Funding & Support
Whether it’s film, TV, digital games, animation, visual effects or post-production, we offer grants, incentives and rebates to help deliver high-value jobs and contribute to the NSW economy.
We also support industry and audience development programs to create a thriving sector. Our programs support local initiatives to enhance the cultural life of residents and visitors to the state.
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Digital games
PAX Market Support Program
Screen NSW and PAX Australia are offering up to 10 NSW-based independent game developers the opportunity to receive funding support to exhibit their digital game at PAX Australia in Melbourne 9-11 October 2026.
Development funding
Pathways Development Program
Up to $30,000
The Pathways Development Program is a competitive Screen NSW initiative that supports emerging writers with disability to develop original long-form screen projects to a pitch-ready stage
Career development
Crew Development Program
$0-$500
The Crew Development Program offers intensive training and paid production placements (with mentorship) for NSW entry-level and mid-career crew from underrepresented backgrounds.
Development funding
IP in Motion Fund
Up to $5,000
The IP in Motion Fund will wholly or partly reimburse, up to $5,000, a screen and digital games producers’ cost to option original intellectual property (IP) from NSW-based creators from Screen NSW Priority Areas.
Production funding
Regional Filming Fund
Up to $175,000
The Regional Filming Fund offsets costs associated with shooting in regional areas of NSW.
Due to the exhaustion of the program’s budget, and while the program undergoes a review of its guidelines, the Regional Filming Fund is currently closed until further notice.
Production incentive
Australian Federal Government Incentives
Various offsets
Explore which Australian Federal Government rebates and incentives you may qualify for.
Location scouting
Location Scouts and Inbounds Program
Up to $3,000
Screen NSW provides location support to encourage screen projects to film in Sydney and NSW.
Career development
First Nations Early Producer Placement – See-Saw Films
Paid placement
The First Nations Early Producer Placement is a Screen NSW initiative that facilitates industry exposure between early career First Nations producers and established production companies. Delivered in partnership with See-Saw Films, this initiative provides paid professional development opportunities for emerging screen practitioners.