Funding programs
Who: Indigenous practitioners whose careers would benefit from an attachment to a person, production or organisation
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What: Up to $10,000, supported by a budget
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Who: Indigenous filmmakers whose project has been selected for a key international or Australian festival or award, or where travel to an event would help advance the practitioner's career or project slate
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What: Up to $6,000 for international travel and up to $5,000 for travel within Australia
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Who: Production companies run by Indigenous practitioners who have some track record in initiating and producing successful projects, and a vision for where they want their business to be in two to three years, but who are not yet at a stage where they can apply for Screen Australia Enterprise funding
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What: Up to $200,000 in total over two years
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Special initiatives
The Indigenous Department may also allocate funds to initiatives designed to address specific objectives. This includes targeted practitioner development programs, as well as short drama and documentary initiatives providing opportunities for talented Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers in other media to develop their skills and experience as a stepping stone to longer formats and more sustainable careers.
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