Screen Australia offers funds for the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content, as well as for the development of Australian talent and screen production businesses.

Project funding is generally provided to professional filmmakers with some level of industry experience, depending on the program. For production investment, a distributor or broadcaster usually needs to be on board as well.

If you’re starting out in the industry, check out our Getting started page in the Filmmaking section.

The Waiting City

Mrs Carey's Concert

Mad Bastards

Hawke

Chicken of God

  

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Red Dog

Feature films

Funding for audience-engaging features of any genre.
Divorce - Aussie Islamic Way

Documentaries

Investment in outstanding factual projects for broadcast and/or digital release
Lockie Leonard

TV drama

Investment in the production of high-quality small-screen drama, including programs for children
The Gradual Demise of Phillipa Finch

ALL MEDIA

Supports narrative content in both linear and non-linear forms that pushes the envelope of creative storytelling.
Here I am

Indigenous programs

Funding for imaginative, resonant stories authored by Indigenous Australians, as well as practitioner support through internships and other initiatives

  
Map My Summer: Drowning

Talent Escalator

Professional development opportunities for Australian filmmakers, focused on building skills and careers in drama production, particularly feature film
Sydney Film Festival

Marketing funds

Grants for international festival and marketplace travel; screening and promotional materials for projects selected for key international festivals; and domestic distribution support

IF Awards

Other funding programs

Specially targeted programs, initiatives and partnerships

Deadlines

You can apply at any time for some programs. For others, there are deadlines. Read a summary here.
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Approvals

Find out about projects approved for funding: