If you’re an early career screen practitioner based in Victoria, you can’t miss Make It.
First offered in 2017, there are a number of success stories from attendees who found the information sessions by renowned practitioners, and networking opportunities invaluable to progressing their career.
Make It is presented by AFTRS with Principal Partner Film Victoria, and is designed for those who want to develop a career in the exciting, flourishing local industry. The two-day event at St Kilda Town Hall is jam-packed with industry professionals ready to give you specialist career advice and inspire you to survive and thrive professionally.
We’ve gathered some of the best creatives in television, online, film, VFX and gaming to share their secrets for success – and their mistakes. You’ll have an opportunity to meet lots of other practitioners in our speed networking events.
Sessions will include:
- What are the Industry roles that you might not have thought about – and how do you get them
- Where are the skills shortages – and how can you find those opportunities
- How to pitch yourself to employers
- Where to find vital industry information and the best networking opportunities
- The do’s and don’ts of CV writing and hustling for work
- How to operate as a freelancer and understand all the exciting stuff like insurance, setting up a company and tax.
- How to develop your own screen content
- Who’s hiring and what are they looking for
Confirmed speakers include Factual Producers Alison Black, Esther Coleman-Hawkins and Denise Eriksen, Studio Director John Olb, Screenwriters David Hannam and Josh Tyler, Frank Bruzzese: Director of Production at Guesswork TV, Anna Reichard – ABC TV, Jake Barrow – Executive Creative Director at Y&R Melbourne, Ash Mustchin – Director of Digital and Experience at Principals, legendary quiz show producer, Pam Barnes, Katie Roberts –Head of Video, Vice Media, Virginia Hodgson Executive Producer at WTFN and Lee Naimo, Investment Manager – Screen Australia. Many more speakers and guests will be confirmed.
