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.

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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

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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

Here’s where you’ll find a collection of useful resources for screen practitioners whatever your level of experience, including guides to getting started in the industry, inspiration and ideas.

International producers should also check out our Doing business with Australia page.

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SCREEN PRODUCTION RESOURCES

	Budgeting resources Production budgeting manual, plus industry-standard budget templates	A-Z Budget templates The Satchel
	Sample paperwork Sample layouts for commonly used accounting and production management documents	Accounting paperwork Production paperwork
	Indigenous filming protocols A comprehensive guide for all filmmakers working with Indigenous content and communities
	DIGITAL resources Resources for digital media production, including How to Write a Transmedia Production Bible
	Documentary resources Screen Australia resources for documentary filmmakers
	Getting started Got a great idea for a film? How to get started in the film, television and interactive media industry.
	Inspiration and 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, plus information about industry guilds and organisations

Footage and stills library

The Film Australia Collection Library, now managed by the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), is one of the largest and most historically significant sources of archival, documentary and stock footage in Australia. Under the Zero Fee Licence Scheme, Australian documentary producers are entitled to up to 10 minutes of wholly owned Film Australia Collection material and up to 40 stills without incurring a licence fee.
See nfsa.gov.au/faclibrary

Lindfield studios

Offering quality facilities and services for film and TV production.
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BEHIND THE SCREEN

A glimpse into filmmakers' tricks of the trade on Screen Australia's YouTube channel.