Top (L-R): Shauna O’Meara, Siobhan Domingo, Lata Periakarpan;
backside (L-R) Michael Hudson, Emily Steel, Rhianna Malezer.
SBS has introduced the six screenwriters chosen for the third 12 months of the SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator, who will every be part of a number one Australian drama manufacturing firm, for a 12 months of paid employment.
The SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator helps the event of under-represented screenwriting expertise in Australia, together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people who find themselves from culturally and linguistically numerous backgrounds; people who find themselves Deaf, laborious of listening to or with incapacity; people who find themselves feminine or gender numerous; individuals who determine as LGBTQIA+; and folks positioned in regional and distant areas.
The initiative is delivered in partnership with Screen Australia, and state display screen businesses Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screenwest, the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and VicScreen, and with the help of the Australian Writers’ Guild.
Six writers chosen are:
NSW: Siobhan Domingo joins Endemol Shine Australia, supported by Screen NSW
QLD: Rhianna Malezer joins Orange Entertainment Co, supported by Screen Queensland
SA: Emily Steel joins Kojo Studios, supported by the South Australian Film Corporation
TAS: Shauna O’Meara joins TAP (Tony Ayres Productions), supported by Screen Tasmania
VIC: Michael Hudson joins Kindling Pictures, supported by VicScreen
WA: Lata Periakarpan joins Curio Pictures, supported by Screenwest.
Catherine Kelleher, Development Executive, SBS Scripted, stated: “The Emerging Writers’ Incubator displays our dedication at SBS to speculate, assist and elevate new voices and an more and more inclusive sector. Congratulations to the shortlisted candidates and to the six rising writers chosen for the third 12 months of this initiative. These writers all deliver distinctive views to their work and replicate voices and experiences which might be traditionally under-represented. We’ve seen the advantages that the initiative brings to each the writers concerned, and the manufacturing corporations they be part of. It is incredible to be working with our companions as we develop and develop the way forward for Australian storytelling. We can’t wait to see the affect they’ll have as they proceed their careers.”
Bobby Romia, Head of Development, Screen Australia, stated: “An enormous congratulations to the six gifted screenwriters chosen for the SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator. Screen Australia is dedicated to discovering and growing new artistic expertise, notably voices that signify modern Australia. We look ahead to seeing the outcomes from this 12 months’s contributors and are delighted to assist them as they develop their craft. This partnership with SBS is a showcase of the unbelievable variety of expertise working in Australia and a big alternative for us to work collectively to foster a extra inclusive panorama for Australian storytelling.”
Kyas Hepworth, Head of Screen NSW, stated: “With its dedication to offering inclusive alternatives to new voices and showcasing Australia’s tales on the world stage, Screen NSW is happy to once more assist the SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator initiative in 2024. We look ahead to listening to concerning the experiences that these six gifted rising writers may have with main manufacturing corporations, together with NSW-based screenwriter and director Siobhan Domingo with Endemol Shine Australia, and see the abilities and development that they’ll acquire from collaborating on this vital program.”
Jacqui Feeney, Screen Queensland CEO, stated: “Screen Queensland is delighted to assist this program which can pair multi-talented First Nations practitioner Rhianna Malezer with native producers Orange Entertainment Co. (Audrey, Retrograde). The SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator is a profession defining alternative for Rhianna to develop her voice as a author with an organization dedicated to producing display screen tales from a variety of views. Rhianna has beforehand participated in Screen Queensland’s Attachment program, growth initiatives and Market and Travel Grants, and we’re proud to now present a lift to her screenwriting profession by this year-long placement.”
Alex Sangston, Executive Manager, Screen Tasmania, stated: “The Emerging Writers’ Incubator is a incredible alternative for our writers to have their abilities nurtured by business professionals, permitting them to thrive and setting them up for achievement. We are thrilled to be supporting Tasmanian author Shauna O’Meara for her placement with Tony Ayres Productions (TAP) this 12 months and congratulate her on being chosen from a powerful bunch of shortlisted candidates. We can’t wait to see the place it leads Shauna subsequent.”
Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest CEO, stated: “The SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator has been an extremely beneficial program, establishing important profession pathways for rising Western Australian writers. We’re proud to have now supported three WA practitioners to hone their abilities and abilities with thrilling Australian manufacturing corporations.”
Kate Croser, CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation, stated: “The SAFC is happy to assist this initiative as soon as once more as a part of our ongoing dedication to develop and diversify a pool of credited South Australian key creatives that displays the range and vibrancy of the South Australian group. We congratulate South Australian author Emily Steel on being chosen to work and collaborate with Adelaide’s award-winning manufacturing firm KOJO.”
Caroline Pitcher, CEO of VicScreen, stated: “We’re proud to proceed our assist of this significant initiative because it enters its third 12 months. The SBS Emerging Writers Incubator has unearthed distinctive expertise from throughout the nation, and this 12 months is not any exception. Congratulations to all contributors, together with Michael Hudson who will be part of Victoria’s critically acclaimed, Kindling Pictures. We look ahead to following all of the participant’s careers within the coming years as they develop to be future leaders of our business.”
Susie Hamilton, Director, Professional Development, Australian Writers’ Guild, added: “This outstanding program continues to ship distinctive alternatives to a few of Australia’s most promising rising writers. The AWG affords its whole-hearted assist to this system and to this 12 months’s thrilling cohort.”
