Script Supervision Workshop

Presented by Next Gen Filmmakers in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Screen Collective Saturday 24 October 2026 9:00am–4:00pm Fred Murray Building, 140 Currie St, Nambour $150 | $130 for Sunshine Coast Screen Collective members Ages 16+ Limited to 10 participants What does a Script Supervisor really do on set? Script Supervision is about far more than spotting continuity errors.

Working closely with the director and other departments, the Script Supervisor tracks the details of every take, monitors continuity and coverage, and records the information needed to ensure that everything captured on set can ultimately be put together in the edit.

Script Supervision has also been identified as an area of crew shortage within the Australian screen industry, making the development of skilled practitioners in this specialised role increasingly important.

In this one-day workshop, professional Script Supervisor Jacinta Taylor will take participants through the practical realities of the role — from preparing for a shoot and understanding professional paperwork and workflows, through to tracking coverage, continuity and performance on set.

Whether you're completely new to Script Supervision or already have some experience working in continuity on independent productions, this workshop offers an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the conventions, professional workflows and practical judgement involved in doing the job on set.

Using scripts, paperwork, scene examples, edits and footage from multiple takes, participants will learn to look at a scene through the eyes of a Script Supervisor and understand what needs to be tracked as a production moves from setup to setup and take to take. What we'll cover During the day, Jacinta will explore:

• The role of the Script Supervisor — where the role fits within the production team and what is expected before, during and after a shoot

• Breaking down a script — preparing for production and identifying potential continuity challenges

• Professional paperwork and workflow — lined scripts, script notes, reports and communicating essential information to editorial

• Understanding coverage — knowing what has been captured, what remains to be shot and what the editor will need

• Continuity in practice — matching action, eyelines, screen direction, props, costume, hair, make-up and performance

• Professional on-set workflow — understanding the Script Supervisor's responsibilities and how the role works alongside the director, 1st AD, camera, sound and other departments

• Problem solving and judgement — recognising continuity and coverage issues and knowing what needs to be recorded or communicated

• Real-world examples — examining scripts, scenes, edits and multiple takes to see how Script Supervision works in practice

Participants will have opportunities throughout the day to analyse scenes, identify continuity issues and work with the kinds of paperwork and information used by Script Supervisors on…