Career Advice

Three skills every film director needs – a practical guide
Melanie Killingsworth outlines the top skills needed for directors working between commercials, shorts and longer narrative projects.

Why consistency is key in your creative career
A 1% improvement on regular tasks will pay huge dividends, writes Emmy and AACTA Award-winning producer turned creative sector coach…

In the Key of C: the soundtrack to your creative career. Curiosity
Being curious is just as important as being 'passionate' - and much more achievable, says Emmy and AACTA Award-winning producer…

Four ways to achieve your work goals in 2022
Back at work with fresh eyes for the year? Here's how to take your career to new places in 2022.

In the Key of C: the soundtrack to your creative career
Emmy and AACTA Award-winning producer turned creative sector coach Ellenor Cox provides regular insights and advice for supercharging your creative…

Get your mojo back with a 'visibility plan' for 2022
Both individuals and organisations need to be ready to step into the limelight and shine at full bore, says Karen…

So you want my screen job: Brett Aplin, composer
Meet Brett Aplin, the film and television composer whose credits include The Gloaming, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries and James…

Branding Yourself: what's your 'user experience'?
Stop thinking of branding as 'selling out'. Clarity and consistency help you share your authentic creative gifts.

Hoodlum Entertainment – from the dole to a global company
Hoodlum Entertainment built a modest empire from financial caution, great ideas and a mind for digital storytelling.

Diary of an unexpected runner - with executive insight
Denise Eriksen took a trip to the country as a runner after years as a film and TV executive. Here's…