COLLAB Productions
COLLAB Productions develops original film and screen projects that connect emerging creatives with experienced professionals, creating real production pathways, local storytelling opportunities and meaningful industry growth.
About COLLAB
COLLAB exists to help develop the next wave of actors, crew and storytellers by creating a practical entry point into screen production. The model is simple: build original productions, connect emerging creatives with experienced mentors, and create professional opportunities through real work, not just theory.
The initiative is grounded in the belief that more Australian stories should be told by Australian creatives, in local settings, with pathways that support long term creative development.
Why this matters
What COLLAB does
COLLAB brings actors, crew and creatives together to develop and produce original screen projects in a professional but supportive environment.
Participants work alongside experienced industry professionals, building confidence, capability and meaningful career connections.
The focus is on creating work that reflects local voices, local places and the richness of Queensland storytelling.
Each production is designed to create practical opportunities, showreel material, mentorship and regional screen industry growth.
How it works
Projects begin with authentic Queensland voices — ideas developed collaboratively from the ground up.
Emerging filmmakers, actors and crew are matched with experienced industry mentors throughout production.
Projects move from development into actual production — not workshops, not theory. Real screen work.
Participants leave with showreel material, professional credits and lasting connections in the screen industry.
Upcoming projects
The first slate centres on original Queensland stories and the collaborative process behind making them.
Project
A returnable Australian comedy series centred on a big hearted Queensland mayor trying to save her town from fading away.
Project
A documentary project capturing the creative process, collaboration and development journey behind the production.
Brydie Bird reflects COLLAB’s commitment to original Queensland storytelling, combining local character, offbeat humour and regional identity with real development potential. As a flagship project, it provides a practical platform for collaboration, mentorship and emerging screen industry pathways.
Behind the scenes
COLLAB Productions exists to create real screen pathways for emerging Queensland creatives through original productions, practical collaboration, and stories shaped by place, community, and lived experience.
Meet the team
COLLAB brings together screen practitioners and project support across producing, directing, editing, operations and digital delivery.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Queensland University of Technology and previously produced BalconyTV Sunshine Coast for seven years, connecting local musicians with global audiences.
Charlotte Cutting brings professional editing experience across productions connected with major local and international distributors and broadcasters.
Jovita O'Shaughnessy is a Brisbane based director with more than 30 years of experience working across television and screen productions in Australia.
Emily works across acting and crew roles in South East Queensland and supports the practical side of COLLAB productions during development and filming.
Danica Jenner is an actor, writer, comedian, and all round creative. Professionally, she has worked on sets both large and small, from international feature films to independent productions. Danica brings strong organisation and operational support to the team, helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Craig supports the technical side of COLLAB Productions, establishing the website, digital infrastructure and systems that allow the team to present projects and collaborate effectively.
Mentorship
COLLAB connects emerging filmmakers with experienced professionals throughout development and production.
Regional storytelling
The work is rooted in Queensland places, people and perspectives, helping strengthen regional screen culture.
Career pathways
Productions are designed to create experience, showreel material, confidence and tangible next steps for participants.
More to come
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