by FilmInk Staff
The industry panel features actor-writer-producers Michela Carattini (CARMEN & BOLUDE), Tsu Shan Chambers (MY EYES), and Tony Chu (MR RED BEAN).
Filmed during the same intensive window in 2023, each project represents a distinctly unique path from script to screen across different budget scales, genres, and production styles.
The dynamic discussion will break down practical survival strategies for emerging screenwriters, actors, and independent filmmakers, exploring key themes such as:
For Screenwriters: Crafting original screenplays and intentionally writing breakout roles for yourself
For Actors: Navigating the casting process and attaching recognizable names.
For Filmmakers: Crucial lessons across pre-production, production, and post-production, managing skeleton crews, and handling tighter budgets.
“What happens when you stop waiting to be cast and start creating the stories you want to be part of?” asks the NAFA Panel.
This live Q&A offers a rare, behind-the-scenes masterclass on how contemporary Australian artists are taking ownership of their creative career paths, balancing the demands of producing with the vulnerability of acting, and successfully delivering independent cinema.
Event Details:
Date: Mon 2 Nov 2026 at 6:00pm at Forrester’s Surry Hills
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2000360316555
About NAFA:
Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors (NAFA) is an Australian networking hub dedicated to bridging the gaps between local actors, writers, directors, and producers by providing professional development, creative opportunities, and community engagement.
Speaker bios | https://www.nafa.net.au/news/fromcasttocreator
