Screen Australia

Australia's primary government body for screen industry funding and development, with a monopoly position as the federal agency for this mandate

Screen Australia is the Australian Government's key funding body for the screen industry, established in 2008 through the merger of the Australian Film Commission, Film Finance Corporation Australia, and Film Australia. It provides grants, investments, and development funding to Australian filmmakers, producers, and screen content creators across film, television, documentary, and online formats. The agency operates under the Screen Australia Act 2008 and is accountable to the Australian Parliament. Screen Australia's primary role is to support the creation of distinctly Australian stories and voices by providing financial assistance, industry data, and professional development resources. It invests in projects at various stages — from development through to production and promotion — and also supports industry initiatives, festivals, and international co-productions. The agency manages several funding programs including the Producer Offset, a tax rebate scheme for Australian productions. While Screen Australia is not an AdTech company in the traditional sense, it intersects with the broader media and content ecosystem that underpins advertising-supported platforms and broadcasters. Its funded content appears across streaming services, free-to-air television, and cinemas — all of which are significant environments for advertising. The agency plays a foundational role in the Australian content supply chain that feeds platforms and broadcasters relevant to media buyers and advertisers.