Launched in 2019 CENTRALISED is a ground-breaking initiative to boost First Nations filmmakers and screen creatives in South Australia and Northern Territory with specialised funding, support and development opportunities.
Developed by Screen Territory and the South Australian Film Corporation together with collaborating partners Screen Australia’s First Nations Department, Documentary Australia, AFTRS Indigenous (Australian Film, Television and Radio School), ABC Indigenous and NITV, the initiative delivers a range of opportunities for First Nations screen creatives, creating clear pathways for emerging talent including mentoring, workshops, attachments and internships.
Past initiatives include the Centralised Web Series initiative and the Centralised Documentary Australia First Nations Fellowship.
Current initiatives under the Centralised initiative
Documentary Australia First Nations Fellowship
Applications are now open for the prestigious Centralised Documentary Australia First Nations Fellowship, an unparalleled career-boosting opportunity for First Nations documentary filmmakers in the Northern Territory and South Australia.
Now in its 3rd year, the fellowship is a unique partnership between Documentary Australia, the South Australian Film Corporation, Screen Territory, National Indigenous Television and Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS First Nations and Outreach) to empower storytelling and kickstart new projects from early to mid-career First Nations documentary filmmakers through the centre of Australia.
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What you can get
The initiative will provide one successful Fellow with support to the value of $30,000, as well as up to $10,000 of in-kind support to attend training opportunities at AFTRS.
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How to apply
The Centralised Documentary Australia First Nations Fellowship is open for applications.
Applications close on Monday 27 June 2022.
Read the Centralised First Nations Documentary Fellowship guidelines PDF (193.7 KB).
To lodge you application, go to GrantsNT.