Screen Australia Funding: 2 Years & 100 Games In
summary
Screen Australia says it has $12 million over four years (about $3M/year) and has already funded 62 games in the early expansion phase and supported 120+ projects; funds are non‑recoupable. Key offers: up to $30,000 prototype funding (Emerging Game Makers), $100,000 production grants (Games Production), festivals/events $10–100K, skills dev up to $80K, and GDC travel up to $10K. Eligibility: games under $500K budget for DTO complement, at least 90% made in Australia under Australian citizen or permanent resident creative control. Pre‑application feedback is available only after an unsuccessful application.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:15Screen Australia games funding
- 6:44Funding evolution and projects
- 8:33Games Production Fund
- 10:42Emerging Game Makers Fund
- 12:08Future Leaders Delegation
- 14:17Games Festivals and Events Fund
- 17:29Skills Development Fund
- 19:13Funding myths
- 25:10Grant application tips
- 33:18Local Lounge showcase
- 46:01Q&A