BBC Studios Unveils First Creator Lab Australia Cohort
BBC Studios has introduced Creator Lab Australia, designed to assist online creators in crafting innovative intellectual property, formats, and franchises. This initiative, backed by SBS and Screen NSW, is in collaboration with Changer Studios and BBC Studios TalentWorks, emphasizing entertainment that connects directly with audiences. Among the chosen creators are Bridget Thomson, Dylan Bray, Jack Ovens, Jay Harwood, Jordan Pena, Lee Constable, Mary McGillivray, Ming Dao Ting, Dr. Naomi Koh Belic, Saksham Sharma, Thomas Ashton, Tilly Oddy-Black, Toby Hendy, and Granny Flat Comedy. They will participate in mentorship and workshops focused on content creation and audience interaction. Kylie Washington and Helen O’Donnell highlighted the program's ability to nurture Australian brands and enhance talent within the screen industry.
Key facts
- BBC Studios announced the first cohort of Creator Lab Australia.
- The program is supported by SBS and Screen NSW, and delivered with Changer Studios and BBC Studios TalentWorks.
- It aims to help online creators develop ideas into next-generation IP, formats, and franchises.
- The cohort includes 14 creators: Bridget Thomson, Dylan Bray, Jack Ovens, Jay Harwood, Jordan Pena, Lee Constable, Mary McGillivray, Ming Dao Ting, Dr Naomi Koh Belic, Saksham Sharma, Thomas Ashton, Tilly Oddy-Black, Toby Hendy, and Granny Flat Comedy.
- Participants took part in intensive labs and workshops on storytelling, scaling channels, media commissioning, and industry connections.
- Industry experts included Georgia Mappin, Matt Mapps, Mads Brown, Joe van Vugt, and Christiaan Van Vuuren.
- Selected creators will progress to one-on-one mentoring and specialist workshops.
- Kylie Washington, Helen O’Donnell, and Kylie Munnich provided statements on the program’s goals and impact.
Entities
Artists
- Bridget Thomson
- Dylan Bray
- Jack Ovens
- Jay Harwood
- Jordan Pena
- Lee Constable
- Mary McGillivray
- Ming Dao Ting
- Naomi Koh Belic
- Saksham Sharma
- Thomas Ashton
- Tilly Oddy-Black
- Toby Hendy
- Granny Flat Comedy
- Georgia Mappin
- Matt Mapps
- Mads Brown
- Joe van Vugt
- Christiaan Van Vuuren
- Kylie Washington
- Helen O’Donnell
- Kylie Munnich
- Leah J. Williams
- Stephen A Russell
- Patrick Brammall
- Brendan Cowell
- Chloe Jean Lourdes
- Dave Green
- Dylan Southern
- Will Lovelace
Institutions
- BBC Studios
- SBS
- Screen NSW
- Changer Studios
- BBC Studios TalentWorks
- Haven’t You Done Well Productions
- Aunty Donna
- Beast Games
- Spawnpoint Media
- EYstreem
- Milo & Chip
- Ludo Studio
- Bluey
- Bondi Hipsters
- BBC Studios Australia Productions
- Ghosts
- The Office Australia
- ArtsHub
- Apple TV
Locations
- Australia
- New South Wales
- NSW