Screen Australia is accepting applications for festivals (up to three years of funding) which exhibit unique benefits to the Australian screen industry and to Australian audiences.

These festivals must demonstrate an understanding of changes in audience engagement, and how they will have an impact on their audience or within their particular niche.

Screen Australia is interested in receiving applications from organisers of festivals which are innovative and forward-focused.

The aims of the program are to:

• offer opportunities for Australian content creators and titles
  • to have an impact on audiences or in the domestic and international screen industry
  • reach new/niche audiences
• support impactful events which are also evolving to be relevant to future audiences and the future of the screen industry
• provide opportunities for Australian talent that has not been recognised or had equal opportunities
• showcase Australian film, television and interactive digital media projects and practitioners to audiences through recognising excellence and achievement
• support the marketing needs of Australian content
• promote the national industry and its practitioners

Applicants and projects must meet Screen Australias Terms of Trade, as well as the specific eligibility criteria set out in these guidelines.

• Applicants must apply as an Australian company. Individual applicants or sole traders are not eligible to apply. You will need to read our Terms of Trade to ensure your company is eligible for Screen Australia funding.
• an applicant company must be an incorporated company carrying on business in Australia, with its central management and control in Australia.

• Phone: 1800 507 901
• Email: industry@screenaustralia.gov.au