Before you begin:
- Applicants must provide accurate information to Screen Australia at all times. A person or company that makes a false or misleading statement to Screen Australia in an application may face criminal or civil liability including liability for an offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995. In addition, if funding awarded by Screen Australia was obtained by fraud or serious misrepresentation, Screen Australia can revoke its funding.
- It is important that you read our Terms of Trade and the Producer Equity Program Guidelines to ensure your project is eligible for Screen Australia Funding and to help you deliver the strongest application possible.
- For help completing this application, refer to the Help Guide for Applicants or Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Producer Equity Program (PEP) applications are no longer eligible for other Screen Australia documentary production funding (including initiatives) and vice versa.
Screen Australia does not invest in programs such as reality or magazine television, light entertainment, panel or travel shows, infotainment, current affairs, cooking, ‘how to’, sports, corporate, training, games, extensions to film or TV programs, community access programs or projects whose primary market is the education sector. One-off such as ‘Best Of’ special episodes, of existing or ongoing series are also not eligible. Please refer to the ACMA guidelines for the definition of a documentary.
For requirements, please refer to both the Producer Equity Program Guidelines and Terms of Trade.