Untapped | Screen Queensland

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Untapped

March 7, 2025

Applications close: Thursday 27 March, 4:59pm AEST

Untapped, run by Australians in Film and Screen Australia, is an artist development program for undiscovered and historically excluded Australian screenwriters and directors to create career pathways into the LA market.

The program is comprised of two parts including a Masterclass Series open to all eligible applicants and Development Lab which will see up to six applicants progressing to receive individualised mentorship, story consultation, creative feedback and professional development.

In 2025, the Masterclass Series will feature insightful sessions with Megan Park (My Old Ass, The Fallout), Michael Shanks (Together), Jet Wilkinson (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Percy Jackson and the Olympians), and Ryan O’Connell (Special, Queer as Folk).

First Nations Australians, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, living with disability, LGBTQIA+ and/or who are living in regional and remote locations are encouraged to apply.

Untapped is proudly supported by Screen Queensland alongside other state screen agencies and national organisations.

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