Screen Australia has launched a new Games Festivals and Events Fund to support the production, organization and presentation of video games festivals and events in the region.
The government-backed funding body said the new initiative will enable events that will “significantly benefit Australia’s game-making community”.
The Game Festival and Event Fund allows applicants to request up to $100,000 in funding for a proposed festival, conference, workshop, or event. You must request a minimum of $10,000. Applications will be accepted until the funding pool is exhausted.
Applicants will be notified of their success or failure within 4-6 weeks of submitting their application. Screen Australia explained that eligible applicants must be able to discuss the vision, scope and outcomes of their proposed event, and confirm potential funding with members of Screen Australia’s games team.
It is also essential to be able to provide a proposal document or plan of action, outline the intended outcomes and KPIs, and execute a detailed budget that addresses “all components” of the proposed project.
“It is expected that events supported through this fund will normally be held within Australia, but if the event is held internationally and will provide significant benefit to Australian game makers, we will Bring it up in your conversations,” added Screen Australia. In the extended FAQ.
“An event that only showcases games that are not played on a digital device with a screen. That is, games that are not fully digital, such as board games or digital/physical hybrid games.”
The organization noted that applications solely for the purpose of funding travel to national or international events will be rejected outright, as the cash must be used to finance the event itself.
For more information about the Games Festival and Events Fund, including how to apply, read the full explanation on Screen Australia’s website.
Then, if you want to learn more about Australia’s video games industry, check out our in-depth report on the successes and struggles of developers in the region.
