Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund 25/26

• Must be an Australian organisation. • Eligible entity types include companies, incorporated not-for-profit bodies, co-operatives, trusts, local government authorities, and consortia/groups with an eligible lead organisation. • Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN). • Must be legally constituted, financially solvent, and able to provide proof of legal status. • Must have demonstrated experience in delivering film festivals. • Must adhere to the general eligibility requirements under the Screen NSW Terms of Trade. • Funded activity must relate to the Opening Night of a community-driven film festival in New South Wales held between 2026-06-01 and 2027-05-31. • Individuals, sole traders, groups of individuals, partnerships, and unincorporated organisations cannot apply. • Government departments and agencies cannot apply. • Primary and secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and TAFE colleges cannot apply. • Previous Screen NSW funding recipients who have not fulfilled conditions of funding cannot apply. • Festivals receiving an annual New South Wales Government contribution of over $150,000 cannot apply. • Festivals with an annual budget of over $1,000,000 cannot apply. • Multi-disciplinary or cultural festivals where screenings and screen culture account for less than 75% of programming activity cannot apply. • Applicants that cannot demonstrate relevant experience in delivering film festivals cannot apply.