AWG Victoria Events

AWG Victoria Events Run by your friendly Victorian AWG Committee members, this is the place to find out about upcoming AWG events.

Run by the Victorian committee of the Australian Writers Guild, this is the place to find out about upcoming AWG events, panels, and general get-togethers!

Talking animals, exploding aliens, fantastic worlds… all of your most surreal ideas (and more!) are possible when you’re...
30/08/2026

Talking animals, exploding aliens, fantastic worlds… all of your most surreal ideas (and more!) are possible when you’re writing for animation! Join us as we dig into this weird, wild and wonderful world with an experienced panel who have written and produced shows for the ABC, Nickelodeon, Adult Swim, Fox Animation, Bento Box and more.

Guests include writer / creator Marisa Nathar (co-creator of Happy House), producer Nick Colla (Latenite Films), writer / animators Millie Holten (Long Head) and Michael Greaney (Weird Times In Hillside), writer / showrunner Tim Bain (Knee High Spies, Kangaroo Beach) and writer / development exec Marisa Nanakhorn-Brown (Spooky Files, Princess Pictures).

Date: Wednesday September 16, 2026
Time: Doors open from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Location: JMC Academy – Park Street Campus, 208 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 (an accessible venue)
Getting there: Lots of free parking on the street after 6pm, and the number 1 and number 12 tram stops are right by the venue.
When you arrive: Check in with our friendly AWG team at the door, then make your way up to the auditorium on the top level!
Afterwards: We’ll finish about 8.30pm, then you’re invited to join us at the Limerick Arms Hotel across the road for a drink and a casual chat with other attending writers and creatives.

Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-membesr, and free for JMC students (slip into our DMs for a code)

https://www.awg.com.au/event/awg-vic-writing-for-animation/

Image credit: Latenite Films, 'Deadbeat Ends Meet'.

Congratulations to all the incredible local writers selected for the Australian Writers Guild First Break program! Such ...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to all the incredible local writers selected for the Australian Writers Guild First Break program! Such a great group of peeps…keep a look out for these stars of the future! 🤩

Not long now til we join up with@wiftvic for a fabulous Christmas In July celebration - and for those who have been a li...
24/07/2026

Not long now til we join up with@wiftvic for a fabulous Christmas In July celebration - and for those who have been a little uncertain, YES, everyone is welcome! As long as you're a nice, creative human keen to meet some new friends and celebrate reaching the middle of another strange year, we'd LOVE to see you. Writers, producers, directors, actors, DOPs, and everyone in between - it's going to be a super-fun night. Tickets are onsale now, don't forget to use AWG2026 to get our special AWG members rate!

🎄💖 Chrismas in July (WIFTmas-style) is just 2 weeks away! 💖🎄We’re so excited to join up with for some festive cheer as...
14/07/2026

🎄💖 Chrismas in July (WIFTmas-style) is just 2 weeks away! 💖🎄

We’re so excited to join up with for some festive cheer as art of WIFTmas!

Hosting the event is the the iconic ! Expect festive chaos, fabulous prizes, and all the Christmas-in-July energy you can handle. ✨

🎅 Wednesday 29 July
📍 Victorian Pride Centre
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now (don't forget to use your AWG member code AWG2026), don’t miss out! Link in bio.

AWG X WIFTMAS: CHRISTMAS IN JULYIt's Christmas in July time, and this year our celebrations are going to be bigger than ...
08/07/2026

AWG X WIFTMAS: CHRISTMAS IN JULY
It's Christmas in July time, and this year our celebrations are going to be bigger than ever – because the AWG is teaming up with WIFT for their annual WIFTmas party!

This is a great chance to not only mingle with your fellow writers, but to meet directors, producers, DOPs, and other creatives in a super-fun environment.

Expect delicious food and drinks, prizes, raffles, plenty of laughs, and the return of everyone's favourite host, Mum the Drag Queen, for an unforgettable night of Christmas in July cheer.

Don't know anyone? Don't fret! There will be plenty of friendly AWG committee members there (and we'll be posting photos of our ugly Christmas jumpers on our socials on the day, so you'll be able to track us down).

Can't wait to get festive with you!

WHEN: Wednesday 29 July 2026, 6:30pm – 11:00pm
WHERE: Victorian Pride Centre, 79–81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda VIC.
The venue is fully accessible.
TICKETS:
AWG Members: $20 (make sure you enter the discount code AWG2026)
WIFT Members: $10 (member discount code required)
General Admission: $40

GET YOUR TICKETS AT:
https://www.wiftvic.com.au/events/wiftmas-is-back-for-2026

is running it’s fantastic Filmmaker Development Day on Saturday June 6 at and the is part of two sessions! Catch expe...
26/05/2026

is running it’s fantastic Filmmaker Development Day on Saturday June 6 at and the is part of two sessions! Catch experienced writers talking about their craft at the Dark Art of Writing Panel, then dive into WHY we tell the stories we tell, with writers whose films are in this year’s festival talking about their films at 2pm. Check out the St Kilda Film Festival website for more info!

Thanks to everyone who came to our first AWG Movie Club screening! It was super-fun, and great to see so many new faces....
25/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our first AWG Movie Club screening! It was super-fun, and great to see so many new faces. For those who couldn't make it, here's what we learned. What do you want to see next time? Let us know!

What better way to watch the new Star Wars film than in a PRIVATE CINEMA where they'll bring food and drinks to your cha...
15/05/2026

What better way to watch the new Star Wars film than in a PRIVATE CINEMA where they'll bring food and drinks to your chair, AND you get a free popcorn or choc top included in your ticket price?

Join your fellow writers next Thursday May 21 @ the Fomo Cinemas in Brunswick for a fun movie, followed by hangtime at the bar aftewards - prizes for best Star Wars t-shirt!

Get your tix now: https://events.humanitix.com/awg-private-screening-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-fomo-cinemas-brunswick-east

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230 Gertrude St
Fitzroy, VIC
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