The Strategic Opportunities Program supports initiatives and events that strengthen NSW’s screen industry.
The Strategic Opportunities Program is a big-picture funding initiative administered by Screen NSW to strengthen the NSW screen industry. This ongoing program supports initiatives and events that demonstrate long-term benefits to the NSW screen industry. Projects and events with high artistic quality, particularly those involving people from underrepresented groups and priority areas, are highly valued in the competitive assessment process.
The objectives of the Strategic Opportunities Program are to:
This program is funded and administered by Screen NSW.
You must discuss your project with us prior to submitting an application.
Screen Industry and Audience team
[email protected]
Eligible projects and events should generally be completed within one year of being funded. Applications for multi-year projects will be considered on an exceptional basis.
Applications are assessed against the following five criteria.
Industry & Audience development
From $2,000
The Audience Development Program supports public initiatives that give audiences opportunities to see and experience high quality screen works.
Industry & Audience development
Up to 6-months paid placement
The Crew Connects Placement Program supports screen practitioners and the NSW film industry by connecting crew members with roles in areas of critical need.