IMPORTANT: Screen Australia has announced updates to its Narrative Content Funding Programs and guidelines, click here to find out more. Join our webinar on Wednesday 28 May, 12-1pm to learn more and ask questions. All updated guidelines, application forms and FAQs will be available from 1 July 2025.
Funding programs
Who: Emerging or experienced screen content creators who demonstrate an ability and passion for storytelling combined with a distinctive and authentic creative voice.
What: Funding for a lower budget series or one-off long form drama project. Budget thresholds are:
- One-off or series for a Commissioning Platform - under $1.5 million per hour.
- Feature Films - under $3 million.
Who: Screen content creators who have a significant track record/production credits on projects that have commercial success and/or critical acclaim.
What: Funding for a higher budget series or one-off long form drama project of ambition and scale. Budget thresholds are:
- One-off or series for a Commissioning Platform - at least $1.5 million per hour. We may prioritise series of longer lengths (8 broadcast hours or more).
- Feature Films - at least $3 million.