The recent Cultural Funding by Government 2015-16 report, prepared by the ABS for the Meeting of Cultural ministers this month, shows NSW invested only $5.8 million on ‘film and video production and distribution’ compared to $40.4 million by Victoria, $18.6 million by Queensland, $15.2 million by WA and $8.2 million by SA.
Screen Australia's board met in Brisbane on Monday and approved a range of 25 projects in all major areas of production, with a production value of $86 million.
Screen Australia has committed its entire annual $42 million budget for drama production in just over six months.
The national agency has invested $2 million into domestic and international documentaries
Screen Australia today announced funding for film festivals and special events across the country, representing $2.7million in support for Australian screen culture over the next three years.
Twenty-eight projects have received a funding injection of almost $18 million from Screen Australia
Screen Australia today announced over $1 million investment in three one-off documentaries and one three-part documentary, generating over $4.6 million in production.
The public broadcaster has cut programs and staff due to fallen ratings and financial pressures