Applications open for Indonesian Marketplace 2:1 – Matched Development Fund
Screenwest is pleased to announce that applications are open for the Indonesian Marketplace 2:1 – Matched Development Fund.
Part of the Australia – Indonesia Fast Track Initiative, the Indonesian Marketplace 2:1 – Matched Development Fund will provide two dollars for every one dollar of confirmed marketplace commitment, up to a maximum of $20,000 per project. The commitment must be from a recognised international market partner with direct access to South East Asian (SEA) territories.
About the Australia – Indonesia Fast Track Initiative
The Australia – Indonesia Fast Track Initiative is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Cultural Diplomacy Grant Program. The initiative is designed to accelerate opportunities for collaboration and the development of intercultural skills capacity between Australia and Indonesia, and bring joint stories to the screen.
Eligibility
Eligible project formats:
- Scripted drama/comedy series
- Features and telemovies
- Factual programs
The applicant / company must:
- Meet the general eligibility requirements set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
- Be a Western Australian Resident with a registered Australian Business Number (ABN) or a Western Australian Resident Production Company as defined in the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
- Hold the underlying rights at the time of Screenwest’s Matched Development funding cannot be used to purchase options or rights to a project.
- Have secured project development funding, from a recognized International SEA market partner with direct access to South East Asian territories in the form of a cash contribution and provide Screenwest with a suitable letter of commitment from that market partner.
- Submit the application within four (4) weeks of the date on the market partner’s letter of commitment
How to apply
Applications can be made through Screenwest’s SmartyGrants portal.
Applications close Monday, 29 April 2024 at 5:00pm AWST or once the funds for this program have been fully allocated.
The full guidelines and application materials are available on the Special Initiatives page of the Screenwest website.
Program Contact
Documentary content:
Melissa Hayward, Documentary Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2116
E: melissa.hayward@screenwest.com.au
Scripted content:
Shane McNeil, Development Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2109
E: shane.mcneil@screenwest.com.au
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