22 September 2020
Screenworks – Screenworks is a registered charity based in Northern NSW that supports and services the screen industry across regional Australia by providing industry and professional development, networking initiatives, opportunities and services for screen content creators and workers. Screenworks assist local and non-local productions through location and crew referral services and stimulate screen culture by promoting screenings and discussion of local and Australian films for the broader community.
Screenworks has launched its 2021 Career Pathway Programs and is now calling for applications from early-career screenwriters, directors and producers who are living in regional NSW. The three programs – Inside the Writers Room, Director Pathways Program and Regional Producer Elevator Program will provide opportunities for early-career practitioners to observe, connect with and learn from industry professionals in order to enhance their skills and build their career potential.
Byron Studios – Byron Studios comprises 2 stages, 1 x Green screen, 1x Blank house / apartment / office / warehouse set and 2 x Edit suites. As a national and international destination for the Film, TV, fashion and creative industry, Byron Studios is surrounded by natural beauty, that creates the scene for an unparalleled experience. Byron Studios are working closely with Ballina Council to create a future destination and media precinct for the national and international film & TV Industry.
Desert Pea Media – Established in 2002, Desert Pea Media (DPM) is a registered charitable organisation that works with Indigenous young people in regional and remote areas of Australia using contemporary storytelling techniques and audio-visual media to foster important social and cultural dialogue. DPM works with Elders, young people, community leaders and local service providers to ensure our programs are relevant, engaging and appropriate to the needs of individuals and communities. Over 17 years DPM has produced over 120 music videos and 17 documentaries for over 80 communities. Our YouTube channel has had over 2.7 million views.
Each year Screen NSW receives recurrent funding from the NSW Government in the budget for programs and operations. Screen NSW then allocates the program funding across its programs for that year. This process occurs at the start of each year to enable planning for the year across funding rounds.
Made in NSW – TV Drama – is a $55 million fund over four years (2019/20 and 2022/23) to support the attraction to NSW of significant international and domestic feature film and major TV drama production.
Regional Filming Fund (RFF) – offsets costs associated with shooting in regional areas of NSW. Regional NSW is defined as all areas in NSW outside the Sydney Metro area (excluding the ACT).
Early Development – offers support for both pre-draft and early draft costs.
The Strategic Opportunities Program – supports individual initiatives and events that demonstrate long-term benefits to the NSW screen industry.
Time Critical Shooting – supports shoots for essential material that must be gathered before a project’s official production schedule. Projects must be intended for production or post-production in NSW.
Advanced Development – contributes towards later stage draft and non-draft costs to complete financing where a strong interest has already been established in the marketplace.
Production Finance program – provides funding for projects produced or post-produced in NSW. Funding allocations are guided by ratios linking the Screen NSW contribution to the amount spent in the State.
Industry Development Program – provides funds to organisations that create professional development opportunities for NSW screen practitioners at various stages of their career. Funding is provided for one-off or annual events including workshops, masterclasses, forums and professional development activities.
Audience Development Program – supports public screenings, festivals or tours that provide opportunities for audiences to see and experience quality screen content and innovative practice, and one-off or annual events including those in single or multiple venues.
Screen Australia offers funding to support the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content, as well as for the development of Australian talent and screen production businesses. If you’re starting out in the industry, check out the Starting In the Industry page.
The Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF) – a $50 million fund made available by the Australian Government and administered by Screen Australia. The aim of TIF is to support local productions that have been halted by insurers not providing coverage for COVID-19. The TIF will provide coverage to film and television productions for specific events relating to COVID-19 that could occur in Australia during the last two weeks of pre-production and the period of principal photography. Screen Australia’s total liability under TIF for a production will be capped at 60% of the total budget, or $4 million, whichever is less. An applicant can agree with Screen Australia for coverage at a lesser amount than the capped amount.
The Producer Offset – a refundable tax offset (rebate) for producers of Australian feature films, television and other projects. Because it’s underpinned by income tax legislation, it represents a source of funds for producers of eligible Australian projects.
Feature Films – offers funding to support development, production, distribution and festivals, events and awards.
Television and Online – offers funding to support development, production and festivals, events and awards.
Documentaries – offers funding to support development, production, distribution and festivals, events and awards.
Indigenous – offers funding to support development, production, distribution, festivals, events and awards and sector development.
The Next 25 Years – Core to the Screen Australia Indigenous Department’s The Next 25 Years strategy is making connections with new talent and assisting creators in taking advantage of the range of opportunities available.
Australian Government (Office for the Arts)
The Australian Screen Production Incentive – provides tax incentives for film, television and other screen production in Australia.
Quick Response Grants – Small grants that are intended to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development or small project opportunities.
The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants – designed to benefit regional and remote arts practitioners, arts workers, audiences and communities.
Recovery – grants are designed to meet the medium-term recovery needs of artists, organisations and communities.
Renewal – grants will provide up to three years of funding to support projects that have strong partnerships and demonstrated long term outcomes, with sustainable future-positioning focus.
Your Big Idea – calls for proposals for ambitious ideas ready to be developed into contemporary arts projects. The winning idea will receive $5,000 seed funding in addition to a tailored project development package. The concept must be original and at the cutting edge of visual arts, experimental, performance, theatre, live art, music, screen, sound, dance or interdisciplinary contemporary arts practice.
Opportunities – stay updated with all the current available creative opportunities.
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