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Development On Demand — VIC, 2025-26

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VicScreen

Development On Demand is a VicScreen funding program for writers and producers to develop narrative fiction or documentary screen projects, including VR, for cinema, television and online release platforms. It supports Victorian applicants with strong, distinct project ideas and is currently open for applications.

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Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

• Applicants should be Victorian writers and producers. • Projects must be narrative fiction or documentary, including VR. • Projects may target cinema, television or online release platforms. • The program is open to first-time applicants and experienced producers. • Applicants should have strong, vivid and distinct project ideas. • Applicants are expected to read the guidelines and Terms of Trade before applying.
The program supports Victorian writers and producers to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects, including VR, for any release platform including cinema, television and online. It is intended for applicants with strong, vivid and distinct ideas, including first-time applicants and experienced producers. Applicants are encouraged to contact the VicScreen team to discuss their project and review the guidelines, terms of trade and application form before applying.

What's Funded

Development of narrative fiction or documentary screen projects, including virtual reality projects, such as script and project development for cinema, television and online release platforms.

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Expected Outcomes

High-quality developed screen stories and projects ready for further production or market progression across cinema, television, online and VR platforms.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

individualcompanyother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

communityresearchcommercialisationother

Keywords

screen developmentfilmtelevisiondocumentaryfictionvirtual realityVRwriters

Official Grant Page

VicScreen

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Development On Demand?

The Development On Demand is a mixed grant offered by VicScreen in Australia. Development On Demand is a VicScreen funding program for writers and producers to develop narrative fiction or documentary screen projects, including VR, for cinema, television and online release platforms. It supports Victorian applicants with strong, distinct project ideas and is currently open for applications.
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Who is eligible for the Development On Demand?

  • Applicants should be Victorian writers and producers.
  • Projects must be narrative fiction or documentary, including VR.
  • Projects may target cinema, television or online release platforms.
  • The program is open to first-time applicants and experienced producers.
  • Applicants should have strong, vivid and distinct project ideas.
  • Applicants are expected to read the guidelines and Terms of Trade before applying.
3

What activities are funded?

Development of narrative fiction or documentary screen projects, including virtual reality projects, such as script and project development for cinema, television and online release platforms.
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