Screen Australia

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

International Opportunities

International Pitching Forums and Talent Labs

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International Pitching Forums and Talent Labs provides support for:

  • producers selected for competitive overseas pitching forums that may enable them to secure finance, production and marketplace partners for Australian projects; or
  • above the line key creatives invited to attend premium overseas talent labs to enable professional development and build international industry networks.

Applications can be made at any time after receipt of invitation, and at least three weeks before the start date of event.

Note: Applications cannot be made retrospectively.

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.

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International Finance Attraction

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The International Finance Attraction fund provides support to Australian projects with a very high level of global appeal, to assist them to develop pitching materials and strategy, in order to best attract international partnerships and finance in the current market.

It is open to long form drama and documentary projects on any platform which are market ready, have undergone a successful development process and can demonstrate development funding from an arm’s length commercial partner.

Funding of $5,000 – $20,000 will be granted to successful applicants and can cover items that will elevate the pitch and/or pitching strategy.

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 (PDF), before applying.

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International Festivals and Awards

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International Festivals and Awards provides support to:

  • the promotion of Australian content and talent at key international festivals and awards events, enabling the enhancement of international marketing strategies in conjunction with other partners.
  • acknowledge the importance of global strategies for new titles, restricted to their world or international premiere and planned related sales and marketing activities at significant industry events.

Whilst there are hundreds of international film festivals, this program can only support titles invited to the most prestigious industry acknowledged events.

Screen Australia will contribute to the promotional budget for eligible events generally up to $20,000 for feature films and television series and up to $10,000 for short films and short form series.

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.

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First Nations Sector Development Travel Grants

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The Travel Grants program is designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers in travelling to key international and Australian events. Professional development is a key objective.

Funding is available to support travel costs associated with attending:

  • recognised film festivals and pitching forums where an applicant’s film has been selected or invited to attend
  • events where the applicant or their film has been nominated for an award
  • key international markets
  • conferences and workshops providing significant professional development opportunities.
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 (PDF, 814 KB), before applying.
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