Grants in Film & Television

First Nations Documentary Production

No set maximum per applicant.

Screen Australia funding is available for production and post-production costs of one-off documentaries, documentary series or factual multiplatform projects from First Nations creatives.

First Nations TV Drama Production

No set maximum per applicant

Screen Australia funding is available for production and post-production costs of drama television projects, including telemovies, series, and online drama projects by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives.

First Nations Feature Development Grant

$30,000-$45,000

This grant supports Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers, with demonstrated experience, to develop an idea they wish to explore in a longer feature format. Funding is available for the further development of a treatment and/or draft scripts, project development as well as fees for writer, producer, director, story consultant, research, and/or securing production financing.

First Nations TV Drama Development

$30,000-$65,000

This grant helps First Nations practitioners develop TV drama projects, including telemovies and series. Funding supports script and series bible development, project research, and securing production financing.

First Nations Documentary Development

$20,000-$30,000

This grant supports First Nations practitioners to develop documentary projects, including features, series, and online productions. Funding is for creating strong written and visual materials to compete for production finance.

First Nations Feature Production

No set maximum per applicant

This grant invests in outstanding low-budget feature film projects by First Nations Australians. Funding supports production and post-production, aiming to develop key First Nations creatives and extend their vision and skills.

VIC Regional Location Assistance Fund (RLAF)

The grant amount is calculated as a percentage of the Qualifying Regional Victorian Expenditure for a project.

The Regional Location Assistance Fund (RLAF) offers subsidies to encourage Victorian, interstate and international film and television productions to choose regional locations within Victoria for their production activities.

NSW Digital Games Rebate

From $35,000 based on 10% of eligible Qualifying NSW Expenditure with a minimum spend of AU$350,000

The NSW Government is offering a 10% rebate for digital games with a minimum Qualifying NSW Expenditure of $500,000. This initiative complements the Australian Government’s Digital Games Offset and is administered by Screen NSW. The program aims to accelerate the growth of the NSW digital games sector, attract investment, grow employment, and retain talent in NSW.

Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund

$50,000 - $130,000

This program focuses on providing equity investment in Australian screen production for small and big screens. It seeks to support projects with economic, creative, and cultural benefits to South Australia.

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