To celebrate the launch of its series My Brilliant Career, Netflix has partnered with the Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) and 8 state and territory screen agencies, including Screen Territory.
This development program supports emerging Australian writers and promotes diversity in the local screen industry.
The program is open to emerging writers across Australia who identify as women or non-binary.
Participants are invited to submit an original story concept for the chance to pitch it directly to Netflix and receive structured feedback to help develop their story for the screens .
What's on offer
One writer from each state and territory will be selected, with 8 participants chosen in total to attend a pitch day with Netflix executives in Sydney.
Selected participants will:
- pitch their story concept directly to Netflix
- receive feedback during the Pitch Day session
- have the opportunity to refine their concept
- receive further written feedback after the event.
Travel and accommodation will be provided for participants travelling to Sydney from outside the metropolitan area.
Being selected for the program does not guarantee development funding or production opportunities with Netflix. However, participants will have the opportunity to present an original concept to industry decision-makers and receive professional feedback.
Who can apply
Applicants must:
- be 18 years or older
- be an Australian resident
- identify as a woman or non-binary person
- have between 1 and 3 reportable writing credits on a commercially released short film, feature film or television series that has screened at a recognised film festival and/or received support from a state, territory or Australian Government screen agency.
Full-time students are not eligible to apply.
For full eligibility requirements and application details, go to the application portal.
Key dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Tuesday 4 August 2026 |
| Applications close | Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:55pm (ACST) |
| Selected participants notified | Late September 2026. |
| Pitch day, Sydney | Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
Read the programs terms and conditions PDF (156.4 KB).
How to apply
To apply visit GrantsNT
One application is permitted per person.
Applications must be submitted by NT residents, as defined by the Screen Territory Terms of Trade PDF (978.6 KB).