Submissions to Indie-mill have now closed. 

Who can apply?

• Open to practicing independent theatre makers
• You and all members of the creative team must be over 18+ and South Australian residents
• Team members cannot work across multiple projects
• You and all members of the creative team must be available between Monday 7 – Saturday 19 July and be able to travel to our studios located in the Adelaide College of the Arts Building, Light Square, Adelaide
• You and all members of the creative team must have an up to date Working with Children Check. If you, or someone in your team does not have this, we can assist!

If successful, what will I receive?

• Each team member (of up to six people maximum) will receive $1,500 per person, per week + super
• Each team will receive a props and costume budget for the project
• Two weeks of studio space (Monday 7 – Friday 18 July) located in the Adelaide College of the Arts (CBD) available between 9.30am – 5.30pm
• An assigned Stage Manager and technical assistance for the entire period, with access to our company Production Manager
• Access to company equipment
• Access to our Artistic Director and Producing team for dramaturgical and project advice
• At the end of the two weeks, the opportunity to present alongside the other projects in an informal showing
• A marketing kit, developed in collaboration between you and our Marketing team. Includes: archival of the development showing, concept hero image, marketing copy, publicity angles and behind the scenes/rehearsal photos

What’s the criteria?

• You are an indie artist and your idea is for young people and/or families… that’s it!

How many people can be part of one application?

• Up to six people maximum (including you).

Is there any flexibility in the creative development dates?

• No, sorry. The dates for the two week creative development period are Monday 7 – Friday 18 July and are unable to be moved.

What does the showing look like?

• The showing on (Saturday 19 July) will be very informal, super friendly, and low pressure. We’ll start with a short introduction to your project and team, followed by a 15-minute presentation. The showing is invite only, attended by friends, family and Windmill staff, partners and supporters.

Can the work I’m proposing have had a previous development?

• Projects that have received other funding or had a previous development are eligible but cannot have had a public presentation outcome. Please outline in your application any history of support or development. Projects that have had a presentation outcome are not eligible.

If successful, how am I paid?

• All team members will be paid through Windmill Theatre Company’s payroll.

When all’s said and done, who owns the work or idea?

• You do. Windmill do not own the ideas or projects featured in Indie-mill. Our producing team are available to provide support and advice if you wish to discuss further. We do ask that any future presentations include an acknowledgement of the program i.e. Supported by Windmill Theatre Company’s Indie-mill.

Curly question? If you have a question not listed above, feel free to send us an email or give us a call.

info@windmill.org.au | 08 8210 7200