It's here! Screen Australia have released the *final* guidelines for its new Interactive and Multi-platform programs. The programs grant over $30 million of funding spread over the next three years for various games development and multi-platform film projects. $20 million of it consists of new Federal Government funding including the Interactive Games Fund and other former programs.
Screen Australia’s Chief Executive, Ruth Harley, commented on the industry feedback which helped shaped the new guidelines...
(R. Harley) We were impressed by the number, scope and quality of the submissions received from industry organisations, as well as games studios and individuals. We were also pleased with the level of engagement across all our other consultation channels, including online platforms and face-to-face meetings. We’ve amended the draft guidelines in several areas as a result.
The final guidelines for each program are available from the Screen Australia website which are linked below. The important deadlines to apply to those specific programs are also listed:
Games Enterprise: 22 April
Games Production: 12 July
Signature Documentary (including Multi-platform Production): 22 March
Multi-platform Drama: 12 April
You can read Screen Australia's response to the feedback on the draft guidelines here!