Funding for Development

Development On Demand supports experienced Victorian producers and writers to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects for any release platform, including cinema, television, online and virtual reality.

In response to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Film Victoria will waive the Development On Demand requirement for market interest in television fiction projects. Priority will be given to applicants with projects which are able to be market ready within 3-6 months of development funding being provided by Film Victoria, and to applicants with financed productions suspended or on hold due to the crisis. All other eligibility requirements still apply.

Please see here for the latest information regarding Film Victoria's COVID-19 updates.

Applications can be received at any time.

Through the Project Development program Film Victoria supports Victorian producers, writers and writer/directors to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects for any release platform. This includes cinema, television, online and VR. Funding for development varies, depending on project type. For guidance on available funding for Project Development, refer to Film Victoria’s Budget Guide. You do not need credits or market interest to be eligible for this program, however applicants and all members of the creative team must be Victorian.

Applications for the next deadline will open on 27 August 2020.

Please see here for the latest information regarding Film Victoria's COVID-19 updates.

This joint initiative aims to support Victorian writers and producers to develop Australian comedy with world-class scope and scale.

We want stories that respond to Stan’s Creative Brief and feature relatable characters with unique dilemmas fuelling the comedy for a multi-season run. 

The successful applicants will receive up to $30,000 to develop a 30-minute pilot episode and series outline. 

This comedy initiative marks the second year of The Stan and Film Victoria Development Fund, a two-year development initiative aimed at discovering new perspectives and fresh, original stories, leveraging local and global audience demand for premium content. The fund is open to up-and-coming creative talent, as well as established players in the industry.

Applications have now closed.

SBS AND FILM VICTORIA DRAMA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

Open to both new voices and established content creators, Pitch to Pilot aims to develop compelling new television drama series that celebrate our diverse and multicultural society.

The program has a two-stage development process. From the applications received, four projects will receive up to $20,000 for further development, with teams then given the opportunity to pitch their ideas to SBS. The successful team will receive an additional $20,000 to write a pilot script.

We are looking for projects that address the Creative Brief, and teams with at least one suitably qualified key creative from a diverse background.

Please read the Guidelines and Creative Brief, in conjunction with our Terms of Trade for more information.

Applications have now closed.