The decision by a number of recent productions to appoint foreign cinematographers has caused a wave of consternation across the local industry.
The SAFC has announced $610,000 in investment
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
In the US some influential US critics have raved about Mia Wasikowska's performance in John Curran's Tracks but audiences seem less inclined to follow her epic journey.
A young woman goes on a 1,700 mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with her four camels and faithful dog.
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.
After platforming at four cinemas in New York and Los Angeles John Curran's Tracks expanded to 28 screens in the US last weekend.