SINGLE-PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

International Script Workshop support

This program is designed to support writers, writer/directors and producers who have been selected to participate in an international script workshop.  Applications will be assessed and acceptance into the workshop does not guarantee Screen Australia funding.

Funding is for

Support for the writer, writer/director, producer, or writer/producer who is participating in the workshop. Funding may cover the cost of registration, airfares, accommodation and other travel/living costs.

Available funding

Screen Australia will fund up to four international workshop placements per year. Up to $25,000 per placement is available.

Eligibility

Only individual writers, directors or producers may apply
Individual applicants must have at least one produced credit in their respective role
Applicants must:
- have a draft or treatment (writers only) for a narrative feature film
- have a written invitation from the workshop
- be available to undertake the workshop.
Previous development funding from Screen Australia or its predecessor agencies does not make the project ineligible. However, a project can only be funded once through this program.
Funding cannot be retrospective.
Applicants must also meet the general Screen Australia eligibility requirements outlined in the agency’s Terms of Trade; this includes having evidence of clear chain of title to the work in development.

Assessment process

Applications will be assessed by Screen Australia executives. Screen Australia will advise applicants of the success or otherwise of their application, providing a brief statement of reasons. 

Assessment criteria

When assessing applications for this program, Screen Australia uses the following criteria:
The skills, experience and track record of the applicant, and the quality of their previous work
The quality of the writing and cinematic story telling evident in the project
The potential of the project to reach its target audience
The development notes, and the degree to which they articulate the issue faced by the next stage of development – the viability of the development plan
The reputation and success of the workshop
The strategic benefits of participation in the workshop
- to the project and
- to the applicant.

Application materials

Applications must be made using the relevant Screen Australia application form, and include all supporting material listed in the checklist on that form.

Terms of funding

Funding is either in the form of a grant or limited recourse loan.

Funding recipients must deliver

A written report on completion of the workshop
A further draft of the script incorporating development from the workshop
An expenditure report accounting for the funding received.