Australia’s screen industry is thriving, and Screen NSW is playing a vital role in its development. The Australian government-funded agency Screen NSW is providing a significant boost to New South Wales’ screen festivals and industry development initiatives with a new round of funding worth A$726,400 (US$465,850). This substantial investment is part of the agency’s broader audience and industry development programming, which aims to support the growth of the state’s creative business ecosystem.
- Screen NSW’s funding will support 28 recipients with funding across various initiatives, including festivals, public screenings, hosted screen events, and professional development opportunities.
- Funding will also support events, workshops, masterclasses, forums, and targeted professional development activities aimed at career advancement and support for NSW practitioners with disabilities.
- Organisations such as Producer Bus Stop Films, Screen Illawarra, and Screenworks will benefit from the funding, which is part of the industry development scheme.
“… I’m also pleased we can support organisations offering programmes to grow the NSW screen sector, increasing accessibility and career advancement opportunities for NSW practitioners with our industry development programme,” said Kyas Hepworth, head of Screen NSW.
The initiatives are aimed at bolstering the growth of the state’s creative business ecosystem. Hepworth emphasized the importance of supporting organizations that offer programs to grow the NSW screen sector, increase accessibility, and provide career advancement opportunities for practitioners with disabilities.
Industry Development Recipients
- Producer Bus Stop Films, a specialist in creating access and training opportunities for screen practitioners with disabilities.
- Screen Illawarra and Screenworks, regional screen development organizations.
- Accessible Arts, Antenna Documentary Forum, Arts and Cultural Exchange, Australian Guild of Screen Composers, Australian International Documentary Conference, Creative Plus Business, Flickerfest’s Flickerlab, Newcastle International Film Festival Screen Workshops, and Pride in Film.
The industry development recipients will receive funding to support their initiatives, which will lead to the growth of the NSW screen sector.
Audience Development Recipients
- Africa Film Fest Australia, Bangalow Film Festival, and Lebanese Film Festival.
The audience development recipients will benefit from the funding, which will support the growth of the screen industry in New South Wales.
| Funding Allocations | Audience Development | Industry Development |
| A$726,400 | AUD 726,400 | AUD 726,400 |
Screen NSW’s funding will support various initiatives, including festivals, public screenings, and professional development opportunities. The agency’s investment in the NSW screen sector will have a significant impact on the growth of the industry, and the funded initiatives will contribute to the development of a thriving screen industry in the state. Australia’s screen industry is a vibrant and diverse sector, and Screen NSW is committed to supporting its growth and development. The agency’s funding initiatives will have a lasting impact on the industry, and the recipients of the funding will be able to contribute to the creation of high-quality screen content. The funding will be open for applications later this year, and Screen NSW is encouraging organizations to apply for funding to support their initiatives and contribute to the growth of the NSW screen sector. Australia’s screen industry is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, and Screen NSW’s funding initiatives will have a positive impact on the industry and the country as a whole. The agency’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of the screen industry is essential to the country’s economic well-being.