We are thrilled to announce that our special guest for the August Screen Industry Networking session will be Bobby Romia, Head of Development at Screen Australia.

Bobby Romia is the Head of Development at Screen Australia with over 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining the agency, Bobby was Acting Senior Investment Manager at Screen NSW where he managed scripted projects including Bali 2002, Underbelly: Vanishing Act, After the Verdict, Bump, Upright, Here Out West, The Secret She Keeps, Frayed, June Again, The Drover’s Wife, True Colours and Hardball, and talent escalation initiatives such as Talent Camp NSW and the Emerging Writers’ Incubator. 

Bobby previously worked as a Commissioning Supervisor (Scripted Drama, Comedy & Entertainment) and Producer at SBS Australia and NITV (National Indigenous Television). He has also worked with Screentime Australia, Hopscotch Films, eOne Entertainment, and Screentime New Zealand in Auckland. Bobby holds a Master of Arts in Screenwriting at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS).

Bobby took up the Head of Development role at Screen Australia on 30 January 2023 and has since been working closely with the screen sector to bring new and exciting voices and stories to light. In this session, we’ll be hearing from him about his latest work at the agency, including his insights into the current development landscape for Scripted projects and practical advice on how to put together compelling funding applications. 

Thursday, 12.30-1.30pm AEST via Zoom (Online)