Resources

Below is a comprehensive list of resources for professionals and students wanting to join the industry. Please note: some content is only available to members. More information on joining the APDG can be found here.

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APDG PRODUCED INDUSTRY DOCUMENTS

LIVE PERFORMANCE STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN

This Standard Agreement has been developed in line with conventional main stage design and production processes but with the intention that it may be adapted, or clauses adopted and used as appropriate for other design processes, such as team devised projects or development and workshop process stages.

LIVE PERFORMANCE DESIGN GUIDELINES

This document contains an outline of base conditions, remuneration rates and roles, but recognises that each practitioner and employer will reach their own negotiated agreement.

MANUAL FOR SCREEN DESIGN PRACTICES

These Guidelines constitute the ‘appropriate industry standard’ as defined by the Australia Council. They are intended to guide best practice, however any agreement between the designer and the company will be subject to individual negotiation.

COVID-19 BACK TO WORK GUIDELINES (FILM & TV)

These documents are intended to outline proposed protocols, while working under Covid-19 restrictions. They are a guide only, as each production will need to adjust / modify depending on their individual project.

INTERVIEWS

A podcast series of interviews with Australian film and theatre designers, from production design, set design, costume design, hair and makeup, SFX and props.

A series of video interviews running annually, with some of Australia’s best designers across film, television, live performance and events.

A list of interviews that have appeared in the APDG Newsletter over the years.

APDG PROGRAMS

The MENTORAPDG Program matches and connects mentees with potential mentors, provides a flexible structure to set clear goals and inspires interconnectivity between generations of designers. This program runs yearly.

The Thelma Afford Award for Costume Design in Stage and Screen was established to promote the further study of theatre, film or TV costume design, in various visual dramatic media, for young matriculating high school art students or students from drama and art schools. This program runs every 2 years.

APDG accreditation is granted to full members who have consistently demonstrated high standards in design and design innovation, as well as having actively promoted design’s value and contribution to Screen and Live Performance industries. View our list of ACCREDITED MEMBERS.

OTHER APDG RESOURCES

A comprehensive list describing the roles across Art, Construction, VFX, SFX, Action Vehicles and Costume in film and television.

A list of design courses across Australia for those wanting to join the screen, live performance and digital production industry.

Showcasing APDG members and their incredible work.

A list of local organisations providing support to for designers.

Resources and APDGreen interviews, discussing sustainability on productions.

A list of online resources and organisations that many screen industry professionals use.

This collection of books provides an introduction to the work that industry practitioners undertake in the art and costume departments in screen and live performance.

These resources have been listed to help keep you connected with support networks and to provide information during the Covid-19 crisis.

WORKING SMARTER GUIDE

Being Professional
Being In Work
Outgoing Costs
Career Development
Project Management
Wellbeing