Applications are now open for the First Nations Creators Program, offering mentorship and support to boost your digital career.
Screen Australia and Instagram Australia, in collaboration with Meta, have opened applications for the fourth year of the First Nations Creators Program. This initiative is aimed at nurturing up to 15 emerging First Nations digital creators by offering funding, educational opportunities, and career advancement tools.
The program, to be hosted at Instagram HQ in Sydney, features a series of in-person training sessions, practical workshops, and mentoring. Participants will also receive career connections, essential equipment, and content funding.
Prospective candidates need to submit a video introduction, between 30 seconds and one minute long, detailing their social media presence, content type, inspirations, and career aspirations, alongside what they aim to gain from their participation.
Eligibility for the program requires applicants to be over the age of 18, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, possess a public Instagram profile, have some background in social media or digital video content creation, and be able to attend the 2-3 day in-person event scheduled for July 2024 in Sydney.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Meta once again to support First Nations creators to enhance their practice and reach new audiences.
Instagram offers endless possibilities for our emerging Indigenous storytellers to experiment with ideas, develop their unique and enduring voices, and produce authentic and engaging content for audiences around the world,”
said Angela Bates, Head of First Nations at Screen Australia.
“We’re proud to support First Nations creatives in this space, and it’s great to see the positive impact this program has had on their careers.
I can’t wait to see what new talent this year’s program uncovers and the opportunities that eventuate as a result!” Bates added.
From Meta, Kirsty Wilson, ANZ Global Creator Partnerships Lead, highlighted the program’s focus on creative upskilling and community building.
“Through our First Nations Program – which centres on creative upskilling, and community building – we have empowered emerging First Nations creatives, equipping them with the tools to flourish on our platforms, and beyond.
We are incredibly proud to continue celebrating, elevating, and amplifying some of Australia’s most creative and important voices, not just through this Program, but in all the work we do.”
Applications for this enriching opportunity will remain open until 5pm AEST on Thursday 16 May 2024. First Nations Creators can apply for the program here.
