Young producers intern with world’s best

Screen Australia has announced six rising Australian producers and one director will take internships with established  production companies from around the world.

The placements are through Screen Australia’s Talent Escalator program aims to develop the producer’s development opportunities to enhance their skills.

Screen Australia’s head of development said “These internships are an important part of Screen Australia’s professional development support of filmmakers. Each of these ambitious placements will expose Australian producers or directors to the international production landscape, helping to broaden outlook, hone specific skills and advance marketplace awareness, which will directly benefit the Australian industry more broadly.”

Melissa Kelly, producer of WA feature film Blame will be working at Magnolia Pictures in New York for four months. Working closely with the Head of International Sales Kelly will receive insight into the international marketplace.