsorships. The majority of operational funding appears to come from Screen NSW grants, government arts funding (Create NSW, Wollongong City Council), and tax-deductible donations processed through Square. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with active social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) and a monthly newsletter driving member acquisition and engagement.

Name

Screen Illawarra

Legal name

Screen Illawarra

Website

https://screenillawarra.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Screen Illawarra is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit regional screen office based in Wollongong, NSW, operating membership-based directories and programs that connect local filmmakers, actors, crew, and service businesses with screen productions filming in the Illawarra region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Film Industry Development

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic) (MPADAFAG)

Keywords

• Screen industry support
• Regional film office
• Filmmaker networking events
• Talent directory services
• Creative professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Wollongong

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees with two tiers: Student/Concession at $25 per annum and Standard at $40 per annum. Membership provides access to directory listings, networking events, workshops, mentorship programs, and production support.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling merchandise items with prices displayed in Australian dollars including GST
3. Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages available through the shop for businesses wanting to support screen culture in the Illawarra region
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted to support not-for-profit operations and promote the screen industry in the community. Processed through Square payment link.
5. Professional Services - Mentorship: Mentorship programs offered at $30 per half hour fee, providing access to experienced industry professionals for guidance and career advice

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Screen Illawarra operates a community-led platform for screen industry professionals in the Illawarra region of NSW, providing annual memberships ($25 student/concession or $40 standard) that unlock access to five searchable talent directories, paid mentorship sessions, professional development workshops, networking events and a Resource Hub. It also delivers free first-hour production consultation services for film and television productions filming in the region, connecting them with local crew, actors, locations and service businesses.

Product overview

Screen Illawarra is a volunteer-driven not-for-profit organization that operates a community platform for the Illawarra screen industry. The organization offers a membership-based platform comprising multiple interconnected directories (Crew, Actor, Business, Location, and Extras), professional development resources (workshops, mentorship, production consultation), networking opportunities, and promotional features (Film of the Month, newsletters, events). Members pay annual fees ($25-$40) to access these services and appear in industry directories that connect local talent and businesses with screen productions filming in the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership tiers (Student/Concession at $25 and Standard at $40) granting access to networking events, workshops, Film of the Month submissions, directory listings, mentorship opportunities and industry resources for regional screen professionals.
• Production Consultation Advisory service for film and television productions filming in the Illawarra region, with the first hour free of charge, providing access to the crew, talent, business and location directories and direct connections to local professionals.
• Mentorship Program One-on-one mentorship sessions with experienced industry professionals for guidance and career advice, billed at $30 per half hour through the membership shop.
• Workshops and Training Ticketed professional development workshops and masterclasses (Story to Script, Voiceover, cinematography, editing, producing, scriptwriting) delivered by industry practitioners and ticketed through Humanitix.
• Networking Events Regular ticketed networking socials and meetups connecting local filmmakers, screen professionals and creatives, plus film screenings and Quarterly Wins recognition events, ticketed through Humanitix.
• Screen Illawarra Merchandise Branded merchandise sold through the online shop with prices in Australian dollars including GST, supporting the not-for-profit's operations.
• Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship packages available through the shop for businesses wanting to support screen culture in the Illawarra region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ Projects Supported
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Ian Collie (Easy Tiger)coreOthersIan Collie, one of Australia's most experienced producers and founder of Easy Tiger Productions, serves as Screen Illawarra's patron. Easy Tiger produced Netflix series 'One Night' which filmed in Illawarra. Ian provides industry credibility and connections to the organization.
• Screen NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency supporting workshops and mentorship initiatives for the Illawarra screen community. Screen NSW's Attachment Register connects emerging practitioners with productions. Organization receives funding support from Screen NSW.
• Screen AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government agency providing opportunities for development and production funding, tax incentives, and industry assistance referenced in the Resource Hub.
• Local CouncilsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with local councils to advocate for the region and strengthen pathways for production and creative development.
• Industry BodiesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with industry bodies to advocate for the region and strengthen pathways for production and creative development. Connections to producers, line managers, and casting directors.
• Screen WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked in Resource Hub - creates and delivers innovative training and networking programs for screen industry creatives and crew across regional Australia.
• Screen WellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked in Resource Hub - mental health and wellbeing advocacy, training and insight organization for Australian screen industry.
• Creative WorkplacesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked in Resource Hub - supports fair, safe and respectful workplaces for artists, arts workers and arts organisations in Australia.
• ScreenrightsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked in Resource Hub - offers worldwide royalty collection, disbursements, residuals, and Cultural Fund for screen industry diversity and growth.
• Creative Plus BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLinked in Resource Hub - social enterprise dedicated to helping creative professionals and organisations be better at business.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Screen NSW: NSW state government screen agency funding development, production, and locations across the state. Comparable as it both funds and connects regional talent to productions, but at state-wide scale and as a government body rather than a community-led non-profit.
• Screen Australia: National screen agency providing development and production funding, tax incentives, and industry programs. Operates the Attachment Register Screen Illawarra promotes, and is the apex policy and funding body whose priorities shape the regional screen sector.
• Screen Queensland: Queensland state screen agency delivering funding, locations, and talent programs. Comparable to Screen Illawarra's mission of attracting production and developing regional talent, but at state-government scale with a much larger budget.
• Screen Tasmania: Tasmanian state screen agency supporting production, talent, and industry development. Comparable in mission — building a regional screen ecosystem — but more government-funded and at smaller regional scale.
• South Australian Film Corporation: South Australian state agency supporting screen production and workforce development. Comparable as a regional production facilitator with studios, crew databases, and funding programs, but at multi-decade state institution scale.
• Film Victoria: Victorian state screen agency funding screen production, screen culture, and industry development. Comparable function (regional production facilitation, talent development) but operates as a state instrumentality with broader policy remit.

Regional players

• Screen Territory: Northern Territory screen agency supporting regional production and Indigenous screen storytelling. Comparable in operating as a regional screen hub with training and talent support, but in a distinct geography and with a broader Indigenous storytelling policy mandate.

Others

• CinefestOZ: Regional Australian film festival held in Queensland's Gold Coast / hinterland, focused on showcasing Australian films and supporting regional production economy. Adjacent to Screen Illawarra's mission of championing regional screen culture and talent, useful as a complementary industry event partner.
• Flickerfest: Australia's pre-eminent short film festival, touring nationally and internationally. Comparable as an event/channel that showcases and elevates regional screen talent (Screen Illawarra actively promotes member selections at Flickerfest), though it is a festival rather than a membership organization.

Direct peers

• Screenworks: Regional screen industry support and training organization serving regional NSW and beyond. The closest direct comparable to Screen Illawarra: delivers training, networking, and talent development for screen professionals outside major capitals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ScreenIllawarra
• Facebookfacebook.com/screenillawarra2024
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/screen-illawarra
• Instagraminstagram.com/screen_illawarra

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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