Career Advice

Why I did a Reality TV show for my arts practice
The only Australian in the Netflix series Blown Away, we talk to Tegan Hamilton on the wins, and pains, of…

Screen Warriors recruits veterans for film & TV development
Defence force veterans can retrain in film & TV rolesas part of a new program delivered by AFTRS and the…

How to nail a video interview
Interviews are nerve-wracking, especially if this is your first time doing one over video call! Keep calm and read our…

How to build a portfolio of your creative work (and make it stand out)
Digital portfolios can seem daunting, especially if you've never made a website before. Here's how to do it in five…

Want to be a TV and film extra? 'There aren’t many skills required'
If you don't mind waiting around a lot, being an extra on set can be an interesting experience.

How to survive networking (without screaming into the canapés)
If you're creating something, chances are you'll need to let people know about it. Networking is therefore essential for practitioners,…

How to start and maintain an inspiration board
Starting with what inspires you might be the best way to get your ideas moving from fantasy to reality.

Want to be a scriptwriter? Megan Herbert says: 'just put it out there'
What's the 100-day project? And what if you've been told your artform isn't 'real' work? Meet writer and political cartoonist…

Want to be a writer/director? Joy Hopwood says 'start on short-term projects'
From becoming the first regular Asian presenter on Play School, to having a feature film broadcast on Channel 9, Joy…

Flourishing in the arts is about meaning, mastery and mattering
Committing ourselves to the path of flourishing may sound like an impossible ask – but it's not.