Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the screen sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Queensland, queensland's grant programs are administered through business queensland, advance queensland, qrida and a network of industry bodies including screen queensland.
Open programs
3 totalScreen Queensland's Screen Culture Fund invests in events that help grow a successful screen industry in Queensland, including film and games festivals, industry conferences, and other screen culture events. The fund enables vital screening and networking platforms across the state for local practitioners while providing audiences and industry access to diverse and inspirational screen content.
This fund assists Queensland-based practitioners and interstate producers working with Queensland-based key creatives to develop fresh, exciting and marketable ideas into screen-ready projects. Funding is offered in three tiers (up to $15,000, $15,001-$30,000, and $25,000-$50,000 for slate funding) depending on applicant residency status, stage of development, and marketplace interest. All funding is provided as grants to support Queensland spend on scripted and unscripted projects.
Supports Queensland-based screen practitioners and game developers to attend industry markets, conventions and conferences to pitch and attract finance for their projects. Funding covers flights, accommodation, ground travel and event registration for individuals or teams with a slate of projects.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.