Film Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

Screen Australia provides funding and resources to support the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content across multiple streams including feature films, television, documentaries, shorts, indigenous content, and industry development. The program supports Australian screen practitioners and talent development through various funding programs with different deadlines and eligibility criteria.

Provides Australian Capital Territory screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of ACT screen content. Funding is available for local practitioners and projects, as well as productions looking to shoot or post-produce in the region.

Provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of South Australian screen content. Multiple funding streams are available including production support, post production and visual effects rebate, development support, organisational support, gender agenda, and delivering diversity programs.

This grant supports the development and production of short films for narrative content. It provides funding to assist Australian filmmakers in creating short film projects that demonstrate creative excellence and commercial potential.

This grant supports First Nations filmmakers and creatives to present their work at international film festivals and events. It provides funding to help offset costs associated with festival participation, including travel, accommodation, and submission fees.

Screen Australia's feature film production funding supports the development and production of feature films for theatrical release. This program provides financial assistance to eligible producers to create Australian feature films that meet Screen Australia's investment criteria.

Screen Territory Funding and Support provides funding and resources to support the development, production, and promotion of screen content made by Northern Territory screen practitioners. Multiple funding streams are available including audience development, production finance, story development, First Nations filmmakers support, and career development.

Screen NSW provides grants, incentives, and rebates to support the development, production and promotion of screen content including film, TV, digital games, animation, visual effects and post-production.

Screen Australia's funding program that supports the development and production of narrative content including feature films, television dramas, and other scripted content. The program aims to help Australian producers create high-quality storytelling projects for domestic and international audiences.

The Audience Testing Program provides funding to support audience testing and research for narrative content productions. It helps producers understand audience responses and gather data to inform creative and distribution decisions for their projects.

Screen Australia's International Finance Attraction program supports narrative content production by attracting international financing and co-production partnerships. The program aims to increase investment in Australian screen content and facilitate international collaborations for feature films, television series, and other narrative productions.

This funding supports the development of narrative content projects in Australia, including feature films, television dramas, and other long-form storytelling formats. It provides financial assistance to help creators develop scripts, treatments, and other pre-production materials for narrative content.

Screen Australia's Documentary Production funding supports the development and production of documentary content for Australian creators. This program provides financial assistance to produce high-quality documentaries that tell compelling Australian stories.

Screen Australia provides funding to support the development and production of documentary projects. This program aims to assist filmmakers and production companies in creating high-quality documentary content for Australian and international audiences.

This program provides funding to support the development of feature film projects by First Nations filmmakers and producers. It aims to assist in the creative and commercial development of feature-length narratives that reflect First Nations stories and perspectives.

This grant supports the development and production of feature films by First Nations filmmakers and production companies. It provides funding to help bring Indigenous stories to the screen through theatrical feature film production.

Screen Australia's First Nations Production funding supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers and production companies to develop and produce high-quality film, television, and digital content. The program aims to increase Indigenous representation in the screen industry and support First Nations storytelling across various formats and genres.

Support for First Nations screen practitioners to develop sales and distribution strategies for their content. This program assists with building capacity in the sales and distribution sector for Indigenous Australian creators.

Screen Australia's sector development support for First Nations filmmakers and creatives. This program provides funding and support to develop the First Nations screen production sector in Australia.

Screen Australia's internship program supporting First Nations individuals to gain practical experience and professional development in the screen industry. The program provides internship placements with screen organizations and companies to build skills and career pathways in film, television, and digital media.

Screen Australia's production funding program supporting First Nations filmmakers and production companies to develop and produce high-quality film, television, and online content. The funding supports projects across various genres and formats that reflect First Nations stories and perspectives.

This fund supports Australian film festivals to develop their audiences and increase engagement with Australian screen content. It provides financial assistance to festivals for activities that promote and showcase Australian films and television programs.

A funding initiative from Screen Australia supporting the development and advancement of screen industry projects at the next stage of their production journey. This program provides financial support to help projects progress from development through to production stages.

This initiative provides advanced training and professional development for intimacy coordinators working in the Australian screen industry. The workshop aims to enhance skills and knowledge in intimate scene coordination on film and television productions.

A rebate scheme that provides a 40% rebate on qualifying Australian production expenditure for feature films, television programs, documentaries, and other eligible content. The offset supports producers of Australian screen content by reducing production costs through a cash rebate.

The Producer Offset is a rebate scheme that provides financial support to producers of Australian content for film, television, and other audiovisual productions. It offers a rebate on qualifying Australian production expenditure incurred during the production of eligible projects.

A rebate scheme that provides financial offsets for Australian film and television production. The program supports both location-based production and post, digital and visual effects (PDV) work undertaken in Australia.

Screen Australia's co-production program that supports multipartite (multiple country) film and television co-productions. The program provides funding and support for Australian producers collaborating with international partners on eligible projects.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Canadian producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop creative partnerships and expand market opportunities for screen content.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports Australian film and television producers in developing co-production partnerships with eligible partner countries. The program facilitates international collaborations that enable Australian creatives to access new markets, funding sources, and creative talent while maintaining Australian creative control and investment.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and French film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that meet the co-production treaty requirements between Australia and France, enabling producers to access funding and support from both countries.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Israeli film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that combine creative talent and resources from both countries to develop and produce screen content.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and German producers. The program facilitates international partnerships to develop and produce screen content with both countries' involvement.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Malaysian film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that involve creative and financial partnerships between the two countries' screen industries.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Irish producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop and produce screen content with partners from Ireland.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Singaporean producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop creative partnerships and expand market opportunities for screen content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and New Zealand screen producers, enabling collaborative film and television projects. It facilitates partnerships that leverage creative and technical talent from both countries to produce high-quality content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and United Kingdom film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that meet the co-production treaty requirements between the two countries.

Screen Australia's First Nations Development program provides funding to support the development of screen projects by First Nations creators and producers. The program aims to nurture Indigenous talent and stories in the Australian screen industry.

This grant supports the production of documentary content by First Nations filmmakers and production companies. It funds the development and production of documentary projects that tell First Nations stories and perspectives.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports Australian film and television producers in developing international co-production partnerships. The program provides funding and support for projects that involve collaboration between Australian and international production companies.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and South African film and television producers. It facilitates partnerships and provides funding opportunities for projects that involve creative and financial collaboration between the two countries.

Screen Australia provides funding support for feature film production in Australia. This program supports the development and production of feature films that meet Screen Australia's eligibility criteria and funding guidelines.

The ASSETS Program provides funding to support the development of narrative content production assets and infrastructure in Australia. It aims to strengthen the production capabilities and market competitiveness of Australian narrative content producers.

This program supports First Nations screen practitioners to attend international film festivals, markets, and industry events. It provides funding to help Indigenous Australian creatives build international networks, showcase their work, and access global opportunities in the screen industry.

Screen Australia provides funding support for documentary production projects. This program supports the development and production of documentary content for Australian filmmakers and production companies.

This program provides support to First Nations filmmakers and content creators to assist with the sales and distribution of their projects. It aims to help Indigenous creators reach audiences and commercialize their work in the screen industry.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program provides support for Australian film and television producers to co-produce content with international partners. The program aims to facilitate international collaboration and expand opportunities for Australian screen content in global markets.

Screen Australia provides funding to support the production of documentary films and series. This program aims to develop and produce high-quality Australian documentary content for domestic and international audiences.

Screen Australia's development funding supports the creation and development of feature film projects in Australia. This program provides financial assistance to develop scripts, treatments, and other pre-production materials for feature films.

Screen Australia's development funding supports First Nations filmmakers and creatives in developing their projects across film, television, and digital media. This funding assists with script development, project planning, and creative development for emerging and established First Nations practitioners.