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Funding & Support

DEVELOPMENT

Through our development programs, we support Victorian writers and producers to script high-quality stories from across our regions and cities and from diverse perspectives and origins, for cinema, television, online and virtual reality.  

We’re here for first-time screenwriters, seasoned creators and anyone who is ready to turn their ideas into a screen experience that will entertain, engage and excite. 

Originate Comedy

Originate Comedy is a dynamic development incubator designed to support and amplify the wealth of comedy storytellers in Victoria. The multi-stage program spanning five-months will elevate four projects from early concept to performance ready pilot scripts culminating in a live reading event at the 2027 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Applications close 10 September.

Complete the Application Form

Development On Demand

For writers and producers with strong, vivid and distinct ideas.

The Development On Demand program supports writers and producers to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects, including VR for any release platform, including cinema, television, and online.

Applications are now open.

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Complete the Application Form
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WHEN YOU'RE READY TO APPLY

 

1.) Read the guidelines and our Terms of Trade.  

2.) Review the Application Form.  

3.) If you have any questions, reach out to the relevant team member below.

YOUR TEAM AT VICSCREEN

Mackenzie Lush (she/her)
Manager, Development
Ariel Waymouth (she/her)
Production Executive - For Factual Enquiries
Katy Roberts (she/her)
Production Executive - For Factual Enquiries
Kate Darrigan (she/her)
Development Coordinator – For Fiction Enquiries
Connie Boyce (she/her)
Senior Grants Officer - For Fiction Enquires
Diem Nguyen (she/her)
Grants Officer - For Factual Enquires