The Industry Development Program provides support for one-off or annual events that enhance the NSW screen ecosystem and increase screen professional development opportunities.
November 2024
What was approved
Approved for Accessible Arts
Accessible Arts developed a disability-led Screen Access and Inclusion Masterclass program. There is strong demand for another online session of this successful disability-led training, with extended time for Q&A and in-depth discussions. This industry-specific program comprises a course designed for Screen Practitioners with disability and a course designed for Industry.
$10,000 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
The Rocks 2000Location of the recipient
The Rocks 2000About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
31/01/2025What was approved
Approved for Australian Guild of Screen Composers
The Australian Guild of Screen Composers proposes to run a 2-day industry gathering focussed on the development and promotion of Australian screen composition. The gathering would include panel sessions with industry leaders, educational sessions with training institutions, workshops with leading screen composers and talks by international screen leaders.
$20,000 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Moore Park 2021Location of the recipient
Potts Point 2011About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
23/05/2025What was approved
Approved for Bus Stop Films Ltd
Multi-Year Funding for 3 Years ($25,000 per year). Engage emerging NSW-based producers to participate in the Inclusive Producing Training Program joining a cohort of emerging producers nationally. The six NSW-based producers will work across 11 films in 2025 and 12 films in 2026 and 2027 being produced through Bus Stop Films' Accessible Film Studies Program classes in NSW.
$75,000 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Sydney 2000Location of the recipient
Carlton 2218About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
30/06/2027What was approved
Approved for Creative Plus Business Group Pty Ltd
SCREEN ARTSELERATE is a practical business incubator program for freelance filmmakers, games makers and screen practitioners designed to accelerate their professional development through training in business planning, financial literacy, self-promotion and wellbeing. ARTSELERATE SCREEN is a program of in-person workshops and activities, guest speakers, resources, peer support and expert mentoring.
$9,900 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Parramatta 2150Location of the recipient
Sydney 2000About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
18/12/2024What was approved
Approved for Flickerfest International Short Film Festival
Multi-Year Funding for 3 Years ($10,000 per year). A One Day Journey From Shorts To Features: FlickerLab returns for its 19th year with a range of panels designed to develop creative ideas and immerse attendees in the latest filmmaking and market trends shared by leading film experts. A satellite FlickerLab event is also planned for our Mullumbimby tour.
$30,000 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Bondi Beach 2026Location of the recipient
Mullumbimby 2482About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
01/07/2027What was approved
Approved for Queer Screen Limited
Queer Screen will host a vibrant line-up of free workshops, panels, and networking events, designed to support LGBTQI+ filmmakers and industry professionals including Q&As following paid film screenings with filmmakers and key industry spokespeople. Our program includes filmmaking masterclasses, industry panels discussing current trends and challenges, and networking events.
$7,500 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Sydney 2000Location of the recipient
Ultimo 2007About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
19/02/2025What was approved
Approved for Regal Cinema Building Limited
NIFF: Newcastle International Film Festival 2025 is hosting a weekend of free workshops and master classes for regional filmmakers. They are being held with the support of screen industry associations, including Screen Producers Australia, Australian Screen Directors, Australian Screen Editors, Australian Writers Guild, and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.
$10,000 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Birmingham Gardens 2287Location of the recipient
Birmingham Gardens 2287About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
21/03/2025What was approved
Approved for Screen Illawarra
Screen Illawarra continues to strengthen the local screen industry by offering a one-year paid part-time role in 2024/25. This position includes coordinating masterclasses, networking events, screenings, promotional activities, and maintaining communicati
$10,000 was approved by
Head of Screen NSWDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Wollongong 2500Location of the recipient
Towradgi 2518About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
13
Industry Development Program 2024/25
Program term
12/02/2025