Career Advice
Why be a producer? Sue Maslin, Owen Johnston and Gus Howard tell all
The film industry runs on good producers, though it can be a daunting role. Screenhub talked to three veterans who…
Building Strengths versus Improving Weaknesses
Setting an ambitious artistic career goal? Tahlia Norrish shares two prompts from the world of elite sports that will get…
Bystander Intervention for Freelancers
How do you speak up for the rights of others when you don't have job security? Media Mentor Esther Coleman-Hawkins…
Learning to leave – new programs to engage creatives with the world
In response to a globalised industry, become a professional nomad. Here's two support measures which reflect fundamental changes in the…
Streaming Sector's War on Residual Incomes
Making a living is tough for creatives, but residuals can be a long term income source. Now the streaming companies…
Cold Email Etiquette: how to ask for work
Sending that scary email could change your life. The Media Mentor shows you how, with practical templates to get you…
YouTube's mysterious 'Dust' channel and the 21st century development ladder
Australian creatives are discovering a clever track towards the mainstream through a US company building new digital pathways.
Ask the Mentor: how do I get my first job?
Getting started is hard, but fortune favours the relentless. Also, you should get cracking on LinkedIn, says Media Mentor Esther…
Getting real with your career - the power of a breakthrough moment
Before that first opportunity, there is often a moment when you realise the shape of your life. This is how…
Ask the Mentor: What are 'taste clusters' and how do they relate to my show?
Despite sounding like nutty treats, this term relates to the measurement of SVOD audiences. Media Mentor Esther Coleman-Hawkins explains how…