We are looking for fresh ideas from writers or writing teams, who have an early-stage concept, treatment or first-draft script that needs further development support to take it to production.
One project will be developed and the writer/s will be funded with the development support required to develop their idea, with development costs of up to $40k being funded.
The fictional genres we’re looking to develop are horror, comedy, romance comedy, science fiction or thrillers.
The First Nations writer/s should have a CV that demonstrates their ability to write fiction with a short film that has played at a top-tier film festival locally or internationally, a television episode or feature film writing credit. Additionally, First Nations literature and theatre writers are also encouraged to apply.
To apply you’ll need to demonstrate your writing ability by sending through a compelling and exciting one-page synopsis, a copy of your CV, and a one-page writer’s statement outlining why this story needs to be written and at what stage you’re at with the material.
Mitch Stanley of No Coincidence Media will produce the film and hold rights in the project, and Umbrella Entertainment will distribute the film in Australia & New Zealand. Umbrella Entertainment and No Coincidence Media recognise the importance of First Nations storytelling and follow Screen Australia’s Indigenous Pathways and Protocols when working with First Nation creatives, stories and films.
To apply, please email your material to mitch@nocmedia.com.au by close of business Friday 1st September, 2023. Please do not send scripts as they will not considered at this stage. Short listed candidates will be selected by Friday 6th October 2023.
If you have further questions regarding the application process, please email Mitchell Stanley at mitch@nocmedia.com.au
