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A1.3 Project Development Investment Funding (Including Features)
| Type: Investment |
| Funds Available: Up to $25,000 (per application) |
| Assessed: by Panel |
Purpose and Scope:
ScreenWest assists with the development of quality film and television projects intended for production in Western Australia. It does so by providing financial support for well-conceived projects with market potential, which have a strong likelihood of being produced.
ScreenWest's main objective is to develop and sustain the local production industry.
Priority is given to applications from Western Australian residents. Non-Western Australian productions will only be considered where the Production Company brings demonstrated strong economic and/or ongoing creative opportunities to the State.
Project Development Investment Funding is an investment of funds to further develop the project. Funding is available, for example, for producer fee's, writer's fees, script editor fees, etc.
ScreenWest will generally only consider projects for one stage of development at a time, and support is not guaranteed for each successive stage of development. ScreenWest appreciates that some projects, particularly drama, have a better prospect of success if they have sustained and continued development support over a number of drafts. Ongoing development with ScreenWest is generally only supported where strong interest from a broadcaster and /or a distributor can be demonstrated.
In the highly competitive arena of feature film development, ScreenWest will invest in a limited number of projects per year. Films with strong cultural or economic benefits to the state will be given priority. Low budget locally-developed projects, especially those that could competitively participate in ScreenWest's West Coast Vision's initiative, will also be given priority.
Eligibility:
ScreenWest will give priority to projects that have a local producer as an active part of the team.
New writers without a track record or credits must submit a completed first draft before they can be considered for funding. Experienced writers with a strong track record of completed work and/or production credits will be considered for first draft funding, but would be required to submit a full treatment (approx. 10 to 25 pages) for assessment.
Projects will be assessed on:
- The quality of the idea;
- Whether the project has attracted a producer and director;
- The ability and/or track record of the writer and team;
- Market potential or interest and likely audience appeal;
- The likely chance of the project being realized in WA (e.g. in terms of budget, locations, etc);
- The participation of a local producer;
- Potential benefits to the WA Industry.
How to Apply:
All Development Fund applications must include:
- A completed General Application Form, including a Development Budget ;
- A one page detailed synopsis;
- The latest draft script or full treatment;
- An extended outline or preliminary treatment (in the case of documentaries);
- A clear development strategy outlining the objectives and tasks to be undertaken (e.g. writers' notes on the direction of the next draft). If applying for Emergency Funding a clear rationale for why the project should be considered under Emergency Funding Guidelines;
- CVs of the project principals and, if applicable, a company profile indicating past success in producing and pre-marketing projects;
- Letters of intent or other documentation giving proof of market place interest. If applying under Matched Development Investment Guidelines, proof of broadcaster or distributor funding must be provided;
A marketing/production financing strategy.
If you are submitting your application in hardcopy, please ensure it is UNBOUND (do not use staples or binders as all material will be photocopied).
For further information on how to apply please contact the ScreenWest Funding Team
Notification of Decisions:
Applicants seeking funding of less than $25,000 will be notified in writing of the funding decision within five business days of the Panel meeting.
Funding exceeding $25,000 will require additional approvals. Funding between $25,000 and $50,000 requires Board approval and applicants will be advised in writing of the Board's decision within five business days of the ScreenWest Board's approval.
Where funding in excess of $50,000 is sought, decisions are made by the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Applicants will be notified of the Minister's decision within five working days of notification of that decision to ScreenWest.
Special Instructions:
Applications seeking Emergency Funding, Matched Funding or State Location and Crew Support Services can be submitted at any time, however, applicants must contact ScreenWest prior to applying for funding.
Apply for this Program
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- 24 November 2008
- 30 March 2009
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