Screen Business Essentials is a two-day online intensive, presented in partnership with Screen Producers Australia (SPA), which covers the essentials of setting up and running a screen business. The workshop covers the commercial framework in which producers must operate, including issues commonly encountered when building a creative business from the ground up.
The main course convenor is Andy Barclay with access to a range of industry experts.
Screen Business Essentials will also feature a fun, fast-paced and high energy, digital speed networking event in which participants are randomly matched for a 5-minute meet and greet, giving attendees the opportunity to network with their fellow screen professionals.
This course is delivered 100% online. There will be four Zoom video sessions each day with 30-minute morning and afternoon tea breaks, and a one-hour lunch break.
This course is presented by Screen Producers Australia and AFTRS and is proudly supported by Media Super.
The next Screen Business Essentials course starts Thursday 19 February 2026. SPA Members can access a discounted price of $420 by applying the promo code you received from SPA.
Visit the SPA page below to enrol.
Learn about legal structures for businesses and productions, tax incentives and compliance and financial management of a production including managing cashflow and business planning
Get up-to-date on copyright and chain of title, distribution and licensing agreements, employment law, cast and crew agreements, fringes and insurance
Access new insights into rights negotiation, film and television industry sources of finance and the latest market research
Is the Screen Business Essentials: Online right for you?
If you are already involved in production, and looking to get serious in terms of your business growth and project development, this course will be an invaluable two days with access to range of industry experts. The Screen Business Essentials program is vital for startups while also serving as a refresher for established businesses and producers.
RELATED COURSES
For other courses covering screen business and producing see Production Accounting Fundamentals, Intro to Producing, and Budgeting Fundamentals.
Meet Your Tutors
Andy Barclay
Andy Barclay is the Manager of Business and Legal Affairs at Screen Producer Australia. Prior to joining SPA, he practised…
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This course is for students aged 18+ only.
Registrations and delivery of this course is on Screen Producers Australia (SPA) platforms. Refunds resulting from cancellation if any will be administered by SPA.