Grants in Film & Television
Screen Australia – Global Fellowships
Up to $100,000
Screen Australia Global Fellowships provide up to $100,000 for established Australian screen practitioners to undertake international placements, mentorships and professional development with leading global screen organisations. The program supports producers, directors, writers and development executives seeking to expand their international careers.
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) – Premiere Fund
Up to $200,000
The MIFF Premiere Fund provides up to $200,000 for Australian feature films and documentaries seeking production finance, or up to $95,000 for completion funding. Supported by VicScreen, the fund invests in Victorian-connected projects that will premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
CreateSA Major Commission Grant
Funding up to $100,000 is available.
Apply for up to $100,000 to develop and present a major new arts or cultural work premiering in South Australia.
Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program (IBMP) – Strengthening Community Broadcasting Grant
There is no fixed maximum grant amount. Most grants are expected to range from $20,000 to $250,000.
NIAA's IBMP grant: $4 million for First Nations community broadcasting and media organisations. Grants of $20,000 to $250,000. Applications close 11 September 2026. Check your eligibility with Avant Group.
First Nations Short Film Program – Script Development Initiative
Up to $45,000
The First Nations Short Film Program – Script Development Initiative is a professional development program delivered by the South Australian Film Corporation in partnership with The Mercury. The initiative supports South Australian First Nations writers to develop original scripted short film concepts into polished production-ready screenplays through workshops, mentoring, script development support and industry networking opportunities. Successful participants in Phase 1 become eligible to apply for the Production Initiative (Phase 2).
Screen NSW Production Finance
Funding up to $850,000
Screen NSW Production Finance offers up to $850,000 for eligible NSW screen production and post-production projects.
WA Screenwest Scripted Production Fund
Funding up to $700,000 is available.
META description: WA Scripted Production Fund offers up to $700,000 for feature films and scripted series made in Western Australia
WA Screenwest On Demand Fund
Funding up to $100,000 is available.
META description: WA funding for online series and XR projects, supporting screen innovation and talent development in Western Australia.
NSW Made in NSW – TV Drama Fund
Funding up to $1,000,000
META description: NSW funding of up to $1 million for high-end TV drama productions filming in New South Wales.
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