The screen industry brings together diverse personalities, creative tensions, and high-pressure situations—making it essential to know how to handle difficult people effectively. This workshop provides industry professionals with practical tools to manage challenging behaviors, whether dealing with demanding clients, uncooperative team members, or high-strung creatives. Participants will explore strategies for setting boundaries, maintaining professionalism, and […]

The screen industry thrives on collaboration across generations, from seasoned professionals to emerging talent. This workshop explores the dynamics of managing and working with diverse age groups, addressing differences in communication styles, work expectations, and industry experience. Participants will learn strategies to bridge generational gaps, foster mutual respect, and create an inclusive work environment that […]

We’ll discuss how to go about finding new team members. How to conduct interviews with people you’ve never met before hiring them. How to do reference checks. And how to bring them into a new team.Please note the event is based on AEST time (Melbourne time).

Let’s talk more about how we deal with bad behaviour in our team.  How do you define “bad behaviour” appropriately?  We’ll go through some techniques to help handle this behaviour – from serious to annoying. What resources should you have to call on?  How to get the help you need to deal with it.Please note […]

Let’s get practical about how you make productions culturally safe for all your team. We’ll consider specific examples of systems that have worked and provide some cheat sheets to help you create a culturally safe workplace.Please note the event is based on AEST time (Melbourne time).

Effective communication is key in the screen industry, especially when tackling challenging discussions. This interactive workshop equips industry professionals with practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, professionalism, and empathy. Whether addressing creative differences, resolving conflicts, or providing constructive feedback, you'll gain tools to foster productive dialogue and maintain strong working relationships.Please note the […]