ARC Hub — Media Hub

Your story.
Made real.

Documentary. Film. Radio. Podcast. Content. The Media Hub connects people with stories to tell with the talent, students, and professionals who know how to tell them.
Documentary development Short film Radio & podcast Corporate video Local talent Film students
Take the free Foundation Pillar → Talk to a Facilitator
Where do you start?

Have a story — or the skills to tell one?

The Media Hub works for both. Whether you have a project that needs a crew, or skills that need a project — there is a pathway in.

I have a story or project
Turn your idea into a production.
You have a documentary idea, a film script, a podcast concept, or a business that needs video content. The Media Hub connects you with producers, crew, students, and the structure to make it real.
✓ Free Pillar assessment  ·  ✓ Facilitator matched  ·  ✓ Production pathway built
Take the Foundation Pillar →
I have skills or want experience
Find a project worth working on.
You are a filmmaker, producer, sound engineer, editor, presenter, actor, or media student looking for real projects. The Media Hub connects you with content creators who need exactly your skills.
✓ Real projects  ·  ✓ Credited work  ·  ✓ Community connections
Browse the Jobs Board →
What we build

Six production pathways.

Each pathway has a dedicated Facilitator, a structured program, and access to the right specialists and student crew.

🎬
Documentary Development
From concept and research through pitch, production planning, and distribution. Personal stories, community histories, business profiles, social issues.
Featured pathway
🎥
Short Film & Narrative
Scripts to screen. Local stories, emerging directors, student-professional collaborations. The pathway from idea to festival-ready short.
Local talent
🎙️
Podcast & Radio
From concept to publishing. Format development, recording, editing, distribution, and audience building. Community voices, business stories, expert interviews.
Low barrier entry
📱
Content Creation
YouTube, social video, branded content. For businesses needing a media presence and creators building a channel or following.
Business focused
🎭
Local Talent Development
Connecting actors, presenters, musicians, and performers with productions that need them. Real credits, real connections, real progression.
Community first
🏢
Corporate & Training Video
Businesses needing professional video — case studies, training content, explainers, promotional — matched with student-professional crews who deliver quality at the right price.
SP pathway
The student bridge

Film students get real projects.
Filmmakers get real crew.

Media and film students need real-world credits and experience. Documentary makers and local producers need crew who are motivated, current, and affordable. The Media Hub is where those two worlds connect — structured, supervised, and professionally managed.

Talk to us about your project →
🎓 For film & media students
Real credits on real productions. Work alongside experienced practitioners. Build a portfolio that means something. All projects facilitated and supervised through ARC.
🎬 For filmmakers & producers
Access motivated student crew at community rates. Fresh perspectives, current technical skills, genuine enthusiasm. Every student placement is managed through the Media Hub.
🏫 For film schools & TAFEs
A structured industry placement program for your students. Real projects, real credits, real outcomes. Partnership model available for education institutions.
🤝 For community organisations
Get your story told by a student-professional team. Community histories, social impact stories, local hero profiles — produced at a fraction of commercial rates.
Program pricing

Free to start. Affordable to finish.

The Foundation Pillar is completely free. The full program pathway depends on your project type — all priced for community accessibility.

LEVEL E
Foundation
Free
→
LEVEL D
Development
$99
→
LEVEL C
Pre-Production
$249
→
LEVEL B
Production
$499
→
LEVEL A
Distribution
$799
Full pathway $1,646 · Foundation always free · No obligation between levels
Grant opportunities

Media Hub is grant-eligible.

Australian media, arts, and creative industry funding programs actively support what Media Hub does.

Federal
Screen Australia
Development and production funding for documentary, drama, and online content. Story development grants available for early-stage projects.
State — VIC
Film Victoria
Victorian content creation grants. Development, production, and distribution funding for Victorian-based projects.
Arts funding
Australia Council for the Arts
Project grants for artists and arts organisations. Community and experimental media projects well-supported.
Community media
Community Broadcasting Foundation
Supports community radio, podcasting, and local content. Strong alignment with the Media Hub community voice programs.
Digital inclusion
NBN Co Digital Inclusion
Digital skills and content creation in underserved communities. Podcast and content creation programs strongly eligible.
Education
TAFE & University Partnerships
Structured placement partnerships with film schools and media programs. Student placement funding available through education sector grants.

Ready to make something?

Start with the free Foundation Pillar. Five questions about your project, your skills, and what you need. Your Facilitator takes it from there.

Take the free Pillar → Talk to a Facilitator