Screen Australia - Funding - Multi-platform Programs

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FUNDING

Find funding for your project

Feature films

Funding for audience-engaging features of any genre

Documentaries

Investment in outstanding factual projects, generally in conjunction with a broadcaster

Drama

Investment in high-quality small-screen drama, including programs for children and multi-platform projects

Games

Support for interactive games and games developers

Indigenous

Supporting imaginative, resonant stories authored by Indigenous Australians

Professional development opportunities for Australian filmmakers, focused on building skills and careers in drama production, particularly feature film:
- Shorts programs
- Internships
- Targeted initiatives

Deadlines

Summary of program deadlines at a glance

Approvals

Projects approved for funding

MARKETING

Find audiences for your project

Australia at the market

The latest information on Australian projects and producers in the international marketplace

Market profiles

Background info on major markets to help you get the most out of them

Festival profiles

Profiles of film festivals around the world to help you develop the right release strategy

Pitching

Find the best forum for pitching your idea and finding international partners

Seminars and forums

Opportunities to hone your marketing skills, be inspired and better informed.

Travel reports

Market intelligence from Screen Australia staff on the ground at key international events

Marketing guides

Guides to identifying and maximising marketing opportunities

FILMMAKING

Screen production resources

Budgeting resources

Production budgeting manual, plus industry standard budget templates

Sample paperwork

Sample layouts for commonly used accounting and prodution management documents

Indigenous filming protocols

Comprehensive guide for all filmmakers working with Indigenous content and communities

Digital resources

Resources for digital media production

Documentary resources

Screen Australia resources for documentary filmmakers

Getting started

Read guides to getting started in the film, television and interactive media industry.

Inspiration & ideas

Interviews with screen practitioners and industry experts; tips on low-budget filmmaking

Industry organisations

Government agencies, screen resource organisations, guilds and associations.

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The Film Australia Collection Library (now managed by NFSA) is one of the largest and most historically significant sources of archival, documentary and stock footage in Australia.