The APT X NIDA First Nations Emerging Writers Group is a national writing collective for First Nations artists and storytellers developing their writing for performance.
Produced by APT and NIDA, the program is for emerging artists developing their skills in writing for performance and wanting to grow their skills and knowledge in dramatic writing. Jada Alberts, acclaimed writer and performer across stage and screen, leads this pilot program.
Artists will meet online for 8 sessions over the course of 16 weeks to participate in skills workshops, hear from professional writers in the stage and screen industry, and workshop their own writing.
At the end of the program, artists will have access to a network of peers, a solid foundation in writing for the stage or screen, an understanding of the principles of dramatic writing and a short piece of work that has been workshopped and is ready for pitching/further development.
Financial support for all participants is provided via a bursary.
Apply for the Program
Application Period: Applications for this program are currently close.
Eligibility: Australian First Nations artists nationally
Who is this group for?
- Artists with an existing arts practice who want to develop skills in writing for performance
- Artists who are interested in writing for the stage or screen
- Emerging writers who want to gain feedback on their work and connect with other artists
- Artists who are considering a career in writing for performance
- Artists who are considering applying for further study in writing for the stage or screen
What will I get from this program?
- A solid understanding of the craft of writing for performance
- A peer network of writers and connections with industry professionals
- A short piece of writing that has received feedback from industry professionals and can be used for pitches, applications or further development
- A strong relationship with APT and NIDA.
