SDA member organisations play a key role in providing early-mid career film and multimedia makers across Australia with affordable access to production equipment and advice, subsidy programs, professional development and accredited training, exhibition programming and a range of special projects.
Most importantly, SDA ensures that a 'many doors' approach is maintained in relation to the development of industry practitioners.

SDA Aims and Objectives are to:
Develop a greater number of highly skilled film, video and new media makers;
Actively engage with the production, economic and aesthetic issues facing the industry;
Develop complementary & diverse pathways into the industry;
Increase audiences for Australian films and new media works;
Ensure equity in access and delivery of programs.
Most recently, SDA has entered into a number of industry partnerships in order to exploit the production resources available in its member organisations, to share the financial responsibility for program delivery within an environment of tight constraints, and to deliver outcomes both nationally and at a state level.

Film & Television Institute WA Inc

The Film & Television Institute is the premier professional development centre for independent screen production & events in Western Australia.
It provides an alternative pathway to the film and television industry through education, exhibition, equipment and production resources and is supported by its membership, corporate partners, ScreenWest and the Australian Film Commission.

Arguably the oldest Screen Resource Organisation in Australia, FTI was incorporated in 1971 (originally as the Perth Institute of Film & Television) and is housed in the 19th century built Fremantle Boys? School. The Institute?s premises contain a 130-seat cinema, video editing rooms, digital labs, training rooms, large hall, studio space and office accommodation.
FTI is also the home of the Centre for Advanced Digital Screen Animation (CADSA). The Centre is the focal point in WA for commercial linear and non-linear narrative animation training and production bringing together a diverse array of animation industry professionals, production companies, private and state government entities.

Metro Screen

METRO SCREEN is a dynamic video, television + multimedia resource centre offering production support + training to emerging film makers, new media makers + community based screen practitioners + artists.
Metro has extensive links within the film, television + multimedia industries. This unique combination of production support + networks gives Metro members + students access to a vibrant community that includes professional organisations, practising filmmakers + artists. These services provide different entry points + multiple pathways into the screen production industries.
Metro is centrally located in the Sydney Film Centre in Paddington Town Hall, serviced by public transport + close to restaurants, cinemas, cafes + galleries.
For further information please phone [02] 9361.5318 or come on over to Metro Screen:
Sydney Film Centre - Paddington Town Hall [Cnr Oatley Rd + Oxford St Paddington NSW]

OPENChannel

OPENChannel is the Victorian Screen Resource Organisation funded by the Australian Film Commission and Film Victoria to assist in the development of a strong and vibrant Australian screen culture.
OPENChannel works with filmmakers and digital media practitioners at all stages in their development by providing production support, training, access to affordable equipment and a focus for networking. OPENChannel is a cooperative and functions as a community business. Customers are encouraged to become members and thereby become involved in the organisation. As a cooperative OPENChannel functions as a democractic organisation governed by an honorary Board elected by the membership.
In its 30 year history OPENChannel has made significant contributions toward the development of a more equitable society by assisting and enabling marginalized individuals and communities to tell their stories in their own voices. This activity has remained a critical focus of OPENChannel as the organisation has grown and developed throughout its long history.
OPENChannel is located on Victoria St in Fitzroy (Melbourne, Australia) and operates 24 hours a day/seven days a week. The office is staffed during business hours. Staff are available to assist people with inquiries relating to screen culture at the office or by phone or email.

QPIX

QPIX is Queensland's screen resource and development centre, situated in Brisbane Australia. We are committed to developing independent production and independent screen production professionals in Queensland, and to linking the State independent sector with the industry at the national and international levels. QPIX provides a range of integrated services to enable the development, production and exhibition of Queensland film, television and new media.
QPIX was established in May 1997 as an initiative of the Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC), the Australian Film Commission (AFC), and screen industry organisations throughout Queensland. QPIX receives the majority of its funding from the PFTC, but is also significantly funded by the AFC. QPIX is a company limited by guarantee which also supports operations by raising its own revenue.
QPIX provides screen practitioners with access to equipment and facilities, low-cost production offices, professional production advice, information services, production opportunities, screening opportunities, key industry-focused training, and a wide range of professional development.
QPIX is generously supported by industry partners KODAK (Australasia), ATLAB (Qld), CAMERAQUIP (Australia), BEEPS Post-Production services, PROCAM, CUTTING EDGE Post, and HYNES Lawyers.