Screen Australia and the Australian Writers' Guild have announced applications are open for The Creators program. Now in its...

The Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) is inviting submissions for the 2024 event, to be held from April 17 to 28. Filmmakers and scriptwriters have the opportunity to showcase their talent across feature films, short films, and Queensland feature film scripts. GCFF encourages entries from independent filmmakers and films with creative leads from First Nations and under-represented backgrounds. Feature and short films from Australian and international filmmakers will also be accepted.

The Australian Writers' Guild's John Hinde Award for Excellence in Science-Fiction Writing is currently open, celebrating the development and showcasing of sci-fi screenwriting for feature film, television, web series, audio and interactive media. Funded by a bequest from the late Australian film critic John Hinde, the award offers $10,000 per year for the best produced script and professional support for the best unproduced script submitted. This year, the produced category has been split to cover 2022 and 2023: 2022 Category: $10,000 will...

MIFF returns August 8-25 2024, and is on the lookout for exciting voices from the world of cinema, covering feature-length films, short films, XR works and episodic content. Eligible filmmakers will be considered for the MIFF Awards, including the prestigious Bright Horizons Award presented by VicScreen, one of the richest film prizes in the world. Submission fees will increase over the next four months, so get in early to access the cheapest rate (Round 1 applications close on October 31,...

Screen Australia's Enterprise 2024 program is open for applications. The program aims to foster sustainable screen businesses and careers for screen practitioners in key creative roles. The agency is calling for applications from ambitious screen production businesses and creators looking to capitalise on success and expand their capacity and influence in Australian storytelling. In addition to receiving Enterprise funding, successful applicants will receive supplementary support in the form of targeted learning modules and experienced mentors who can offer individualised creative,...