FUNDING PROGRAMS
Who: Producers of feature-length projects (other than documentaries) with a screenplay at an advanced stage and a letter of interest from an appropriate domestic distributor.
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What: Letter of Interest indicating that Screen Australia recognises the project’s creative and/or commercial potential (not a commitment to invest).
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Who: Producers of feature-length projects (other than documentaries) intended for theatrical release. Finance must be in place, and distributor and international sales agent must be attached. Some discretion for low-budget projects.
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What: Production funding up to $2 million; generally accounting for no more than 65% of budget (including any Producer Offset amount). Completion funding up to $250,000.
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Who: Producers of lower-budget productions that offer talent development or project development opportunities. Open to features only where applicants have access to a significant existing social media audience; producer and director must both have relevant experience.
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What: Up to $500,000.
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See also:
Indigenous Feature Production (open only to Indigenous practitioners)
Documentary Producer Program (where a documentary is intended for cinema release)
International Marketing Support: Markets (travel support to help secure finance for projects in advanced development)