Media Resource Centre

About

The not-for-profit Media Resource Centre is South Australia's hub for emerging filmmakers and screen culture, and home to the Mercury Cinema.

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The MRC is an incorporated association and has a Board elected by the members. The MRC Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the organisation to the staff.

The MRC is a member of Screen Development Australia (SDA), a national network of resource organisations that support the development of a strong and innovative screen-based industry.

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

MRC membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 years and offers a range of benefits including:

* 30% discount on facilities and equipment hire
* Discounts to MRC Workshops and Seminars
* 24-hour, 7-day/week access to facilities
* Consultation services
* Single entry-point to information about the Australian film, video and interactive media industries
* Inclusion on the Production Skills Database
* Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting

Eligibility for:

* Members Production Group
* Production Subsidy Scheme
* Work for Points programme
* No Budget Productions programme
* Curator in Residence programme

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

* Access to production equipment and post-production facilities
* Production advice and support
* Production subsidy and volunteer scheme
* Subsidised rushes screenings
* Crew referral service
* Production auspice

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* Industry-relevant seminar programme
* Professional development advice
* No Budget Productions
* Curatorial development
* Tutor brokering
* Information and referral service
* Orientation and briefing tours
* South Australian Screen Awards

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT

* Screenings and festivals
* Seminar programme
* Quarterly Mercury Cinema calendar

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

* Joint programme delivery utilising industry expertise and networks
* Equipment brokering
* Supporting new industry groups

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

* Production brokering
* Skills development