Career Advice

How to be a location manager: 'find someone who's got a bit of nous'
Steve Brett is a veteran location manager. He offers some pungent insights about the job, its pains and pleasures, and…

Testing Times: the unpaid labour of auditioning from home
Actors are struggling with increased requirements for self-testing, while casting agencies save time and money. The MEAA is formulating a…

'Team up for producing success': The Unusual Suspects' Angie Fielder & Polly Staniford
Their latest show is 'The Unusual Suspects' on SBS, but Aquarius is a company with a broad slate. We talked…

The Power of Visibility: beating the mid-career blahs
Even introverts can shine in their own ways. Challenge your fears and put yourself out there with these ideas from…

SPA and MEAA release revised Safety Guidelines for sector
In a small but monumental moment, the screen sector has released its 21st century approach to health and safety. It…

Courage, Confidence & Strategy: Sue Maslin's advice for women pursuing leadership
Inspired by Natalie Miller, Sue Maslin says we need more women taking the leap into positions of financial and creative…

Beating the Computer's Selection Process when applying for jobs
Automated CV scanners use very blunt tools to cull applicants. Here are some tips to get yours seen by human…

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…