Screen Australia: Publications 2011

HOME

FUNDING

Find funding for your project

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

Professional development opportunities for Australian filmmakers, focused on building skills and careers in drama production, particularly feature film:
- Shorts programs
- Internships
- Targeted initiatives

Deadlines

Summary of program deadlines at a glance

Approvals

Projects approved for funding

MARKETING

Find audiences for your project

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

FILMMAKING

Screen production resources

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.

PRODUCTIONS

Explore Australian features, documentaries, TV drama and other screen content

Currently screening

In production & upcoming

Projects in pre-production, production or post-production

The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

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

RESEARCH

Industry statistics, strategy & research

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

highlights

The Drama Report 10/11
(October 2011)
Drama Report 10/11 cover

Covers the production of feature films and TV drama programs (mini-series, telemovies and series/serials) in Australia by financial year including the operation of the Producer Offset tax rebate for domestic Australian projects and official co-productions.

The Documentary Report 09/10
(February 2011)
First published in February 2004 and updated annually for release at AIDC, this collection of statistics profiles the state of documentary filmmaking in Australia. Statistics include production, employment, funding and release data. The current edition reports documentary production from 1996/97 to 2009/10.

The Black List: Film and TV projects since 1970 with Indigenous Australians in key creative roles
(June 2010)
Catalogues the work
of 257 Indigenous Australians with
credits as producer, director, writer, or director of photography on a total of 674 screen productions. Email Publications for a hard copy.

The Satchel - Production Budgeting & Film Management

(December 2007)
The ultimate how-to guide, by practitioners, for practitioners.
2007 edition.
Only $130 (incl. GST and postage).

A Selection of Top Grossing Australian Screen Writers (pdf 251kb) (November 2011) List of top grossing Australian Screen Writers with feature film credits earning more than US$20 million worldwide and/or A$5 million in Australia at the box office.
Playing for Keeps: Enhancing sustainability in Australia's interactive entertainment industry (November 2011) An overview of the interactive entertainment industry as part of the broader screen production sector, covering industry ecology, pressure points and options to support sustainability.
Screen Australia Annual Report 10/11 (PDF 24.5mb) Screen Australia's 10/11 annual report was released in October 2011. You can download the entire publication above or three smaller sections: Section 1 (PDF 6.5mb), Section 2 (PDF 10.7mb), Section 3 (PDF 8mb)
Australia at MIPCOM 2011 (PDF 3MB) (October 2011) Find the Australian companies doing business at MIPCOM 2011 including film, television and digital media production companies as well as distributors, sales agents, buyers and other specialist providers.
Australia at TIFF 2011 (PDF 1.6MB) (September 2011) Find out more about the Australian films screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as well as information about the latest and upcoming Australian titles.
AIMC 2011 (PDF 1.62MB) (August 2011) Find out more about the diverse range of quality Australian films presented at this year's AIMC.
How to Write a Transmedia Production Bible (PDF 1.4MB) (July 2011) A best-practice guide to the thinking, planning, documentation and supporting materials required when developing a property across multiple platforms.
Australia at Cannes 2011: Aus films booklet (PDF 1.5MB) Australia at Cannes 2011: Aus producers booklet (PDF 2.6MB) (May 2011) Find out more about the Australian line-up for Cannes and access profiles of Australian production companies doing business at Cannes 2011.
Beyond the Box Office: Understanding audiences in a multi-screen world (PDF 2.75MB) (April 2011) Analyses patterns of screen media consumption in Australia, helping to understand shifts in media penetration and offering never-before-published insights into consumption of DVD/Blu-ray and online video.
Australia at MIPTV 2011 (PDF 2MB) (March 2011) Find the Australian companies doing business at MIPTV 2011 including film, television and digital media production companies as well as distributors, sales agents, buyers and other specialist providers.
Documentaries 2011 (PDF 5.3MB) (February 2011) The latest catalogue of stand-out Australian documentaries - previews of some upcoming titles as well as recent award-winners or titles honoured with selection at high-profile international festivals.
Australian Children's Content 2011 (PDF 2.6MB) (February 2011) Contains details of Australian independent children’s producers, including information about projects and contact details. The booklet has proven a valuable tool for international contacts to find out about Australians in the marketplace.
Australian Films at Berlin 2011 (PDF 5MB) (February 2011) Find out more about the Australian films screening at Berlinale and EFM in 2011, as well as information about the latest and upcoming Australian titles.
Science 2011 (PDF 3.16MB) (November 2010) Screen Australia presents a selection of exciting new science documentaries from the Australian production sector.

Find funding for your project

Find audiences for your project

Screen production resources

Explore Australian features, documentaries, TV drama and other screen content

Industry statistics, strategy & research

ABOUT US

Publications 2011

highlights

See Also

Publications
2011