If you're a filmmaker or screen creative based in New South Wales, there's a fantastic opportunity for you to bring your vision to life with financial support from Screen NSW. The Screen NSW Production Finance Fund is open for applications, offering up to $850,000 in funding to support the production and post-production of feature films, drama series, documentaries, and interactive online content. Whether you're developing an ambitious new film or an engaging digital series, this fund could be the key to your project's success.
What Is the Screen NSW Production Finance Fund?
The Screen NSW Production Finance Fund is designed to back high-quality, original storytelling that has both cultural and economic impact. By offering financial assistance, the fund aims to foster creativity, encourage local talent, and boost the NSW screen industry. It's a unique opportunity for NSW-based production companies and creatives to receive funding that can cover various stages of production and post-production.
What Does It Fund?
The fund is aimed at a broad range of screen content, including:
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Feature Films
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Drama Series
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Documentaries
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Animation
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Interactive Online Content
Eligible activities covered under this fund include:
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Script Development
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Filming
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Post-Production
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Marketing Efforts
This makes it a flexible funding option for projects at different stages of development, from conceptualization to final cut.
How Much Funding Is Available?
You can apply for up to $850,000 in funding. However, it's important to note that the fund supports a specific set of criteria and that you need to be ready with a fully financed project when applying.
Who Is Eligible?
The fund has some specific eligibility requirements to ensure that support is directed where it can have the most impact:
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Australian companies based in NSW are eligible if they've been operating for at least six months.
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For non-NSW companies, you must meet an 80% NSW spend threshold or be involved in a co-production with NSW-based creatives.
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Your project must have a budget of less than $20 million and must be fully financed by the time of application.
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At least one key creative (e.g., director, producer, writer) must be based in NSW.
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All projects must include significant Australian content and contribute to the cultural landscape.
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The project must also meet the Screen NSW Terms of Trade, which include reflecting diversity and securing market attachments.
How to Apply
Applications for this funding opportunity are open from 28 April 2025 to 22 May 2025, so be sure to mark your calendars and prepare your application well in advance. Keep in mind that the fund prioritizes projects that show promise in both cultural and economic impact, so take the time to demonstrate how your project will benefit the NSW screen industry.
Why Should You Apply?
If you're an NSW-based filmmaker or screen creative, this is a great opportunity to secure the funds needed to push your project across the finish line. Not only does the fund support the creation of high-quality content, but it also contributes to the growth of the Australian screen industry. By securing funding through the Screen NSW Production Finance Fund, you can elevate your project to a new level, bring local talent into the spotlight, and potentially see your work reach a global audience.
