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Screen Australia aims to inspire, inform and engage screen audiences through compelling Australian storytelling.

Partner with Australia (UK)

Screen Australia, in partnership with Ausfilm, are convening a delegation of Australian screen creatives to travel to Partner with Australia (UK) to encourage early-stage creative connections, foster meaningful relationships and B2B partnerships for Official Co-productions made under the Australia/UK Co-production treaty.

Partner with Australia (UK) is a new initiative taking place in London from 16–18 June 2026. The program will bring a curated delegation of Australian creatives and businesses to the UK for three days of targeted industry engagement. Through roundtables, keynote and panel discussions, and structured networking sessions delivered in partnership with key UK industry bodies including the British Film Institute (BFI), Film London and Pact, the initiative will create direct pathways for co-development, production and broader collaboration between the Australian and UK screen industries.

This funding aims to support Australian producers and writers/creators - who have proven experience with Official Co-productions or have completed projects of comparable scale, and who can demonstrate strong success and clear traction in the UK from recent credits - to pursue new co-development and co-production opportunities for projects made under the Australia/UK Co-production treaty.

Important note: The text on this webpage provides a snapshot of the relevant information for this program/initiative. Applicants must read all detailed documentation available for download at the bottom of this page, including the program guidelines, before applying.

Key Dates
Deadline

5pm AEST Thursday 26 March 2026

Decision & Notification

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 8 May 2026.

Fund Amount
Up to $10,000
Category
International
Funding Type
International Opportunities, Special Initiatives
Enquiries
Email: international@screenaustralia.gov.auFreecall: 1800 507 901
More Information

Please read guidelines and supporting documents carefully prior to your enquiry.

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Up to 20 production companies and up to 10 screen writer/ creators will receive funding of up to $10,000 each towards travel, living and accommodation in UK to attend Partner with Australia (UK) and to use it to leverage other related opportunities in the region.

 

There is a funding cap of $10,000 per application, whether the applicant is an individual (including on behalf of a team) or a company.

 

Partner with Australia (UK) will occur on 16-18 June 2026 in London.

 

Each successful applicant will benefit from:

  • Networking opportunities to encourage new pathways for Australia and UK co-production, delivered in partnership with key UK industry bodies including the British Film Institute (BFI), Film London and Pact;
  • Networking opportunities to meet UK creatives, distributors, platforms and sales agents;
  • Keynote and targeted panel discussions; and
  • Curated Roundtables.

 

 

Applicants and projects must meet Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade, any general eligibility or other requirements listed on the agency’s website (see Information for Applicants and Information for Recipients), as well as the specific eligibility criteria set out in these guidelines.

 

This program is open to companies and individuals (either alone or as part of a team as co-applicants).

 

To be eligible, an applicant company must:

  • be an incorporated company carrying on business in Australia, with its central management and control in Australia;
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN); and
  • be registered for the purposes of GST if required by law.

 

To be eligible, an individual applicant (or each individual co-applicant) must:

  • be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident (holding a permanent visa); and
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN).

 

For full eligibility information, please refer to the attached guidelines.

Applications close 5pm AEDT, Thursday 26 March 2026 and can be made via the Screen Australia application portal.

 

Through the application form, you must:

  • provide all the information requested and answer the application questions;
  • address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria; and
  • include all required supporting materials.

 

For full details on the application process, including required materials, please refer to the attached guidelines.

Complete and eligible applications will be reviewed and assessed by Screen Australia and Ausfilm staff members and/or appointed industry specialists.

 

Funding decisions will be made against the following equally-weighted criteria:

  • Proposal: The strength of the strategy outlined in the proposal.
  • Co-production proposal and slate: The stage of development, suitability and strength of the nominated Australian/UK Official Co-production(s) being put forward for this particular event, as well as the projects on the further slate (and the creative talent attached to them).
  • Experience: The experience and knowledge of the applicant relevant to the activity, especially with regard to experience with Official Co-productions or projects of a comparative scale, as well the amount of traction received internationally from the applicant’s completed body of work, especially with regard to UK.

 

For full details on the assessment criteria, including assessment priorities, please refer to the attached guidelines.

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Partner with Australia (UK) Guidelines

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