The ACT Government, in partnership with Screen Canberra, is launching the Canberra Screen and Games Fund, designed to strengthen Canberra's screen and digital games industries, stimulate local economic activity, and showcase our city to national and international audiences.
The Fund delivers targeted investment to unlock the potential of Canberra's creative industries by growing an already thriving screen sector and supporting the rise of digital games as part of a diverse economy.
Minister for Business, Arts and Creative Industries, Michael Pettersson, said the fund will support innovation and amplify local talent.
"Canberra is home to one of Australia's highest per capita concentration of games creators with sought after skills and creativity that set us apart. We want to back our local games developers to take their products to the next level," Minister Pettersson said.
As an emerging industry, digital games offer potential for innovation and commercialisation. Canberra's creative community will benefit from investment to develop and produce their games, transforming ideas into commercially viable products that carry Canberra's ingenuity to the world.
"By investing in our screen and games sectors, we're supporting jobs and growing Canberra's creative economy," the Minister said.
"Canberra's screen industry has shown steady growth, particularly in documentary production, television series, and feature films. They capture national and international audiences, generate local economic activity, provide employment opportunities, and build Canberra's reputation as a creative destination."
Direct to audience productions for platforms like YouTube are also eligible for funding and provide another avenue for content and creative skill development.
The Fund is in addition to support provided to Screen Canberra to develop and grow the local screen and digital games industries.
