Film Grants in Australia

Supports Victorian production companies, originators and key creatives to produce high-quality, diverse and engaging film, television, online and virtual reality (VR) projects. Provides cash investment of 3-10% of Victorian production spend (capped at $500,000), with potential for greater investment for projects offering exceptional economic impact, employment opportunities, significant Victorian IP, or cultural value.

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 program supports Victorian writers and producers to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects, including VR for any release platform such as cinema, television, and online. It is designed for both first-time screenwriters and seasoned creators looking to turn their ideas into high-quality screen experiences.

VicScreen supports Victorian screen creators to travel to key international festivals with their projects, providing financial support for travel and other costs. The program is designed to help producers, directors, writers, and game developers build global connections and promote their skills, projects, and businesses at approved international festivals.

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.

Incentive for large budget screen production in Australia. Tax offsets for production, location and PDV. Ongoing