NSW Made in NSW – TV Drama Fund

Funding up $1,000,000 per production, determined on a case-by-case basis and capped at the lesser of 10 percent of Qualifying NSW Production Expenditure or $1,000,000.
Funding streams: Single program stream for TV drama and eligible feature film projects.
Matched funding or in-kind contributions: Projects must be fully financed at the time of application, excluding the Screen NSW contribution or other government funding being considered concurrently.
Applications close: May 6 2026.

The Made in NSW – TV Drama Fund supports high-end television drama and eligible feature film productions that are genuinely footloose and able to shoot in New South Wales. The program is designed to attract projects with strong domestic and international audience potential while delivering significant economic and employment outcomes for NSW. Funding supports Australian production companies to finance ambitious projects, build international partnerships, and create sustained employment for NSW-based cast and crew. The program prioritises productions with substantial NSW spend, strong creative and commercial viability, and the capacity to reach large audiences through traditional broadcast and digital platforms. Funding is competitive and assessed against economic impact, project quality, viability, audience reach, and marketplace attachment.

Key Requirements

Economic and employment impact in NSW, demonstrated through significant Qualifying NSW Production Expenditure and job creation for NSW practitioners.
High-quality, viable productions with strong creative materials, clear audience pathways, and realistic finance and production plans.
Projects that are genuinely footloose and able to locate production in NSW.
Strong marketplace attachment and distribution strategy, including domestic and international reach.
Compliance with Significant Australian Content requirements and Screen NSW Terms of Trade.

What is eligible for funding?

Production of high-end television drama, narrative comedy, and eligible feature films.
NSW-based production expenditure, including payroll, goods, services, and other qualifying costs incurred in NSW.
Employment and skills development opportunities for NSW-based cast and crew.
Production activities that contribute to the NSW screen industry and economy.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Australian production companies based in NSW and operating in NSW for at least six months prior to application.
Australian production companies not based in NSW that are in genuine co-production arrangements with NSW production companies or are substantially driven by NSW key creatives.
Australian production companies meeting minimum NSW spend thresholds, where applicable.
Applicants must control or share rights necessary to carry out the project and meet Significant Australian Content requirements.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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