Screen Industry Partnerships

Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for Screen Australia funding in the Terms of Trade. In addition:

• Applicants must apply as an Australian company. Individuals or sole traders are not eligible to apply.
• An applicant company must be an incorporated company carrying on business in Australia, with its central management and control in Australia.
• To be eligible, events must:
  • be generally annual or regular events such as conferences and markets;
  • for games related events, not be deemed ineligible as outlined in the program FAQs; and
  • take place within Australia.
• Screen Australia will not provide funds to cover events or activities that have already taken place.
• This program is not intended for script or story development, nor for production activities.
• This program is not intended to support stand-alone awards events or activities.
• Applications for the sole purpose of funding travel to domestic or international events or festivals are not supported through this fund.
• Applications for Film Festivals or activities related to film festivals should be made through the Australian Screen Festival Fund.

For full eligibility information, please refer to the attached guideline documents.

Applicants can apply at any time through the Apply Now button on this page.

Through the application form, applicants must:

• address all criteria, provide the information requested and answer the application questions including:
  • A statement of the event’s purpose, the goals for the event and how they reflect the assessment criteria.
  • The intended audience for the event.
  • A clear timeline, including announcement date, the date tickets are on sale (if the event is ticketed), and date of the event.
  • Description of how the event is inclusive; both in terms of participants and the organisers and presenters.

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

Applications will be assessed against the following equally weighted criteria:

• Industry benefit. The extent to which the proposed event will benefit the Australian screen industry.
• Viability. The extent to which the event is well planned and achievable within the budget, with consideration given to financial and corporate governance, and evidence of strategic partnerships that maximise revenue (both cash and in-kind support).
• Relevance. The impact of the event and the applicant’s strategies for securing its future relevance for the Australian screen industry.
• Distinguishing features. Distinguishing features of the event e.g. accreditations, competitions and prizes, industry programs.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility. How well the applicant has considered diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the planning of the proposed event.