Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced $2.3 Million in funding to support 18 diverse projects across Victoria’s film, television and games sectors.
Ms. Asher said this latest round of investment funding confirmed the Victorian Coalition Government’s commitment to the Victorian screen industry and to assisting practitioners to create innovative and world-class content.
“The projects announced today are estimated to lead to a total expenditure of almost $30 Million in the state and to create an estimated 1,400 jobs for Victorians.” Ms. Asher said.
Film Victoria CEO Jenni Tosi said she was thrilled to continue to support thriving local talent.
“Victoria’s local screen community is renowned for its capability, creativity and innovation.” Ms. Tosi said.
Included in this round are six fiction television projects, one fiction feature film, five factual television projects and six games projects.
Production Investment ($2.1 Million) – supports original, marketable quality projects that are ready to go into production and can attract Australian and global audiences.
Games Investment ($198,000) – assists Victorian games developers to create a diverse range of games for any distribution platform with an emphasis on technical, creative or design innovation.