Fellowship or lab Australia

Global Fellowships

Run by Screen Australia

Screen Australia runs one round a year that pays established Australian writers, producers, directors and development executives to work inside a screen company abroad for up to a year. Applicants must line up their own host and mentor before they apply, and arrange their own visa. Up to 10 fellows are chosen.

Deadline Feb 11, 2027 (closes in 114 days)

Dates

DeadlineDateFee
Applications closeFeb 11, 2027none stated

Deadlines are as the organizer states them. Check the time zone on the official page.

At a glance

Entry fee
FreeThe page mentions no application fee
Formats
Any
Language
English
Where
Australia (enter online)
Who can apply
Writers, producers, directors and development executives who have a proven track record and some profile overseas. Applicants apply as an Australian company or as a sole trader who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident with an ABN, and must be able to get a visa for the host country.
Prizes
A non-repayable grant: AUD 80,000 for one continuous placement of up to six months, or up to AUD 100,000 for several placements, executive shadowing or other professional development across up to 12 months. Carer and access costs can add up to AUD 3,000 each, or AUD 5,000 together.

What to send

Also asked for
Apply through Screen Australia's SmartyGrants portal, one application per deadline, with proof that the host organization has agreed. Assessed equally on track record, the fellowship opportunity, career impact and benefit to the industry.

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What it gives besides money

Time working inside an overseas screen business or organization with a mentor there. Up to 10 fellows a year; applicants hear by 2 April 2027.

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