Guidelines

Each Ones To Watch will receive:
 

  1. A discounted pass to SCREEN FOREVER
     
  2. Advanced access to book roundtables and pitches at the SPA Connect market at SCREEN FOREVER
     
  3. The opportunity to secure a AU$20,000 Screen Internship anywhere within Australia or Internationally, supported by Screen Australia
     
  4. Dedicated 1-on-1 mentoring with an experienced mentor from within the SPA membership
    Participants can nominate their 'top three dream mentors' during the application process and this will be considered during the mentor matching process. SPA recommends participants meet with their mentors at least once a month for the duration of the program.
     
  5. Complimentary access to a Screen Business Essentials workshop
     
  6. Exclusive access to the Ones To Watch webinar series
    This hands-on series of workshops is designed to help the participants get their nominated project/s to a state of advanced development in preparation for pitching the project/s at SCREEN FOREVER.
     
  7. Profiling to SPA's extensive industry database on social media and in newsletters

6 July: Entries open

23 Aug: Entries close at 11.59pm AEST

3 Oct: Cohort  announced

Webinar 1: 11 October 2023

Webinar 2: 01 November 2023

Webinar 3: 22 November 2023 

Webinar 4: 13 December 2023

Webinar 5: 17 January 2024

Webinar 6: 08 February 2024

Webinar 7: 15 February 2024

SCREEN FOREVER 38: 19 - 21 March 2024

Plus+ additional VIP meet & greets with special guests at SCREEN FOREVER.  

*Webinar topics and dates are indicative and subject to change. Participants will be provided with definitive dates and session details upon their acceptance to the program. Additional special webinars may be offered throughout the program.

To be eligible for the 2023 Ones To Watch program you must:

  1. Have up to four (4) years of continuous and recent experience as a screen producer
  2. Have at least two (2) producing credits (short form included) for projects which were exhibited:
    1. on broadcast television;  
    2. on a streaming platform; and/or
    3. theatrically.
  3. Have at least one (1) project currently in progress which you can develop throughout the Ones To Watch program and pitch at SCREEN FOREVER
  4. Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Australian Resident
  5. Must not have been previously selected for the Ones To Watch program
  6. Be available to attend SCREEN FOREVER, 19 - 21 March 2024 
  7. Pay the Application Fee and hold a current SPA Membership as at 3 October 2023

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • the depth and breadth of the applicant's experience;
  • the potential for the project to be completed and it's ability to reach an audience;
  • how the Ones to Watch program can aid in the applicant’s career and project development; and
  • the applicant's genuine passion for the industry, and business acumen.

Applicants may be contacted during the process to clarify or provide further details. Due to the volume of applications SPA is not able to provide individual feedback.

The Application Fee is AU$100 + GST. 

If selected for the program, you must also hold a current SPA Membership by 3 October 2023. The cost of a SPA Associate Membership is AU$250 + GST. Further details on SPA Membership options are available here.

Participants will be responsible for the cost of their own travel, accommodation and (discounted) ticket to SCREEN FOREVER.