I’m Craig Proudley, a Brisbane-based screen professional with three decades of experience across screen production, education, and industry development. Most recently I served as Screen Industry Development Manager for Screen Territory, where I helped assess funding applications, design sector training, and build strategic partnerships to grow the NT’s screen and games sectors. My career spans senior academic leadership, development producer roles, and freelance screenwriting—working across film, TV, animation, and interactive storytelling. I love mentoring writers, developing ambitious projects, and connecting creative practice with policy and markets.

Craig Proudley

I’m Craig Proudley, a Brisbane-based screen professional with three decades of experience across screen production, education, and industry development. Most recently I served as Screen Industry Development Manager for Screen Territory, where I helped assess funding applications, design sector training, and build strategic partnerships to grow the NT’s screen and games sectors. My career spans senior academic leadership, development producer roles, and freelance screenwriting—working across film, TV, animation, and interactive storytelling. I love mentoring writers, developing ambitious projects, and connecting creative practice with policy and markets.

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I’m Craig Proudley, a Brisbane-based screen professional with three decades of experience across screen production, education, and industry development. Most recently I served as Screen Industry Development Manager for Screen Territory, where I helped assess funding applications, design sector training, and build strategic partnerships to grow the NT’s screen and games sectors.

My career spans senior academic leadership, development producer roles, and freelance screenwriting—working across film, TV, animation, and interactive storytelling. I love mentoring writers, developing ambitious projects, and connecting creative practice with policy and markets.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Screen Industry Development Manager at Screen Territory, Northern Territory Government (Contract)
June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Strengthening the Northern Territory’s film, television and games industries by supporting development and production of local projects, facilitating access to funding and marketplace partners, and designing sector initiatives to build local capacity. Engaged in project assessments, partnerships, and policy development to grow the NT’s creative industries with a focus on Games (Gamemakers).
Senior Film Lecturer at SAE University College
May 1, 2015 - June 1, 2025
Led long-term subject areas and course coordination in Storytelling for Screens, Screenwriting, Advanced Screenwriting, and related subjects; reviewed and developed curricula to meet strategic industry needs and partnerships.
Academic Manager & General Manager at New York Film Academy Australia
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2015
Oversaw academic operations and managed 70+ staff across two cities; led curriculum development, established the first film school on a working studio lot, and built strategic industry relationships; managed facilities, WH&S compliance, and campus operations.
Managing Director & Development Producer at Dogtag Entertainment
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2015
Led a multimedia production company across Brisbane and Atlanta; oversaw project development, budgeting, and client relations; pitched projects at international markets and produced commercials, music videos, and documentaries.
Managing Director & Senior Producer at Tactical Recon Pictures
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2012
Specialised in multimedia projects for State & Local Government and Cultural Heritage Institutions; produced documentaries, educational films, and campaigns; managed project delivery, tendering, budgeting, contracts, training, post-production oversight, and crew hiring.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (Research) at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Screen Production at Griffith University (Queensland College of Art)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Accredited Member, Australian Writers Guild (AWG)
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Full Member, Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA)
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other