Funding & Support

The Industry Development Program provides support for organisations to deliver one-off or annual professional development and upskilling initiatives to NSW screen and digital games practitioners. 

The Audience Development Program provides support towards public screenings, festivals and tours that deliver opportunities for audiences to see and experience quality screen content and innovative practice. 

Targeted at emerging and small-medium enterprise digital game creators, the fund will provide a grant of up to $30,000 for early-stage game development.

The Short to Feature Fast Track Initiative combines funding for the production of a short film or proof of concept, as well as script development funds for a low budget feature film.

The new Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund will offer grants of up to $5,000 to established community-driven film festivals to enhance their opening nights and bring communities together to celebrate and connect through film. 

The Emerging Producer Placement Program is an opportunity for emerging producers to gain fast-tracked experience working at both Screen NSW and local production companies.

Screen NSW will provide five emerging or mid-level game practitioners from NSW with an all-access ticket and travel support of up to $500 to attend Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 7-9 October 2024 in Melbourne.

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals or teams travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim to attract support and finance for their projects. Screen NSW will nominate the supported events.