The Victorian Government has unveiled a new $191.5 million, four-year strategy for the state's screen industry, which it says has the potential to inject more than $1.2 billion back into the economy and support more than 40,000 jobs.
The National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO) is optimistic about securing COVID-19 assistance funding for major exhibitors, days after blasting the government's $20 million commitment to support independent cinemas.
Screen Australia has committed $643,125 in funding to support the development of 18 feature films and to cultivate the careers of the next generation of filmmakers.
The NSW Government
will invest more than $1.4 million over three years into developing NSW’s
screen industry through film festivals, professional development programs,
conferences and events across the State.
An initiative by the Victorian Coalition Government to support the local film industry has led to over $1 million in funding being given across seven local film projects.
The Federal Government has revamped the PDV and Location rebates in an effort to attract offshore productions to Australia
Film lovers and filmmakers across New South Wales will benefit from an investment of $893,000 by the NSW Government in a range of film related activities, Minister for the Arts, Frank Sartor announced today.
Arts Minister, Peter Garrett and Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin have announced more than $37 million in funding for Indigenous arts, cultural, languages and broadcasting programs across Australia in 2008–09.