Screen NSW Development funding supports writers and producers to develop fiction or unscripted (documentary) and online projects with distinctive ideas and ambitious stories.
Screen NSW Development funding supports writers and producers to develop fiction or unscripted (documentary) and online projects with distinctive ideas and ambitious stories. All applications must have a well-articulated plan for their next stage of development and identify appropriate market partners to ensure significant audience reach.
Projects can be for release on any platforms including cinema, television and online.
Applications can be received at any time and must clearly address all the selection criteria.
Please review the online Application Form and the Budget Guide, and make sure you have all the required documents ready for your application submission.
In addition, Screen NSW Terms of Trade must be read in conjunction with the Application Form.
The next Development Program round is anticipated to open mid-late July 2024.
Please see this page for any updates.
The objectives of the program are to:
Screen Investment team
[email protected]
Your application will be competitively assessed against the following criteria listed below in order of our priorities:
The Investment Team assess projects across our all our development programs. Regular meetings are held with Investment Managers and the Head of Screen NSW.
Final recommendations and approvals will be made in writing to the relevant financial delegate of the Secretary (Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport), typically the Head of Screen NSW.
Please ensure your application addresses all the Selection criteria.
Please see our Glossary for relevant terms.
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