Screen Australia

A government agency supporting Australian film and television production

Screen Australia is a newly established Australian Government agency, operating under the Screen Australia Act 2008, which provides funding and support to Australian film, television, documentary and digital media makers.

Screen Australia commenced operation on 1 July, 2008, bringing together the functions of the Film Finance Corporation Australia and Film Australia Limited, as well as most of the functions of the Australian Film Commission.

Screen Australia’s goal is to develop, produce, promote, distribute and provide access to diverse Australian programs, and support the development of the Australian screen production industry, so that Australian screen content is accessible nationally and internationally.

To catalyse the growth of Australia’s film industry Screen Australia supports professionals in the industry by providing finance for a diverse range of film and television programs. The Enterprise program is one such initiative, providing $500,000 per year, for a three year period to those production companies who have identified ways to expand their businesses by increasing their turnover and the range and diversity of projects undertaken with the ultimate goal of long term sustainability. Other funding schemes include Feature Development, Talent Escalator, Industry and Cultural Development and an Innovation fund.

Screen Australia is also fostering creative growth in indigenous communities. Related schemes include the National Indigenous Documentary Fund Series; a program designed to provide production opportunities for both emerging and practising Indigenous documentary filmmakers.

Screen Australia maintains offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Last updated by Michael Mortimore (2009-10-22)