Production Accounting Essentials

A 2 day workshop for those wishing to crossover into the screen industry.

Production Accountants are currently in short supply across the whole of Australia. 

This two day workshop will introduce the specialised skills of film and television production accounting to 20 Northern NSW locals. It is ideal for those with some knowledge and experience of accounting who wish to transfer those skills to the film and television industry or production professionals wishing to add another string to their bow.

Attendees will explore the tasks and requirements of a production accountant during the Pre-Production, Shoot and Post Production phases. Covering such topics as The Budget, Cashflow, Payroll, Cost Reporting and Federal and State Incentives, it is an overview of the fundamental skills and temperament required to give the best chance of having a successful Production Accounting career.

This workshop is taught, in person, by Jill Hewitt, Training Director at Moneypenny Services. She is a financial controller and industry mentor to emerging production accountants across Australia.  

Registration information:

• This course is being offered to 20 selected Northern NSW residents for free.  
• As places are strictly limited, please ensure you can make the date before registering.
• To be considered for a place, candidates will need to complete the registration process and answer the questions.
• All registrations will be assessed by representatives from Screenworks and Moneypenny. Successful candidates will be notified by email by Monday 7th March 2022.
• Screenworks will be running this event in Cairns, Far North Queensland in early May and will be inviting applications from as far south as Mackay, Prosepine and Townsville (travel subsidies will be made available). If you are interested in finding out more, please sing up to the FNQ mailing list to be across updates.  
• If you require any assistance with the registration process, please contact Screenworks Project Manager, Louise Hodgson on louise@screenworks.com.au or 0415 092917

COVID-Safe Event

As per the current NSW Government health guidelines, all attendees will need to check-in via the Government app and show proof of vaccination status when attending the workshop. If these requirements change, we will inform selected participants and registered attendees.

Production Accounting Essentials is delivered by Screenworks as part of the Regional Crew Development program supported by Netflix and the NSW Department of Training.

Our event partner and presenter of the workshop is Moneypenny​ and the event is supported by AFTRS​.