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TNA VIPI Info Session VIPI Program Producer Rani Pramesti [email protected] VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
TNA VIPI Info Session
VIPI Program Producer
Rani Pramesti
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
http://tna.org.au
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
STRUCTURE FOR TODAY: PART 1
• Consent to record
• Introduction: VIPI Program Producer – Rani Pramesti
• Acknowledgment of Country
• Housekeeping
• Introduction to Theatre Network Australia – Nicole Beyer
• Consultation process: top level findings
• Break
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STRUCTURE FOR TODAY: PART 2
• Round 2 Program Model
• Break
• Website orientation
• Q&A
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
INTRODUCTION TO TNA - Nicole Beyer, Executive Director of TNA
• All of the performing arts
• National organisation based in Victoria
• Focus of COVID-19 work: Advocacy, member consultation, Crisis Cash
• We deliver programs: VIPI, Safe Theatres
• How VIPI fits into TNA approach of supporting the sector
• We are a member organization: we love indies!
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
CONSULTATION PROCESS
May 2020: 30+ Victorian-based independent producers
In response to COVID-19
The independent producers were asked:
1) How has COVID-19 impacted your independent producing practice?
2) How can this inform the Producers Mentorship Program moving forward?
3) Reviewed the VIPI Program Objectives.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
TOP LEVEL FINDINGS
FEEDBACK ABOUT PREVIOUS ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP MODEL
PROPOSAL OF GROUP MODEL,
complemented by bespoke one-on-one relationships / small group relationships
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
PROGRAM GOALS
The intention with Round 2 of the Producers Mentorship Program is to:
1) Continue to achieve the VIPI aims and objectives, to support independent producers, and
through them, independent artists and companies in the performing arts, based in
Victoria.
2) Build a strong community of independent producers who are supported as they remodel
their independent producing practices, in light of COVID-19.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
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ROUND 2 - PRODUCERS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM MODEL
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The Producers Mentorship Program suits people who already have some producing experience
in the performing arts and want to be part of a group learning environment to explore new
models of independent producing.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
WHAT IS ON OFFER?
• 12-month program from August 2020 – August 2021.
• Up to 8 individual independent producers.
• Bespoke relationships in pairs or small groups.
• Monthly group sessions with all participants.
• Monthly topics / skills are co-designed with the selected participants.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
FEES AND TIME COMMITMENT (PART 1)
• Participants will be employees of TNA.
• Employed to work 2 days a week (0.4EFT).
• Total of $21,840 gross per annum.
• Full-time equivalent salary of $54,600 gross per annum.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
FEES AND TIME COMMITMENT (PART 2)
• Payments will be made fortnightly in arrears.
• On-costs will be paid on top of this.
• The minimum time commitment to the program is 8 days per month, for a 12-month period,
inclusive of the monthly group sessions.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
MENTAL HEALTH AND INTERNET STIPENDS
• Mental health support, at a rate of $100 per person per month, for a 12-month period.
• Monthly subsidy towards internet connection and data allowance,
set at $40 per person, per month, for a 12-month period.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
ACCESS STIPENDS
• On a needs basis: VIPI funds to support access and specialized skills / mentorships.
e.g. Auslan interpreting, essential equipment, transport costs, childcare.
• Specialized skills / mentorships may include, e.g. First Peoples mentoring support,
support by Disabled mentors and so on.
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
Dates for Round 2
• 15 June – Round 2 EOIs for Producers Mentorship Program opens
• 15 July – Round 2 EOIs for Producers Mentorship Program closes
• 03 – 07 August – Interviews with shortlisted applicants
• 17 August – Participants for Round 2 of Producers Mentorship Program notified
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
APPLICATION PROCESS
• You apply as an individual.
• You can indicate if you would prefer to be paired with a specific independent producer.
• They will also need to submit their own separate application.
The application process will involve 2 steps:
• An online submission.
• For shortlisted applicants, an interview.
https://www.tna.org.au/eois-round2-vipi-producers-mentorship-program/
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TNA VIPI WEBSITE
• Search button
• VIPI Producers Mentorship Program page
• EOI page: Things to read before beginning your application
• FAQs
VICTORIAN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INITIATIVE (VIPI)
Still have questions?
VIPI Program Producer
Rani Pramesti
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
http://tna.org.au
