FUND HAS VICTORIAN SCREEN PRACTITIONERS GOING GLOBAL
Source: Victoria. Minister for Innovation. Media Release
"Victorian film producers will be able to more easily pursue international investment for their projects through a $250,000 Brumby Labor Government funding program. Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said the Global Connections Business Support program, the first new program to be established under the new Victorian Screen Industry Strategy, would assist Victorian producers promote their productions to overseas interests.“The local screen industry last year generated $172 million to the Victorian economy which is why the Brumby Labor Government is taking action to help Victorian producers connect with overseas investors who might want to invest in Australian films,” Mr Jennings said.“The Government has identified the screen industry as a major economic driver to the state which last year directly created around 5164 full time equivalent jobs. This is one reason why new strategy Our Vision on Screen outlines a number of initiatives to drive the industry’s growth. The Global Connections Business Support program - offering grants of up to $8000 - helps local screen producers connect with overseas financiers, broadcasters and distributors and increases opportunities for securing investment and export."