Ones To Watch
Ones To Watch is SPA's flagship professional development and mentoring program, designed to support the next generation of Australian screen practitioners.
Now in its latest iteration, the program offers two tailored pathways: Ones To Watch Producers and Ones To Watch Creators. Successful applicants are matched with experienced industry mentors for personalised one-on-one guidance; gain access to an exclusive six-month series of industry webinars: and discounted registration, curated industry meetings and networking opportunities at SCREEN FOREVER in 2027.
Participants are eligible to apply for the Ones To Watch Screen Placement, supported by Screen Australia, providing a $20,000 contribution towards an international industry placement.
Applications are now open for the Ones to Watch 2026/27 program. Applications close on Monday 17 August 2026 at 2:00pm AEST. If you have any questions about this program, please contact us.
Ones To Watch Producers: must have at least two (2) credits as a producer for projects which were:
- exhibited on a broadcast or streaming platform which has at least 25,000 subscribers; OR
- distributed & exhibited theatrically in Australia and/or internationally (including film festivals); OR
- exhibited on a Direct to Audience platform (where your channel/profile has at least 25,000 subscribers; OR a single video which has achieved a minimum of 1 million views and your channel/profile has at least 10,000 subscribers)
Ones To Watch Creators: must have at least two (2) credits as a writer, director and/or producer of projects which were:
- exhibited on a broadcast or streaming platform which has at least 25,000 subscribers; OR
- been distributed & exhibited theatrically in Australia and/or internationally (including film festivals); OR
- exhibited on a Direct to Audience platform (where your channel/profile has at least 25,000 subscribers; OR a single video which has achieved a minimum of 1 million views and your channel/profile has at least 10,000 subscribers)
Ones To Watch 2026/27 is proudly supported by:
- Screen Australia (Major Government Partner)
- Above The Line Accounting
- Film Finances
- Fulcrum Media Finance
- Media Super
- Screen NSW
- SBS
Ones To Watch Alumni
Since its induction, the program has celebrated the diversity of Australian filmmakers, with our 180 alumni coming from every state and territory in the nation and utilising a variety of platforms and formats to tell their stories and share their unique viewpoints.