Call for Applications: Screen and Digital Games Travel Fund (Australia)

The Screen and Digital Games Travel Fund by Screen NSW offers financial assistance to NSW screen and digital games practitioners for travel expenses related to significant domestic and international events. These events include festivals, markets, conventions, conferences, awards, and industry trade missions. The fund aims to enhance the global competitiveness of the NSW screen and digital games industries. Applications open on 1 July 2026 and close on 30 June 2027. The Screen and Digital Games Travel Fund is designed to support practitioners in NSW by covering travel costs to key industry events. The program aims to bolster the growth of individual careers and support the broader NSW screen and digital games industries’ competitiveness. It encompasses four main streams: International Festival Travel, International Market Travel, Domestic Market Travel, and Partner Initiatives. Funding supports flights, accommodation, ground travel, travel insurance, per diems, and event registration. It cannot be used retroactively or for marketing costs. Supported activities include attendance at feature films, digital games, television dramas, narrative comedies, factual and documentary series, animation series, and creative interactive screen projects. Priority is given to under-represented groups, including those from regional NSW, Western Sydney, First Nations people, and more. The fund plays a crucial role in enabling NSW screen and digital games practitioners to access strategic opportunities that advance their projects and careers. It helps connect market-ready projects with industry partners and financiers, thereby fostering job creation and industry development in NSW. Who can apply for the travel fund? NSW-based screen and digital games practitioners who meet the specific eligibility criteria for their chosen stream. What are the funding limits? Funding varies by stream, with maximums up to $10,000 for partner initiatives. Can I apply for more than one event? Yes, but you cannot receive funding for more than two events per stream per financial year. What costs are covered by the fund? The fund covers travel-related costs such as flights, accommodation, and event registration. What if my event isn’t on the Eligible Travel Destinations List? Submit a request for consideration to Screen NSW via email with event details. Eligible practitioners are encouraged to fully review the official guidelines and proceed with the application process as outlined by Screen NSW. For further assistance or clarification, contact Screen NSW via their provided emails.