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Take a walk on the wild side

Welcome to Screen Tasmania, a State Government agency responsible for supporting and developing the state's film, television and digital media industries by increasing the amount of independent screen production occurring in Tasmania.

Come and take a walk on the wild side with Screen Tasmania. On this website, you'll find Information on various initiatives and funding programmes, the local industry, and Tasmanian locations.

If you require additional information, advice or assistance, please contact us.

Spotlight

CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS: DO YOU WANT TO WORK ON A FEATURE FILM?  ARE YOU COMMITTED TO A CAREER IN THE SCREEN INDUSTRY?

Crew positions and paid attachments are being sought for two Australian/Canadian co-productions shooting in Tasmania from July-November 2009.
Screen Tasmania has partnered with Wide Angle Tasmania to deliver an exciting opportunity for both aspiring and experienced Tasmanian film-makers.  Find out more information here.

Screen Tasmania announces three exciting new initiatives

Screen Tasmania and Australian Children's Television Foundation announce children's TV series co-development initiative

In partnership with the ACTF, co-development funding is available to practitioners to support the development of original and quality concepts to bible and potentially second draft script stage.  Projects must be suitable for either the C drama category or a dedicated children's channel.

More information on the initiative including guidelines and closing dates here.

Screen Tasmania and Screen Australia present another Eurista Feature Film Residential Workshop Freycinet – submissions close 22 June  

Screen Tasmania is also calling for expressions of interest from creative teams and script developers to attend the Eurista script development residential workshop.  The workshop is being held from 12 July 2009 - 18 July 2009.

More information on Eurista including the expression of interest here.

Screen Tasmania presents Eurista  2 Day Adaptation Workshop – coming to Hobart 20-21 July

A must-attend for anyone interested in adapting prose for screen or developing their work for screen.  Learn all the tools, tips, tricks and secrets from one of the best.
Limited places available - registration essential.  Find out more here.

2009 Funding Rounds

Funding Closing DatesBoard/Committee MeetingAccepted Applications
Short Film
closes 5pm, 2 February 2009
April 2009Short Films only

 

Closed

Round 1
closes 5pm, 16 February 2009
May 2009Project Development, Production Investment, Industry & Cultural Development

 

Closed

Round 2
closes 5pm, 1 June 2009
August 2009Project Development and Production Investment only

 

Closed

Round 3
closes 5pm, 7 September 2009
November 2009Project Development, Production Investment, Industry & Cultural Development

 

Open