Are you an emerging producer with a passion for inclusion?
Applications are sought from emerging producers keen to jump on board the bus and start their inclusive filmmaking journey.
Bus Stop Films is ready to engage a team of emerging producers to come on board for our 2026 short film projects as Inclusive Producer’s Attachments and some full producer roles, opening up inclusive filmmaking opportunities to next generation producers. They will work with our in-house Producer Dianna La Grassa and a team of IPA alumni producers to bring to life our slate of 21 inclusively made short films, being produced through our Accessible Filmmaking Program.
The cohort will gain professional skills development in inclusive filmmaking by attending Bus Stop’s Inclusion in Action workshop and be part of a network of producers passionate about inclusive filmmaking. The strategy will equip participants with skills in producing films inclusively, supporting people with disabilities on productions and producing content through a lens of inclusion, diversity and accessibility.
Depending on the location, the attachments may be allocated to work across up to 3 films. Productions will take place across August 2026. Many shoots will be on weekends. All our films are shot in one day.
Bus Stop’s class locations for the 2026 Inclusive Producers Attachment Program include - Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Katoomba, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart.
The initiative is generously supported by Bus Stop Films with the support of Screen NSW, Screen QLD, VicScreen, Screen Tasmania, Screen Queensland, Screen Canberra, Screen Territory, Screenwest and the South Australian Film Commission.
Additionally, this year we have extended the program to appoint a number of IPA alumni as producers on our 2026 slate. This reflects the professional development of the producers in the skills and expertise in inclusive filmmaking. Producer appointments have been generously supported by Screen NSW, VicScreen, Screen Queensland, Screen Canberra, Screen Tasmania and Screenwest.
Details about the program
How long will the Inclusive Producers Attachment?
Engagement will be approximately 65 hours on non-consecutive days including a 10 hour shoot per film. Flexible working arrangements apply around hours. The attachment will also include participation in our Inclusion in Action workshop, delivered by zoom. The role is flexible and can be done around other employment or projects.
How much is the fee paid to the person engaged for an Inclusive Producers Attachment?
Fee paid is $2,234 including super (per short film) which is in line with BRECA rates.
How many films will the attachments be engaged with?
We will recruit at least 14 people to work across our slate of films. Each attachment may be allocated up to 3 short forms to work on, depending on the number of films being made in that location, for example we have 9 films across NSW but only one film in Perth, WA.
How will the films be allocated to the Producers Attachments?
Allocations of short films and attachments will be made within each state based on the locations of the shoot and the availability of the selected participants. We are producing 21 films across the Country.
What sort of tasks will it involve?
Desktop activities - sourcing resources, booking catering, managing casting calls, attending production meetings (by zoom), liaising with cast and crew.
In person activities - site rece’s, collecting unit and production items. Setting up the unit and catering on the set on the shoot day.
When will the shoots take place?
Shoots will take place across August. Proposed shoot dates for our 2026 class film projects are below. The Inclusive Producer’s Attachments will be expected to attend the shoot for the film/s they are allocated to. Many shoots will be on the weekends.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must be over 18.
A Producer credit on at least 30 cumulative minutes of live action, narrative fiction or documentary content i.e. 2-3 short film projects. Can be across a range of platforms including online, short film, television or feature film.
You must be a resident of the state to which the film shoots take place.
Demonstrated commitment to undertake Bus Stop’s Inclusion in Action workshop.
STATE BASED CRITERIA
In Darwin, applicants must also follow the Screen Territory eligibility requirements - which can be found here https://screenterritory.nt.gov.au/funding/applying-for-funding/eligibility
In Queensland, at least one IPA role and the alumni producer roles are specifically funded to support deaf/disabled/neurodivergent creatives.
In Perth, WA we are seeking one Producer and one Inclusive Producers Attachment
How do I apply?
Applications open close 12 June 2026
We encourage producers from regional, CALD, Deaf/Disabled, First Nation and LGBTQI+ communities to apply.
Complete the application form and upload your CV.
Need more information? Please email - hello@busstopfilms.com.au
