LAUNCH LAB

Your Pathway Into The South Australian Screen Industry

The Mercury’s Launch Lab is a comprehensive program of professional development workshops created for emerging filmmakers.

Delve into the world of filmmaking with Launch Labs covering topics across creative, technical and business aspects of the screen industry.

From screenwriting and directing to finance, legal matters, and on-set protocols, this brand new Launch Lab series will ensure you’re equipped with the latest industry knowledge, insights and best practices.

Each lab is $95 for General Admission, $35 for Students* or FREE FOR MERCURY SUBSCRIBERS!

Supported by the South Australian Film Corporation.

NEXT UP

Mar 28

LAUNCH LAB: The AD Department
Apr 18

LAUNCH LAB: Production Design and the Art Department

UPCOMING IN 2026

18 APR Production Design + Art Department
16 MAY Post Production – Picture + Sound
13 JUN Documentary + Factual

PAST LAUNCH LABS

Feb 14

LAUNCH LAB: Cinematography & the Camera Department
Jan 31

LAUNCH LAB: Crew Day
Dec 13

LAUNCH LAB: Your Freelance Roadmap
Oct 11

LAUNCH LAB: Producing 101 with Heather Oxenham
Sep 13

LAUNCH LAB: Audience Development & Film Festival Strategy with Nick Hayes
Aug 23

LAUNCH LAB: Screenwriting with Ben Crisp
Jul 26

LAUNCH LAB: Directing with Erin White
Jul 5

LAUNCH LAB: Documentary & Factual
Jun 14

LAUNCH LAB: Crew Workshop
May 31

LAUNCH LAB: Picture Post-Production
May 17

LAUNCH LAB: The AD Department with Waeel Nassereddine
May 3

LAUNCH LAB: Cinematography & The Camera Department with Bryan Mason & Bonnie Paku
Apr 12

LAUNCH LAB: The Production Office with Bettina Hamilton
Mar 29

LAUNCH LAB: On Set Onboarding with Kirsty Stark (In partnership with AFTRS)
Mar 15

LAUNCH LAB: Directing with Sophie Hyde 
Mar 1

LAUNCH LAB: Legals + Finance
Feb 15

LAUNCH LAB: Creating A Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Screen Industry
Feb 1

LAUNCH LAB: Mastering Your Film Festival Strategy
Nov 30

LAUNCH LAB: The Art of Pitching
Nov 16

LAUNCH LAB: Crafting Your Short Film Script