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October 2021
MPA APSA Academy Film Fund
A joint initiative of the Asia Pacific Screen Academy (APSA) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the $US100,000 fund represents both organisation’s shared goals to increase cultural diversity on screen, and is open exclusively to members of the Asia Pacific Screen Academy. The four winners will be announced at the 2021 Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ceremony.
Find out more »New Perspectives Pitch Lab 2021 – Applications
New Perspectives Pitch Lab, an initiative to empower non-fiction storytellers to pursue and build support for the stories they seek to tell, is calling for applications for the 2021 program. Following the success of the inaugural New Perspectives Pitch Lab last year, the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Doc Society and the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC), in partnership with Screen NSW, are again looking for emerging non-fiction talent with a social impact project in development or production.…
Find out more »November 2021
WA Screen Culture Awards – Submissions
The WA Screen Culture Awards celebrate the achievement, innovation, and ambition of the local industry. Established in 2020 by the producers of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, submissions are now open across 21 categories. The WASCA’s will be held on Sunday 5 December at Luna Palace Cinemas Leederville.
Find out more »In Dreams fellowship
In Dreams is a screenwriting fellowship designed to connect unrepresented Australian writers to Hollywood industry professionals.. The fellowship creates opportunities for Australian screen storytellers to connect directly with decision makers in Hollywood, while at the same time expanding diversity in Hollywood by introducing a wave of fresh, new Australian storytelling perspectives. The two winners will be invited to participate in a fellowship program that facilitates a curated series of virtual introductions and meetings with key Hollywood industry professionals. This includes…
Find out more »Screenworks’ Discovering New Voices – Romantic Comedy – Applications
Screenworks’ Discovering New Voices program has turned its attention to romantic comedy, inviting applications from regionally-based screenwriters aiming to develop features and series within the genre. Delivered in partnership with Hoodlum Entertainment, and supported by the Screenrights Cultural Fund, Discovering New Voices – Romantic Comedy is a three-stage program is designed to train writers from regional Australia, with participants and project teams also vying for the opportunity to be paired with Hoodlum Entertainment for up to a month to develop…
Find out more »Screenworks and Netflix Regional Crew Trainseeship Program – Applications
Screenworks has opened applications for the first year of their Regional Crew Traineeship program being delivered in partnership with Netflix with the support of the NSW Government. This new entry-level initiative will provide trainees with a paid opportunity to learn about the screen industry and develop their knowledge through a mix of professional on-the-job work placements backed up by on-campus training units at TAFE NSW Lismore. Four selected trainees will complete their traineeships over the course of 12 months and…
Find out more »Film Lab: New Voices – Applications
South Australian development program Film Lab: New Voices is again open for applications from creative teams, with First Nations practitioners being encouraged to apply. Delivered through the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and Adelaide Film Festival, in collaboration with Mercury CX, the initiative will offer three filmmaking teams the chance to develop and produce a feature film to premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival 2024. At least one member of every filmmaking team – producer, writer and/or director – must…
Find out more »Revelation Perth International Film Festival City of Vincent Film Project – Applications
The Revelation Perth International Film Festival commissioning collaboration with the City of Vincent provides $7,000 to three local filmmakers to produce a non-fiction short (10-min or less) highlighting a story from within the municipality. Successful filmmakers are mentored through the process from start to finish, receiving guidance on technical requirements, storytelling fundamentals, post-production techniques, and marketing and communication strategies. The films will screen at a special gala during the 25th annual Revelation Perth International Film Festival, which is taking place…
Find out more »AIDC FACTory International Pitching Forum – Applications
AIDC’s centrepiece pitching event, the FACTory provides a platform for documentary and factual projects from around Australia and the world. Up to 15 teams are selected to present their work to leading international decision makers, including funders, streamers and broadcasters, as well as key sales agents and distributors. In 2022, the FACTory will continue to leverage increased access to decision makers enabled by hybrid in-person and online delivery. Applications are now being accepted for projects including features, singles, and series…
Find out more »December 2021
The Screen Fund
The Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund provides support to independent cinema operators who have experienced significant declines in revenue due to COVID-19 in the form of one-off grants, up to $85,000. The SCREEN Fund is a capped $20 million fund.
Find out more »January 2022
St Kilda Film Festival – Submissions
Short film entries for the 39th St Kilda Film Festival in 2022 are open. Produced and presented by Port Phillip Council, the SKFF will again see live events complementing a significant online presence from May 26 - June 5. The top 100 short film entries received each year are screened alongside a program of special events and a free filmmaker development program. SKFF is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences accredited festival.
Find out more »April 2022
Revelation Perth International Film Festival – Submissions
Revelation Perth International Film Festival is inviting entries for its 25th edition, which will be held July 7 – 17, 2022. The event is seeking films of all forms, all durations, all subjects, and all nationalities for inclusion in their annual program. Submissions close April 1, 2022.
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