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Screen Queensland announces SQ Mentorships 2020

 

The 2020 SQ Mentorship is being delivered as part of Screen Queensland’s commitment to diversity and achieving gender parity in the screen industry.

SQ will provide four outstanding mid-career Producers, Cinematographers or Games-based practitioners a curated mentorship to support them to undertake a program of professional development and credit-based placements as part of a 12 month program designed to elevate their professional practice.

A mentorship will be available for one of each of the following:
  • A female-identifying or non-binary Cinematographer, supported by Lemac
  • Producer from a diverse community, including, female-identifying and non-binary persons, people with a disability, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, LGBTQIA+ people, age OR regional Queenslanders
  • Games practitioner from a diverse community, including female-identifying and non-binary persons,  people with a disability, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, LGBTQIA+ people and regional Queenslanders
  • An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander producer,  cinematographer or games practitioner

SQ Mentorship supports Queensland-based screen practitioners to refine and enhance their skills and knowledge via a curated program of professional development and credit-based placements. The initiative aims to assist mid-career Queensland-based creatives gain real-world experience and credits, boosting their resumes to be more competitive in the wider screen industry.

Visit the Screen Queensland website to apply