Centralised is an initiative to boost Indigenous filmmakers and screen creatives in South Australia and Northern Territory with specialised funding, support and development opportunities.
Centralised delivers a range of opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screen creatives through the centre of Australia, creating clear pathways for emerging talent including mentoring, workshops, attachments and internships.
The initiative was developed by Screen Territory and the South Australian Film Corporation and Adelaide Studios together with founding partners, Screen Australia's Indigenous Department, Documentary Australian Foundation (DAF), AFTRS Indigenous (Australian Film, Television and Radio School), ABC and NITV.
The focus of Centralised is to encourage screen storytelling, practitioner and audience development in South Australia and the Northern Territory with an emphasis on collaboration that crosses state borders.
A number of initiatives that have been launched under the Centralised banner.
DAF Centralised Indigenous Fellowship
The DAF Centralised Indigenous Fellowship is a partnership between the Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF), the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Screen Territory, National Indigenous Television (NITV) and Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS Indigenous).
DAF, together with the initiative partners, are seeking applications from early to mid-career Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander practitioners to submit their proposal for a year-long Fellowship.
Applications are open until 15 March 2020.
What you can apply for
Running across three years, one Fellow will be selected annually for this opportunity.
The successful applicant will receive a grant of up to $30,000 towards professional and documentary project development and up to $10,000 of in-kind support to attend training opportunities at AFTRS.
How to apply
Read the application guidelines and apply online at GrantsNT.
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