As part of ongoing efforts to streamline application processes, Screen Australia has made alterations to the Narrative Content Development and Documentary Development guidelines. These changes take effect for applications submitted from 2 July 2026.
Some changes for Narrative Content Development include lowering the maximum application funding amount to $50,000 and aligning with the Narrative Content Production application decision feedback processes by providing verbal notification for all funding outcomes. Narrative Content Development has also provided a more detailed understanding for VR/XR/AR and other immersive media projects.
A key change for Documentary Development is that individuals or teams must have at least one key creative with at least one ‘eligible credit’ in the role of writer, producer and/or director on a comparable project which has been primarily released on an online/direct-to-audience platform.
Potential applicants are encouraged to read the updated Narrative Content Development and Documentary Development guidelines in full before applying.
