Screen NSW recognises the need to support creative talent and crew as they grow their careers in the screen industry. Project-based attachments that create on-the-job skills can be an integral part of career development in features, broadcast and new platforms. Screen NSW have established an attachment register to capture the details of screen practitioners seeking attachment opportunities.
Before submitting an expression of interest for inclusion on the register, please read the Guidelines here.
Who is eligible?
- You must be a resident of NSW, and have been for the last 6 months.
- You must be an early or mid-career screen practitioner.
- You must be an individual, have a valid ABN and, if required by law, be registered for GST.
- Please read these guidelines alongside the Screen NSW Terms of Trade for our general eligibility requirements.
Screen NSW Attachment Requirements
Screen Production applications must budget for early to mid-career professional attachment opportunities.
- Projects receiving Screen NSW production finance of between $100,000 and $200,000 must provide for one paid production attachment. Priority to be given for attachments to be placed in roles in line with Screen NSW gender equity targets.
- Projects receiving finance of $200,000 or above must provide two attachments – at least one to be female, in line with Screen NSW gender equity targets, and at least one from Screen NSW's Strategic Priority Area groups: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CaLD, Disability, LGBTQI, Western Sydney, Regional NSW.
- Projects receiving finance of $400,000 or above must provide three attachments - one of them should be identified as a carer. This requirement is in line with the Screen NSW ‘Screen Momentum’ initiative which seeks to address the significant challenges for working parents or carers in the Screen industry. Carers is defined to include childcare, caring for the elderly and self-care.
How will the attachment be selected?
Screen NSW will maintain an attachment register for practitioners who are interested in undertaking an attachment role. Once the production has identified their requirements, the Screen Industry Development team will review the register and prepare a shortlist of up to three names. This shortlist will be sent to the production house to review and interview before deciding on their preferred applicant.
Assessment Criteria
Expressions of Interest will be assessed for inclusion on the register against a common set of criteria.
Those included on the register will have demonstrated:
- experience relevant to the position they are applying for;
- an understanding of the proposed role; and
- a commitment to pursuing a career in the industry/department/role.
What reporting is required after the attachment?
Once the attachment is completed, a acquittal report from both the production company and the attachment will be required. The acquittal report templates will be provided by Screen NSW.
Screen NSW is committed to promoting diversity of opportunity in the screen industry as well as the diversity of screen stories. Alongside its commitment to gender equality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation, Screen NSW supports the expansion of talent and stories from all genders, cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations.
Privacy Notice
Screen NSW is subject to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 in managing your personal information. For the full Privacy Notice click here.
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