Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $5,000 to $50,000
- Application opened: 31 July 2024
- Application closed: 28 August 2024, 4:00 pm
Program objective
The objectives of the program are to:
- Deliver a vital, dynamic, and diverse range of screen and digital games experiences to communities across NSW
- Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a vibrant and accessible screen sector
- Support the growth and impact of NSW-based organisations across the screen sector
- Contribute to the development of culture through the exhibition of screen projects to a wide audience.
This program is administered by Screen NSW.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Funding for the Audience Development Program is open to:
- Not for profit incorporated bodies or companies
- Co-operatives, trusts or local government authorities
- A consortium or a group of organisations working collaboratively
Applicants must be an Australian organisation with an ABN.
To be eligible for funding, organisations must be legally constituted. Applicants need to provide proof of their legal status.
Applicants must be an Australia-based organisation also adhere to the general eligibility requirements under the Screen NSW Terms of Trade.
Types of projects funded under this grant
Funding is available for activities that deliver opportunities for audiences to see and experience quality screen content and innovative practice, in single or multiple venues.
Eligible one-off or annual events include:
- Public screenings
- Festivals
Most recent recipients
What was approved
Approved for ANTENNA DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Multi-Year Funding for 3 Years ($35,000 per year). An annual 10-day international documentary film festival in Sydney, NSW, showcasing a rich program of approximately 50 expertly-curated, diverse films. The festival facilitates public engagement throug
$105,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen & Sound and the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (or Head of Screen NSW as per financial delegation).Date approved
November 2024Location of the project
Newtown 2042Location of the recipient
Glebe 2037About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
25
Audience Development Program 2024/25
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Arts & Cultural Exchange Inc
Africa Film Fest Australia builds on the success of its first year and is programmed to take place in August/September 2025. A 3-day film festival, AFFA will showcase contemporary African films from the diaspora and Afro-Australian filmmakers, with curate
$10,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen & Sound and the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (or Head of Screen NSW as per financial delegation).Date approved
November 2024Location of the project
Parramatta 2150Location of the recipient
Parramatta 2150About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
25
Audience Development Program 2024/25
Program term
18/12/2024What was approved
Approved for Bangalow Film Festival Limited
Launched in 2021, the Bangalow Film Festival is a unique event in the Northern Rivers region. The 10-day festival distinguishes itself for its multifaceted program of film premieres, live performances, art installations, industry moments, and encounters
$17,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen & Sound and the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (or Head of Screen NSW as per financial delegation).Date approved
November 2024Location of the project
Bangalow 2479Location of the recipient
Bangalow 2479About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
25
Audience Development Program 2024/25
Program term
21/02/2025What was approved
Approved for Bus Stop Films Ltd
Multi-Year Funding for 3 Years ($10,000 per year). Hosting fully accessible, public screening events in Sydney, Western Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Wollongong and Newcastle showcasing inclusively made short films produced through Bus Stop Films' Accessible
$30,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen & Sound and the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (or Head of Screen NSW as per financial delegation).Date approved
November 2024Location of the project
Sydney 2000Location of the recipient
Carlton 2218About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
25
Audience Development Program 2024/25
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Film Festivals Australia
The Perfect Light Film Festival is a free, annual film festival and includes a launch night, an outdoor short film festival and a filmmaking workshop. The festival brings the community and nearby regions to congregate together and celebrate film in a week
$10,000 was approved by
Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen & Sound and the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (or Head of Screen NSW as per financial delegation).Date approved
November 2024Location of the project
Broken Hill 28800About the grant
Applications approved
15
Applications received
25
Audience Development Program 2024/25
Program term
21/02/2025What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Support material plays a vital role in how we understand and assess your application. Choose high-quality support material that is concise, current and directly relevant to your application.
Support material for proposals involving the Aboriginal arts and cultural sector and/or Aboriginal people, organisations and cultural material must include letters of support and confirmation of involvement from the relevant communities and/or organisations (see NSW Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Protocols).
Other support material may include:
- A program of activities
- Relevant and recent examples of your artistic work (images, video, recordings, written material or links to websites)
- A brief biography or CV for any screen practitioners or key collaborators involved in the project (maximum one A4 page per person)
- Confirmation letters and/or letters of support related to your project (provided as one document), such as from partners, venues, key sector contacts or other funding agencies.
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Start the application
To apply for funding, you will need to complete and submit an application form through our secure online grants system SmartyGrants. It is a one stage application process.
Note: If you are a new applicant to SmartyGrants, you will need to register and create a password. If you are already registered, you can log in with your existing username and password.
Apply now
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen & Sound and the 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (or Head of Screen NSW as per financial delegation).
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email confirmation from our secure online grants system, SmartyGrants.
Applications will be initially reviewed by Screen NSW staff to ensure they meet eligibility requirements, and all application materials are acceptable.
After eligibility is confirmed, the application will be evaluated by an assessment panel including a minimum of one Screen NSW staff member and two external industry experts.
Please note that funding allocation follows a competitive process. Evaluations will consider the assessment criteria outlined above and the availability of funds at Screen NSW.
Successful applications will be approved by the Head of Screen NSW based on the recommendations of the assessment panel.
Successful applications will be approved by the Chief Executive of Create NSW, or their delegate, based on the recommendations of the assessment panel. The assessment process will take up to 9 weeks from the application closing date.
Support and contact
Screen NSW Industry and Audience team (industry@screen.nsw.gov.au)