Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the film sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Tasmania, tasmania offers a concentrated grant ecosystem with programs administered across stategrowth tasmania, arts tasmania, screen tasmania, events tasmania and the business growth fund.
Open programs
6 totalFunding program for film, television, and screen content production in Tasmania. Supports the development and production of screen projects.
A recoupable grant of up to $30,000 to assist with non-draft related development costs for long-form screen projects that have secured financial support from third-party marketplace participants such as broadcasters, distributors, or government agencies. Funding supports costs including pitch materials, marketing consultancies, travel, budget preparation, casting, audio-visual production, and producer fees.
Funding up to $25,000 for short-form projects to support scripting and/or production of a portion of the project to raise marketplace interest. Eligible activities include development of pitch materials, market and financing travel, budget and schedule preparation, producer fees, and production of proof of concept or pitch materials.
A recoupable grant of up to $20,000 for developing long-form screen projects to marketplace-ready level. Supports preparation of pitch documents, series bibles, draft scripts, and market engagement travel for creative teams that have completed early-stage development.
Screen Tasmania funds on-the-job paid training opportunities for screen industry practitioners across three categories: Attachments (entry-level, 8+ weeks), Placements (emerging practitioners, 12+ weeks), and Traineeships (intensive coaching in critical shortage roles, 12+ weeks). Screen Tasmania covers participant wages and trainer costs to support skill development in film, television, online, and games production.
A funding program that supports screen production activities in Tasmania. The incentive is designed to encourage film, television, and other screen content production on the island.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.