Metro Screen Jump Start Funding

Metro Screen JUMP START SUBSIDY

	Metro Screen invests in productions by providing subsidised access to equipment and facilities listed on the Metro Screen rate card. Producers must be a member of Metro Screen and apply for the subsidy on the basis that their productions satisfy one or more of the following criteria
1.	Innovation
	The production inspires or encourages independent, original and progressive content for video, television + digital media production + exhibition.
2.	Practitioner support
	The production fosters the professional development of emerging + independent screen practitioners.
3.	Access and Equity
	The production provides a targeted opportunity for those generally excluded from mainstream media production to become actively involved in the production process promoting expertise in the use of video and digital media.
4.	Community and Cultural Development
	The production encourages communities to use video + digital media as a cultural development tool and supports community based screen culture practice.

Metro Screen JUMP START SUBSIDY

BACKGROUND
Metro Screen allocates resources to subsidise independent productions through its Jump Start Subsidy Fund.
Metro's Jump Start Production Subsidy Committee meets 4 times per year to consider applications. The Committee typically comprises representatives of the Metro Board, Facilities Department and the independent production industry. Applicants should be realistic about the amount of subsidy sought and note that the committee expects a cash contribution by all applicants unless extenuating financial circumstances exist. Applicants will be notified with in three working weeks whether their application has been successful.

Previous successful Jump Start applicants have included:
Peter Humble’s MIZU was selected for screening at the Liquid Lens Festival in Brisbane at the Dendy Cinemas Brisbane.

Khoa Do’s critically acclaimed The Finished People nominated for two AFI awards.

Stuart Vauvert’s Hitch Cock screened in over fifteen international festivals.

Applications Close on the following two dates:
Feb 02 | Jun 06 | Sep 01

APPLICATION FORMS

•• Application Form
•• Subsidy Conditions and Guidelines
•• Facilities Terms of Loan
•• Example Production Schedule
•• Budget
•• Funding Schedule
•• Cast and Crew List

Become a member of Metro Screen to be eligible
$60 or $40 concession for 12 mths
MEMBER BENEFITS

Metro Screen JUMP START Contact

Media inquiries:
02 9356 1818 or marketing@metroscreen.org.au

If you require further information about the Jump Start Subsidy, please contact:
David Opitz on
P: +61 02 9356 1818 F: +61 02 9361 5320 E: d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au

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