Emile Sherman, Kriv Stenders and Greg McLean are among the filmmakers to receive funding
The film will feature work from directors including Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska and David Wenham
The SAFC has announced $610,000 in investment
The film from the producers of The King's Speech is based on the true story of an epic outback journey
Local feature Tracks, starring Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver, has begun filming in South Australia and the Northern Territory
The decision by a number of recent productions to appoint foreign cinematographers has caused a wave of consternation across the local industry.
Tracks, the true story of Robyn Davidson's 2,700 km trek across the outback with four camels and her dog Diggity, will have its Australian premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival in October.
The world premieres of Tracks, musical The Boy Castaways, documentary Tender and short film I Want To Dance Better at Parties are among the highlights of this year's Adelaide Film Festival.