Feature films
Funding for audience-engaging features of any genre
Documentaries
Investment in outstanding factual projects, generally in conjunction with a broadcaster
TV drama
Investment in high-quality small-screen drama, including programs for children
All media
Support for innovative narrative content in both linear and non-linear forms.
Indigenous
Supporting imaginative, resonant stories authored by Indigenous Australians
Talent Escalator
Professional development opportunities for Australian filmmakers, focused on building skills and careers in drama production, particularly feature film:
- Shorts programs
- Internships
- Targeted initiatives
Marketing funds
- Travel Grants
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Festival Materials
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Theatrical P&A loans
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Innovative Distribution
Other funding programs
- Enterprise
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Australian Festivals & Events
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Research Partnerships
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Producer Equity Program
Doing business with us
Applicant information
Terms of Trade, including
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contracting
- NFSA deliverables
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recoupment reversion
Using the logo
Indigenous content
Industry specialists
Deadlines
Summary of program deadlines at a glance
Approvals
Projects approved for funding
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
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
Around the states
What's on offer from screen agencies and resource organisations around the states and territories.
Search the footage library
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.
Lindfield studios
Offering quality facilities and services for film and TV production.
In production & upcoming
Projects in pre-production, production or post-production
Find a Film database
Information on Australian features, documentaries, TV drama and shorts going back more than 20 years
Awards & screenings
Success of Australian features, TV drama and documentaries on the international stage
Documentary sales
Buy documentaries produced under the former Film Australia's National Interest Program
Viewpoint
Discussion papers, review documents, presentations and statistical reports
Read Did You Know?
our quarterly infographic snapshot.
Australian content
Release and performance of Australian features, TV drama, documentaries & shorts
Production industry
Characteristics of screen production businesses and data on production activity
Audiovisual markets
Audience data and industry statistics for Australian screen content release platforms
Employment
Employment data across audiovisual industries and occupations
Australia & the world
Imports and exports; world rankings for a range of indicators
Research partnerships
An overview of Screen Australia’s current research and publishing partnerships
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