VicScreen launches First People Writers’ workshop in Shepparton

Beck Cole on the set of Grog Shop. Photo by Jackson Finter.

VicScreen has launched the First Peoples Writers Workshop, a new initiative that is committed to developing First Peoples creative talent within the Victorian screen industry.

Designed for First Peoples writers, directors and producers, the four-day workshop will help fast-track participants projects and experiences as screenwriters by giving them tools to craft and refine their story ideas to take to market.

Successful applications will be mentored and coached by acclaimed screenwriter’s Dot West (Little J and Big Cuz, The Heights) and Kelly Lefever (Something in the Air, The Circuit) on how to craft an efficient and effective pitch document that accurately represents their vision for the project.

The workshop will take place in Shepparton, bringing together creatives from across the state to the regional hub.

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