Applications are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social media creators to participate in a new program over multiple months including mentoring, training and content funding. Launched in partnership between Screen Australia's First Nations department and Instagram Australia, the First Nations Creator Program will accelerate up-and-coming local talent and amplify diverse voices across the social media landscape.
The First Nations Creator Program will involve training sessions and workshops covering product, creativity, safety and well-being, along with mentored guidance on digital production and social media strategy. During the Program, creators will receive production funding of $7,600 each, to help them create Reels or IGTV content for their Instagram account.
Selected creators will also be connected to key industry contacts including Instagram and Screen Australia representatives, management teams, leading First Nations creatives, and other established social media creators. Upon completion of the program, participants will each be assigned an Instagram partner manager to continue their journey on the platform. Up to 15 First Nations creators will be selected to participate in this year's First Nations Creator Program, with successful applicants announced in August.
To apply, creators need to be over 18 years of age and identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Creators must have experience in social media or digital video content creation and be available for regular training and mentoring for the duration of the Program. Each application will need to include a short one-minute video about yourself, your Instagram account, details on the content you create including your inspiration and goals for your social media presence, and the communities you connect with on social media.
