Film Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

This program provides loans to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies to bridge the gap between when production costs are incurred and when the Producer Offset rebate is received. Loans finance Australian documentary, film or television projects.

This program provides funding to attract non-Tasmanian screen productions to film in Tasmania. It encourages expenditure in the Tasmanian economy and drives employment and skills development in the Tasmanian screen industry, while showcasing Tasmanian landscapes, built heritage and lifestyle.

This grant supports the development and production of short films for narrative content. It provides funding to assist filmmakers and production companies in creating high-quality short film projects.

Provides Australian Capital Territory screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of ACT screen content. Funding is available for local practitioners and projects, as well as productions looking to shoot or post-produce in the region.

Provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of South Australian screen content. Multiple funding streams are available including production support, post production and visual effects rebate, development support, organisational support, gender agenda, and delivering diversity programs.

VicScreen invests in the development and production of film, television, online, virtual reality and digital games projects. The agency offers incentives for production, post-production, animation, visual effects and games to generate production activity and employment in Victoria, and supports skills development opportunities in the screen industry.

This program provides support to develop the First Nations screen industry through various initiatives and funding opportunities. It aims to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of First Nations filmmakers, producers, and screen practitioners across Australia.

The ASSETS Program provides funding to support the development and production of narrative content assets for the screen industry. It aims to help producers create high-quality content that can be leveraged across multiple platforms and markets.

This program provides funding to support the development of feature film projects by First Nations filmmakers and producers. It aims to assist in the creative and commercial development of feature-length narratives that reflect First Nations stories and perspectives.

This program provides internship opportunities for First Nations people in the screen industry. Interns gain practical experience and mentorship while working on real projects within production companies, broadcasters, and other screen sector organizations.

This program supports First Nations screen producers in attracting international finance and co-production opportunities for their projects. It provides assistance to help First Nations creators access global funding sources and develop international partnerships for film, television, and other screen content.

Screen Australia provides funding and support programs specifically designed for First Nations filmmakers, producers, and creative professionals. The programs aim to develop and produce high-quality Australian screen content created by Indigenous creators.

This page displays funding approvals and support for First Nations filmmakers and content creators through Screen Australia's various funding programs. It showcases approved projects and initiatives that support Indigenous Australian storytelling and screen production.

The Audience Testing Program provides funding to support audience research and testing for narrative content productions. It helps producers understand audience responses and market potential for their projects before full production or release.

This grant supports First Nations producers and production companies to develop and produce feature films. It provides funding for feature-length narrative, documentary, and experimental films that tell First Nations stories and are created by First Nations filmmakers.

A rebate scheme that provides a 40% rebate on qualifying Australian production expenditure for feature films, television programs, and documentaries. The offset supports the production of content that meets Australian content requirements and contributes to the development of the Australian screen production industry.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Canadian producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop creative partnerships and expand market opportunities for screen content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and French film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that meet the co-production treaty requirements between Australia and France, enabling producers to access funding and support from both countries.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Israeli producers. The program facilitates partnerships between the two countries' screen industries to develop and produce content.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and German producers. The program facilitates international partnerships to develop and produce screen content with both countries' involvement.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Malaysian film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that involve creative and financial partnerships between the two countries' screen industries.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Irish producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop and produce screen content with partners from Ireland.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Singaporean producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop creative partnerships and expand market opportunities for screen content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and New Zealand screen producers, enabling collaborative film and television projects. It facilitates partnerships that leverage creative and technical talent from both countries to produce high-quality content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and United Kingdom film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that combine creative and financial resources from both countries to develop high-quality screen content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and South African screen producers, enabling collaborative film and television projects. It provides funding to facilitate partnerships and joint productions between the two countries' screen industries.

Screen Australia provides funding support for feature film production in Australia. This program supports the development and production of feature films that meet Screen Australia's eligibility criteria and strategic objectives.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and German producers. The program facilitates partnerships between the two countries to develop and produce content for international audiences.

Screen Australia's co-production program supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Irish producers. The program facilitates partnerships that enable creative and financial collaboration between the two countries' screen industries.

Screen Australia's Co-production Program supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Canadian producers. The program facilitates co-productions that meet both countries' content requirements and cultural objectives.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Israeli producers. The program facilitates co-productions that meet both countries' cultural and industry objectives.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Malaysian screen producers, enabling collaborative film and television projects. It facilitates partnerships that combine creative and technical expertise from both countries to develop high-quality screen content.

Screen Australia's co-production program supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and New Zealand producers. The program facilitates partnerships and co-productions that benefit both countries' screen industries.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Singaporean screen producers, enabling collaborative film and television projects. It facilitates partnerships between the two countries' creative industries to develop and produce content.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports multi-party international co-productions involving Australian producers and production companies. The program facilitates collaborative film and television projects between Australia and other countries, providing support for productions that meet co-production treaty requirements.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports Australian film and television producers in developing co-production partnerships with international counterparts. The program provides funding and support for projects that meet co-production treaty requirements and demonstrate cultural and economic benefits to Australia.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and United Kingdom film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that meet the co-production treaty requirements between the two countries, enabling producers to access funding and support from both nations.

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and South African producers. The program facilitates co-productions that meet both countries' content requirements and provides funding support for eligible projects.

A 30 per cent tax rebate for the production of large-budget film and television projects shot in Australia, starting principal photography on or after 1 July 2023. The offset aims to provide increased opportunities for Australian cast, crew and screen production service providers to participate in these productions.

Screen Australia's development funding supports the creation and development of feature film projects in Australia. This program provides financial assistance to develop scripts, treatments, and other pre-production materials for feature films.

This funding supports the development of film, television, and other screen content projects by First Nations creators and production companies. The program provides financial assistance to help develop creative projects from concept through to production-ready stage.