Screen Producers Australia is calling for industry feedback after the release of draft guidelines on a credits register for producers of Australian screen content.
The intention is that the register will classify eligible producers for inclusion in awards, assist in mediation of credit disputes and offer accreditation mark for producers to include in their screen credits.
The draft guidelines for feature films, television drama and documentary highlight the initial phase of the work.
It has been adapted for the local production community from criteria used in a similar scheme operated by the Producers Guild of America.
Screen Producer Australia chief executive, Matthew Deaner, said the aim of the credit register was to ensure that the person or persons who truly earn the producer credit on a production receive the appropriate recognition.
"The guidelines will assist us to establish the criteria for the work on a production receive that is commonly considered the work of the producer,” he said.