ClosedBusiness2023-24
2023-24 Regional Filming Fund — NSW
Up to $175K available
Screen NSW
The Regional Filming Fund offsets costs associated with shooting screen productions in regional areas of New South Wales outside the Sydney metropolitan area. It supports eligible productions that undertake regional filming and post-production activity to increase economic activity in regional New South Wales.
Funding
Up to $175K
Closed
30 June 2024
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Must meet Screen NSW general eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade.
• Production must film on location in Regional New South Wales for a minimum of five shooting days in a single Local Government Area.
• At least one key creative must be New South Wales-based.
• Production company must be registered in New South Wales and have its principal place of business in New South Wales, unless the production has eligible New South Wales spend of at least $5000000.
• At least 50% of the total budget must be expended in New South Wales.
• Production must be fully financed at the time of application, except for eligible concurrent agency funding circumstances.
• Feature films must have distribution in place.
• Television drama, narrative comedy and factual/documentary programs must have a financial commitment from a broadcaster, subscription service or distributor.
• Eligible project types include feature films, television drama and narrative comedy, factual/documentary programs, animation series, and creative interactive screen entertainment.
• Ineligible projects include infotainment, lifestyle, travel, magazine, sports, education, game shows, current affairs, news, community television, shorts under 60 minutes, and student productions.
Applicants must meet Screen NSW general eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade and satisfy specific Regional Filming Fund criteria. The production must film on location in regional New South Wales for a minimum of five shooting days in a single Local Government Area. At least one key creative must be based in New South Wales. The production company must be registered in New South Wales and have its principal place of business in New South Wales unless the production has eligible New South Wales spend of at least $5 million. At least 50% of the total budget must be expended in New South Wales. Productions must be fully financed at the time of application, except for contributions being sought from Screen NSW and other state, federal or international agencies in specified circumstances. Feature films must have distribution in place. Television drama, narrative comedy and factual/documentary programs must have a financial commitment from a broadcaster, subscription service or distributor. Eligible projects include feature films, television drama and narrative comedy, factual and documentary television or web programs and series, animation series, and creative interactive screen entertainment. Ineligible projects include infotainment, lifestyle, travel, magazine, sports, education, game shows and other magazine-style productions, current affairs and news, community television, shorts and short features under 60 minutes, and projects produced as part of a course of study.
What's Funded
Funding supports below-the-line shooting expenses directly associated with filming and undertaking post-production in regional New South Wales, including location fees, travel, accommodation, per diems, local suppliers and services, catering, and salaries for regionally based cast and crew.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Funded productions are expected to film on location in regional New South Wales, generate eligible regional spend, and contribute to economic activity and screen production benefits in regional communities.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
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Stage
established
Funding Purposes
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Keywords
screen productionfilmtelevisionregional New South Waleslocation shootingdocumentaryanimationinteractive screen entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2023-24 Regional Filming Fund?
The 2023-24 Regional Filming Fund is a business grant offered by Screen NSW in Australia, providing Up to $175K in funding. The Regional Filming Fund offsets costs associated with shooting screen productions in regional areas of New South Wales outside the Sydney metropolitan area. It supports eligible productions that undertake regional filming and post-production activity to increase economic activity in regional New South Wales.
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How much funding does the 2023-24 Regional Filming Fund provide?
The 2023-24 Regional Filming Fund provides Up to $175K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the 2023-24 Regional Filming Fund?
- Must meet Screen NSW general eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade.
- Production must film on location in Regional New South Wales for a minimum of five shooting days in a single Local Government Area.
- At least one key creative must be New South Wales-based.
- Production company must be registered in New South Wales and have its principal place of business in New South Wales, unless the production has eligible New South Wales spend of at least $5000000.
- At least 50% of the total budget must be expended in New South Wales.
- Production must be fully financed at the time of application, except for eligible concurrent agency funding circumstances.
- Feature films must have distribution in place.
- Television drama, narrative comedy and factual/documentary programs must have a financial commitment from a broadcaster, subscription service or distributor.
- Eligible project types include feature films, television drama and narrative comedy, factual/documentary programs, animation series, and creative interactive screen entertainment.
- Ineligible projects include infotainment, lifestyle, travel, magazine, sports, education, game shows, current affairs, news, community television, shorts under 60 minutes, and student productions.
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When does the 2023-24 Regional Filming Fund close?
Applications closed on 30 June 2024.
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What activities are funded?
Funding supports below-the-line shooting expenses directly associated with filming and undertaking post-production in regional New South Wales, including location fees, travel, accommodation, per diems, local suppliers and services, catering, and salaries for regionally based cast and crew.
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