Screen Australia has announced the opening of applications for six Australian screen producers to attend the Australia-India Co-production Day, which will be held in Goa on 22 November 2024.
This event is organised in partnership with Invest India and will coincide with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Film Bazaar, running from 20 to 24 November 2024.
The six successful applicants will receive up to $6,000 each to cover travel and accommodation expenses. The event aims to foster collaboration between Australian and Indian filmmakers under the India-Australia Co-Production Treaty.
In preparation for the Co-production Day, Screen Australia and the Film Facilitation Office of India also hosted a webinar to provide insights into the treaty.
Ratified on 24 November 2023, the treaty enables filmmakers from both countries to access creative and financial resources and tap into each other’s markets.
As per Screen Australia, participants in co-productions will also benefit from incentives offered in both nations.
The Co-production Day initiative offers Australian producers with experience in official co-productions, or comparable large-budget content, the opportunity to connect with their Indian counterparts. These meetings are designed to build early-stage creative partnerships and develop meaningful collaborations for future projects.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Australian citizens or residents and meet Screen Australia’s Terms of Trade requirements.
- Have recent credits as lead producers on scripted series or features with significant international viewership, especially in India. Eligible projects may include those:
- Distributed theatrically or released on streaming platforms.
- Nominated for or awarded significant international honours such as Cannes, Sundance, the Academy Awards, BAFTA, or the Emmys.
- Featured in top 10 most-watched shows on a subscription platform.
- Amassed over one million views on a reportable platform such as YouTube.
Producers with prior international co-production experience, particularly with India, and those with projects that show strong potential for collaboration, will be prioritised.
Applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged.
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