IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SCREEN & STORY
A NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
At Mercury CX we are are always releasing new special events, programs and support to our member base. If the event you are looking for is not listed yet, please join our mailing list to be the first to know when it is! Members of Mercury CX are entitled to a discount on all events, how will you start your story?
SPRINGBOARD
Your pathway to professional practice, Springboard is a comprehensive 12-week development program featuring practical workshops and mentoring with industry leaders in the crafts of screenwriting, directing and producing.
QUICKSILVER
The MCX Quicksilver production supports South Australian production-ready short-form content. In 2021 this year it will support up to five ambitious, bold short-form projects across numerous formats – including films, webisodes and documentaries. Applications open mid-year.
MCX LABS
Whether it’s honing the pitch to take to market, developing a new entertainment format to conquer the world of television, or a writing intensive, MCX Labs give you the edge on applied creative development.
MASTERS APPRENTICE
A targeted development scheme for Heads of Departments, this program sees emerging screen craft practitioners matched with experienced creatives. Delivered with SAFC, outcomes have included placements on the most recent SA film and television productions.
FILM LAB: NEW VOICES
Mercury CX is proud to be supporting the creative team successfully chosen for the Film Lab New Voices initiative. In conjunction with South Australia Film Corporation and Adelaide Film Festive, they will be developing a $400,000 feature to premiere at AFF2022. Mercury CX will be supporting them through targeted development at each stage.
HANLON LARSEN FELLOWSHIP
The annual Hanlon Larsen Screen Fellowship supports a South Australian screen-practitioner who embodies the creative spirit of the late Cole Larsen, with funding to create an avant-garde screen-based work. Mercury CX is proud to support the development of emerging creatives through this program.
NITV SHORT DOCUMENTARY FUND
Mercury CX (formerly as Media Resource Centre has worked with NITV since 2013 to support Indigenous documentary-makers through production support and professional development.
FAQS
What types of production does Mercury CX fund?
Mercury CX funds short-form projects through the annual Quicksilver production fund. Applications open mid-year for creative teams. Up to five projects are funded.
Can I apply as an individual for production funding?
Mercury CX funds projects that are production-ready through the Quicksilver fund. This usually means that key creatives will be attached to the project already. Contact us to discuss your specific project.
Do I have to be a member to access production support and funding?
Yes, this is a benefit of MCX Membership.
Can I apply for production funding outside the Quicksilver fund?
Except for specific initiatives, no. From time to time, Mercury CX will have other production initiatives, sometimes in partnership with other agencies and organisations. An example of this is the recent New Voices Film Lab, in conjunction with the South Australian Film Corporation and Adelaide Film Festival.
I am an emerging producer, what support can Mercury CX offer me?
As an MCX member, you’re entitled to a one-hour professional consult once per year. Our development programs such as Springboard provide professional development opportunities and Springboard + includes tailored advice.
Does Mercury CX work with the screen associations and guilds?
Australia’s screen industry is a significant creator of jobs and contributes to Australia’s financial and reputational presence. Mercury CX works closely with all federal and state agencies to ensure we are creating programs that support a vibrant and growing screen culture.
We welcome the members of our industry guilds including Screen Producers Australia, Australian Directors Guild, Australian Writers Guild and Actors Equity along with the screencraft guilds and associations.
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