{"id":2090,"date":"2026-02-18T05:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossencounters.com.au\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2026-02-18T05:55:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:55:15","slug":"writer-director-development-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crossencounters.com.au\/?p=2090","title":{"rendered":"Writer &#038; Director Development \u2013 Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an Australian cross-cultural performing arts charity, Cross Encounters is committed to nurturing emerging artists, with particular attention to Asian and culturally diverse creatives working both on and off screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, we invite Melbourne-based screenwriters and directors with strong social awareness and creative potential to submit project ideas that explore meaningful contemporary themes within an Australian context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are interested in works that reflect youth perspectives, social relevance, and cross-cultural experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected applicants will receive developmental guidance and institutional support during the project exploration phase, including creative dialogue and industry pathway consultation. 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