Film and content makers looking for equipment or studio facilities can apply for the Metro Screen Jump Start production subsidy to help balance the production budget. Jump Start provides $45,000 worth of production subsidies annually over three application rounds. Broadcast quality equipment, a green screen studio and post-production facilities are made available to film and content makers at hugely discounted rates through Jump Start.
Project Categories:
- Innovation – inspiring, independent, original, progressive
- Practitioner support – solid professional development for cast and crew
- Access and equity – gives production experience to those outside the mainstream opportunities
- Community and cultural development – strengthens our community and cultural voice
APPLICATION PROCESS
- All applications must be reviewed by Metro Screen’s Production Grant Committee. Application outcomes will be determined and the applicant will be informed with in three working weeks of the application deadline. No approvals may be made prior to the Committee meetings.
- Offer of subsidy remains valid for a six-month period after approval.
- In order to access their grant, successful applicants need to make an appointment with the appropriate Grant Coordinator to discuss and sign off on the letter of offer.
- The appropriate Grant Coordinator will be in regular contact with the applicant during the course of the subsidy.
Application round closing dates
Monday 6 April 2015
Monday 6 July 2015
To apply
To apply, complete an application form and budget using the templates provided below.
Jump Start Production Grant [Application Form]
Jump Start Production Grant [Budget]
Jump Start Production Grant [Guidelines]
Email your completed application form and support material to Metro Screen Productions and Projects Manager David Opitz at d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au. Please do not send hard copies.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://metroscreen.org.au/funding/jump-start/