Projects that meet eligibility requirements are not guaranteed funding and will undergo a rigorous assessment process against Screen Queensland’s strategic priorities and program guidelines.
Development funding is offered in three tiers, depending on the applicant’s stage of development and residency (Queensland or Interstate). Full guidelines available here.
A brief summary of the three tiers:
TIER 1 – Up to $15,000 – Early-stage development, no Marketplace Letter of Intent required, will fund Conceptual stage up to $7,500, for established practitioners only (minimum half-hour professional screen credit).
TIER 2 – Between $15,001 and $30,000 – Mid-stage development, Letter of Intent optional but preferred, well-developed creative materials required.
TIER 3 – Slate Funding between $25,000 and $50,000 – Available for established Queensland-resident producers with track record of successful commissions and productions, and may be applied to slate of minimum 3 projects.
The maximum funding request for our Development Fund program is capped at $50,000. Please amend your request, refer to the guidelines here and/or contact the Content team via content@screenqld.com.au to discuss your application.
All requests for funding, regardless of eligibility, are subject to limited program budgets within a highly competitive funding environment.