International Pitching Forums and Talent Labs provides support to: producers selected for competitive overseas pitching forums in order to enable them to secure finance, production and marketplace partners for Australian projects; or key above the line creatives invited to attend premium overseas talent labs to enable professional development and to build international industry networks.

Applicants can apply for an amount:

• up to $6,000 (or $12,000 for a team of two or more) for any eligible pitching forum or talent lab of up to 14 days duration.
• up to $10,000 (in total for both individuals and teams) for any eligible talent lab/ fellowship of more than 14 days and less than 12 months duration.
• up to $20,000 (in total for both individuals and teams) for any eligible talent lab/ fellowship of more than 12 months.

Applicants (both individuals and companies) may only receive one grant to attend eligible events in a 12-month period other than in exceptional circumstances.

Applications can be made at any time after receipt of invitation, and at least three weeks before the start date of event.

Note: Applications cannot be made retrospectively.

This program is open to companies and individuals (either alone or as part of a team as co-applicants).

To be eligible, an applicant company must:

• be an incorporated company carrying on business in Australia, with its central management and control in Australia;
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN); and
• be registered for the purposes of GST if required by law.

To be eligible, an individual applicant (or each individual co-applicant) must:

• be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident (holding a permanent visa); and
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN).

• Phone: 1800 507 901
• Email: international@screenaustralia.gov.au