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This is a preview of the The Next Brilliant Career Initiative Application Form FY27 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Applicant Eligibility

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The Next Brilliant Career invites emerging Australian writers who identify as women or non-binary to submit an original concept for the opportunity to pitch their work to Netflix and receive structured feedback in developing the story for screen. 

Application period: 4 August 2026 – 18 August 2026 (Closing Date). One application is permitted per person; group applications are not accepted. You will not be able to resubmit your application if you make an error, so please take time in submitting. 

Only successful applicants will receive further correspondence once the application window closes. A representative from Netflix will contact you via the phone and/or email address provided in this application on 28 September 2026. If you do not hear from us by this date, we are grateful for your application but you will not be progressing in the program.

 
Before you start your application:
 
  • Read the The Next Brilliant Career Terms and Conditions and the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
  • Review this online application form for files and attachments needed.
  • Industry standard document formats should be used.
  • Reach out to the Screenwest Program Contact during business hours (9am - 5pm AWST, Monday to Friday) for any questions.

 

  • Screenwest is committed to driving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the Western Australian screen industry. 
  • Screenwest encourages applications from First Nations Australians and people from historically underrepresented groups. 

The applicant confirms:

Do you meet all the Eligibility Criteria in the Next Brilliant Career Terms & Conditions? * Required
Must be Yes to proceed with this application.
Do you meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade? * Required
Must be Yes to proceed with this application.
Do you hold at least one (1) and no more than three (3) reportable writer credits on a commercially released short film, film or television series that has screened at a recognised film festival and/or been supported by a state or federal screen agency? * Required
Must be Yes to proceed with this application.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Do you meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade?" on page 1
  • "Do you hold at least one (1) and no more than three (3) reportable writer credits on a commercially released short film, film or television series that has screened at a recognised film festival and/or been supported by a state or federal screen agency?" on page 1

You must be one of the below Applicant Types to apply: 

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