Travel Grants assist filmmakers in meeting the costs associated with travel to attend overseas film festivals, market places, conferences, workshops, award ceremonies or other travel associated with either professional or industry development.

Funding is for

Costs associated with attending:

• Recognised international film festivals
• International markets
• Australian film conferences ie AIDC, ASDA, SPAA
• Award ceremonies ie AACTA (AFI) Awards, IF Awards
• Workshops and conferences considered to provide significant professional or industry development.

Eligibility

The general Indigenous Department eligibility criteria apply to all Travel Grant applications. Additionally:

• Indigenous directors and/or producers whose film has been selected to screen in a major international festival.
• Producers must have a project suitably developed to pitch at an international or Australian market.
• Directors and/or producers who wish to attend a relevant conference, workshop or awards ceremony with their project.

NB: Applicants can only receive one round of travel assistance in a 24 month period.

Funding recipients must deliver

A report after completing the travel, including an update on any career developments which have arisen as a result of attending the relevant event.
A statement of expenditure.

Assessment criteria

When assessing applications for Travel Grants, Screen Australia uses the criteria below.

For film festivals and award ceremonies:

• The professional development benefit to the applicant of attending the proposed festival.
• The international/national standing of the proposed festival/ceremony.
• The potential exposure for the film and practitioner.
  
• The strategic benefit to the applicant of attending the proposed festival/ceremony at this stage of their career.
  

For markets:

• The professional development benefit to the applicant of attending the proposed market.
  
• The international standing of the proposed market.
  
• The suitability of the particular market to the project(s) being pitched.
  
• The readiness of the project(s) to be pitched.
  

For conferences and workshops:

• The professional development benefit to the applicant of attending.
  
• The applicant’s previous filmmaking experience.
  
• The quality and rigour of the statement of benefit, and whether it articulates clearly the professional benefit of the practitioner attending.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in the film industry as evidenced by the applicant’s CV.

Assessment process

Applications will be assessed by a combination of Screen Australia executives and industry specialists/peers as required. Screen Australia will advise applicants of the success or otherwise of their application, providing a written statement of reasons on request.

Application materials

Applications must be made on the relevant Screen Australia application form, and include all supporting material listed on that form.