Queensland-based games projects will now be able to access up to $90,000 in funding as part of the state government's new Games Grants program.
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A slate of 15 television dramas, 11 feature films, and five online series will share in more than $1 million of development funding from Screen Australia.
North and Far North Queensland screen businesses are now eligible to apply for up to $75,000 in funding from the Queensland Government.
Applicants for the 2022 Screenrights Cultural Fund will be able to draw on assistance from the organisation in making their submissions as part of this year's New Opportunities theme.
Simplicity and clarity will inform Screen Australia's approach to documentary funding in the year ahead, according to head of documentary Alex West.
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association is lobbying the government to establish a direct funding program similar to the now-defunct Australian Interactive Games Fund in order to support independent game developers.
The Federal Government has announced a further six-month extension of the $50 million Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF) as the screen industry faces the reality of 'living with COVID'.
Josh and Laura Sambono have managed to get the drop on seven other finalists to win the 2021 AACTA Pitch: Bite initiative, with the pair set to receive $10,000 in development funds and an exclusive distribution deal with Monster Pictures for their Drop Bears concept.