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12:04:48 I'd like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land I am on, the People of the Kulin Nation,
12:04:53 and pay my respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
12:05:03 I want to pay special respects to the fact that it is NAIDOC week and pay my respects to the continuing practice of Aboriginal led activism and resistance in so-called Australia.
12:05:12 Hi everyone my name is Rani Pramesti
12:05:18 I'm the Program Producer of the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative at Theatre Network Australia. My pronouns are she/they.
12:05:36 I am a person in my 30s
12:05:43 I have pinkish hair light brown skin
12:05:49 Wearing a scarf, a vest
12:05:53 a magenta long sleeve top
12:06:07 It’s just me facilitating today and our captioners Marissa and Mana
12:06:18 so I want to ask for your patience as I let people in
12:06:28 We will look at a presentation and then have Q&A
12:06:42 I also have the flu and apologise if I come across as a bit under the weather because I am!
12:06:47 Welcome to today’s session
12:06:51 Can everyone hear me okay?
12:06:55 Yes, I’m getting nods
12:07:05 Todays session is an information session’
12:07:20 Theatre Network Australia's information session on the Victorian Independent Producers Initiative, Round 3.
12:07:30 A lot of us have probably been using Zoom for a while now, but just so we're all on the same page, i'lll run through how to navigate the Zoom window.
12:07:35 You can change view above from gallery to speaker view or even pin my video, if you like.
12:07:44 Whilst I have my screen shared, you can make the shared screen bigger or smaller and therefore myself (or the whole gallery of people) bigger or smaller.
12:07:50 Please note that I won't be able to see your comments in the chat whilst I have my screen shared. So, wait to ask questions until the end.
12:07:56 You will notice that your microphones are automatically off. For ease, please keep your microphone off unless you are asking a question.
12:08:08 The chat function is in the button below - you can post questions or comments through that, or you can also turn on your microphone and speak directly.
12:08:22 If your connection becomes weak throughout the meeting, you can switch your video off and that usually helps. Otherwise, log out and back in.
12:08:33 Lastly, Zoom bombings: where uninvited person attends and behaves inapropriately. We’ll keep track of all the participants in this meeting and in the unlikely event
12:08:37 we’ll close the meeting immediately and send out a new link to legitimate participants.
12:08:46 Any questions to me before we begin?
12:08:54 Great
12:09:02 So, I will start with...
12:09:28 Onscreen for anyone with partial sight, there’s a presentation with today’s structure and a picture of the cohort wfrom Round 2
12:09:40 A bit about TNA, we are a peak body, the leading industry development org
12:09:54 With a particular focus on supporting small to medium business organisations
12:10:05 In our recent work with COVID we’ve been doing national and international advocacy
12:10:15 We consult regularly with our members to inform advocacy
12:10:24 Last year we had the Crisis Cash for indie artists
12:10:30 During the heavy impacts of COVID 19
12:10:45 VIPI, also is a program to support independent Victorian Producers
12:10:59 Safe Theatres is also an initiative about making our spaces as safe as possible
12:11:07 It’s only $33 per year
12:11:14 Please consider joining if you’re not already a member
12:11:31 I want to speak specifically about VIPI- through them we support independent producers
12:11:47 This initiative is in consultation with the Victorian independent performing arts sector
12:11:55 It’s an initiative through the Victorian government
12:12:03 and in partnership with Creative Victoria
12:12:19 I want to highlight our priority groups
12:12:22 Frist People
12:12:29 Culturally and Linguistically People/People of Colour
12:12:33 Deaf and Disabled People
12:12:38 and regional based people
12:12:48 I want to show a video of some people involved with the VIPI program
12:12:53 *video*
12:12:58 *music*
12:13:14 There are three streams
12:13:21 Producers Mentorship Program
12:13:36 VIPI Salon Series opened to the broader performing arts sector
12:14:52 Rani: I hope the video played OK.
12:14:59 Just a recap, on what is available.
12:15:19 The first three is Producers Mentorship Program. A 12-month program. A group learning environment.
12:15:25 In a supportive group environment.
12:15:30 You get what I mean
12:15:45 The second is the Unlocking Capacity Grant, for independent producers with minimum 3 years of experience.
12:15:57 In terms of how you want to calculate, 50 % of your practise, can be pre-civid.
12:16:13 A multi-grant up to $35k per annum. A maximum for three years.
12:16:40 Some of the things I have heard is they often approach to become mentors to others, and have support systems. It is a max of 3 years and 2021 dates TBC, but likely October 2021.
12:17:13 The Salon Series is for the broader independence performing arts sector. They are networking events, it is also peer learning and one-on-one coaching where both people paid $100/hr.
12:17:36 In terms of Unlocking Capacity Grant, there is an image in the TNA where it has a sign that says Producer Station number 2.
12:18:03 It is for those minimum three years of experience in independent producing. At least 50% of your professional time is dedicated to your producing practise.
12:18:15 I had inquiries who moved interstate, but you have to be VIC based to apply.
12:18:26 The unlocking capacity, I thought I would share on what counts.
12:18:32 This is ah helpful guide.
12:18:48 Providing tailored performing arts producing support for independent artists, artists collectives and/or independent companies.
12:19:09 Once again 50% of your professional time is dedicated to your independent producing time.
12:19:14 Must be victorian-based.
12:19:28 What is on offer? It is a 3 year grant with up to $35k/year.
12:19:36 If you would like to be kept in the loop, email me and let me know.
12:19:45 On when round 3 opens for unlocking capacity.
12:19:51 I will move onto Producers Mentorship Program.
12:20:02 A much more supported program from Sept 2021 to August 2022.
12:20:25 Up to 8 individual producers will be selected and monthly professional development workshops co-designed with selected participants.
12:20:35 In addition they will have one group meet up per month.
12:20:42 We will be mindful of diverse learning styles.
12:20:51 Image on right is group of 8 independent producers.
12:21:01 Very diverse in terms of art form they work with and their experiences .
12:21:07 It is something we strive to support.
12:21:33 For the fees involved, it included 2 days a week, receive a fee of $21,840 gross per annum.
12:21:41 Time commitment 8 days per month for 12-months.
12:21:56 We provide mental health, internet, mentorship fees, artists fees and access fees.
12:22:06 I want to shout out to Raf who mentioned this last year.
12:22:27 Please read powerpoint for fees.
12:23:05 In terms of application process, apply as individual. If you are First People, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/People of Colour, Deaf/Disables please let me know so I can provide support.
12:23:18 2 steps: An online submission, short summary of goals, and then an interview on zoom.
12:23:26 There about dozen questions on your producing practise.
12:23:37 You can submit audio  rather than written.
12:24:13 As we all know, with the unpredictability of covid we decided to meet your needs. Hope this works better with the constant changes of COVID.
12:24:23 Round 3 has opened and will close on 2nd August.
12:24:33 17, 20th August interviews with shortlisted applicants.
12:24:42 24 August Round 3 people notified.
12:24:54 I thought i would give a few pointers on where to find info.
12:24:58 TNA.com.au
12:25:05 You can click on latest news.
12:25:19 It will lead you to this page, Round 3 VIPI Producers mentorship program.
12:25:28 Also my contact details are on that page if needed to contact me.
12:25:37 If you have questions ask today or email me on rani@tna.org.au
12:25:50 Let me know if you prefer to get in touch other than email.
12:25:55 I will share specific website.
12:26:03 * humming *
12:26:12 I will put the link in the chat for VIPI website.
12:26:21 This is the VIPI website as a whole.
12:26:31 Latest Updates you can click on Apply Now so you can go to Round 3.
12:26:46 All the info on this page, if you scroll to bottom there are specific links to mentorship programs.
12:27:03 I will click on Apply Now. It takes you to this page, image with independent producers sitting looking to left.
12:27:14 I would recommend reading guidelines and getting familiar with selection criteria.
12:27:39 You can download application form in word document. You can’t save as you go otherwise, so word document you can type then copy and paste into SurveyMonkey.
12:27:47 For deaf applicant, can apply through video.
12:28:14 Sample Summary of Learning Goals: I will share a different screen.
12:28:19 This is the Sample Summary of Learning Goals
12:28:27 Keep this in mind when preparing what you want to learn.
12:28:43 The VIPI program aims to improve career and development opportunities…
12:28:55 I want to show you an example, of what to include in Summary of Learning goals.
12:29:04 Examples are not exhausted so you can make your own.
12:29:24 Second heading is: I will like to develop following skills.
12:29:35 Third heading is: I would like to grow the following networks.
12:29:50 Connect with following independent producers.. I have included suggestions and link.
12:30:10 Final heading is: These are some topics I am interested in having convo about in VIPI producers mentorship program
12:30:24 We are trying to do this in a way that is clear so we can tailor to participants. Does that make sense?
12:30:35 I feel like I’ve talked your head off
12:30:38 I’m opening up for questions
12:30:51 Over to you, you can either turn on microphone or raise your hand on zoom
12:31:00 in reactions at the bottom bar - there’s a raise hand function
12:31:15 Janet: Thank you for a great session
12:31:36 I’ve produce my own work as an independent artists but I make a lot of work for others by doing it
12:31:41 Not a solo show or anything
12:31:48 Would that qualify for this program
12:32:02 Rani: Thanks for this question - it is dealt with in the FAQs
12:32:09 The point of VIPI is to support other artists
12:32:25 We do juggle many roles and some juggle roles for our own work and others
12:32:44 So, does your producing work support work for other independent artists - that would be the strongest for this program
12:32:53 They are designed as part time agreements
12:33:11 So you make sure you have dedicated time supporting independent artists and the rest of your time is not our business
12:33:22 Raf: Thanks Rani
12:33:27 I’m going to put this out there
12:33:43 I’m looking to do media coverage around people who are working around disabled communities
12:33:59 Can I put my details in the chat so if people are working with disabled artists they can contact me?
12:34:14 I’m working with a radio station and am working with coverage for disabled artists
12:34:23 Rani: I love you are shamelessly sharing your work!
12:34:35 Yes please put in the chat function and get in touch if that’s something you do
12:34:51 Nebahat: Sorry I came in a bit late
12:34:59 i am really interested in what I caught from your presentation
12:35:18 I am independent and do have a collective, but when I do work I work with artists from all genres and backgrounds as well as artforms
12:35:36 Because I produce my works independently I don’t always have funding but I am meeting and bringing others in
12:35:46 I do have a portfolio - would that be okay for someone like me
12:35:55 who hasn’t have a consistent trajectory with funding
12:36:05 Though I am still working as much as I can and working collaboratively
12:36:17 There are things I feel I have a gap n and this sounds great to build those skills
12:36:30 Rani: Great question and Again this is covered in the FAQs
12:36:42 Life happens and they don’t always have continuous producing work
12:36:54 Depending on the stream you go for - there is a minimum of independent practice
12:37:27 or with the Producers Mentorship program that should be enough that your work - in addition to - is about supporting other independent artists.
12:37:38 Part of that is because there is not other program like VIPI at the moment
12:37:43 That’s why I have to draw a hard line
12:37:56 For those supporting other artists collective or companies, not their own work
12:38:04 Celia: Great presentation, it’s very clear and helpful
12:38:12 With the three unlocking capacity for the 3 years
12:38:35 I’ve worked as an independent producer being contractors but sometimes I’ve worked for other independent producers… does that count?
12:38:40 Rani: Can you say that again?
12:39:04 Celia: I do support those artists now, but sometimes have been contracted by other producers
12:39:10 Rani: I would say that counts!
12:39:27 Celia: When you say with an organisation you mean as an actual role with an organisation?
12:39:29 Rani: Yes
12:39:45 Working in orgs I mean a major organisation , that wouldn’t count as independent
12:39:54 Over the last three years or so rolling out the program
12:40:08 i do keep in mind the nuance from within the different sectors
12:40:14 So for example the circus sector
12:40:32 We do have people who produce their own sectors - I’m open to concessions
12:40:40 nuances, when assessing from either stream
12:40:50 Please get in touch if there are things we need to keep in mind
12:41:01 That’s how TNA works anyway, we try to listen about what people need
12:41:05 I’ll move onto Laura
12:41:21 Laura: I wanted to check - have the guidelines changed in terms of bringing in another producer to help
12:41:23 unlock capacity
12:41:32 Rani: One of the recipients, Cath, part of her application
12:41:37 is working with an assistant producer
12:41:46 She set aside some budget to work with an assistant producer
12:41:55 Laura: Yes that seems to have changed from round 1
12:42:02 I just wanted to check that was...
12:42:10 Rani: Cath did that and another from round 1
12:42:14 You can definitely apply for that
12:42:24 Any other questions?
12:42:30 This is unusual!
12:42:38 If that’s enough information for now, feel free
12:42:42 to reach out to me
12:42:49 I’m going to chuck in where you find the FAQs
12:43:00 Thank you for your patience, I work Tuesday and Friday
12:43:05 So please reach out to me for a time
12:43:20 Screen shot!
12:43:37 https://www.tna.org.au/what-we-do/sector-development/vipi-frequently-asked-questions/
12:43:46 Thank you good luck everybody!