$1 Million to Support Victorian Screen Industry
Source: Victoria. Minister for Innovation. Media Release
"The Brumby Government has announced a $1 million strategy to help Victorian film makers reach larger local and international audiences through enhanced scriptwriting. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said the new focus on long-term support by Film Victoria would create more employment opportunities and stimulate the production of world-class market-ready scripts.“The Brumby Government is taking action to support Victoria’s screen industry which delivers significant cultural and economic benefits and generated $262 million in production activity last year,” Mr Jennings said.“The Victorian Government is committed to promoting the sector’s ongoing success by ensuring skill development and funding opportunities evolve to address industry challenges.” The new Film Victoria strategy will involve intensive workshops and labs, one-on-one consultation and unique fellowships and should result in more scripts progressing successfully through the scriptwriting cycle to final production stage."