Applications are open for travel funding to attend MIFF PostScript&Direct and 37ºSouth Market 2024

Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2024 industry programs PostScript&Direct and the 37ºSouth Market, taking place in Victoria in August 2024.

In order to be eligible for support, applicants must have been invited by MIFF to attend either PostScript&Direct or 37ºSouth Market. 

PostScript&Direct (10-11 August 2024) is designed for writers and/or directors to participate in a competitive networking program, pitching to a range of Australian and New Zealand producers. 

37ºSouth Market (8-11 August 2024) is a selective event for producers to pitch their script-stage projects to potential financiers. 

WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

A set amount of $2,000 to assist with flights, accommodation and registration will be provided and as such, a budget is not required as part of the application. Only a limited number of practitioners will be supported.

Eligibility

Applicants must: 

• Be a Western Australian resident and meet the general eligibility requirements set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
• Hold the underlying rights to at least two to three projects in development with market potential OR genuine market interest in at least one project.
• Provide a summary of projects being taken to market (including proof of market interest) and a rationale for attending the market.
• Provide a copy of their invitation to attend PostScript&Direct or 37ºSouth.  

Applicants will be responsible for purchasing their registration to attend PostScript&Direct and 37ºSouth.  

Screenwest will only fund one person per project / company to attend each industry program.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants portal.  

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 

• The applicant’s track record, including relevant and recent credits.
• Merit of the opportunity as presented in the application and outcomes of attendance.
• Viability of the applicants submitted project/s, including market interest provided.
• Potential economic and cultural benefits to the Western Australian screen sector more broadly.

Applications for PostScript&Direct and 37ºSouth Market Travel Support close Monday, 17 June at 5:00pm AWST.

Program Contact

For more information about this program, please contact:

Anastasia Lambetsos, Special Initiatives Program Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2126
E: anastasia.lambetsos@screenwest.com.au

www.screenwest.com.au

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