Metro Screen Production Subsidies allocate a total of $60,000 annually in the form of equipment and facilities hire to support career development and multiple pathways into the screen industry. We foster diversity and innovation in screen production in NSW and encourage the telling of stories that broaden our understanding of Australian culture and society.

Jump Start

Metro Screen's Jump Start production grants offer $45,000 worth of equipment and facilities annually via three application rounds. Applicants should be realistic about the amount of support sought.  The Jump Start program provides substantially subsidised access to Metro Screen's high quality equipment, studio and post production facilities and some cash contribution is required from the applicant. 

2011 application deadlines are  07 Nov

Jump Start Application Forms

Jump Start Production Grant [Application Form] [138kb]

Jump Start Production Grant [Budget] [138kb]

Jump Start Production Grant [Funding Sources] [131kb]

Jump Start Production Grant [Cast and Crew] [148kb]

Jump Start Production Grant [Guidelines] [322kb]

Jump Start Production Grant [Loan Terms] [337kb]

Jump Start Production Grant [Sample Schedule] [274kb]

For more information about Jump Start contact David Opitz

Network production grants

Network production grants $15,000 annually

awarded through special activities of the Metro Screen Network. In 2011 these are awarded through the FILMCOMP 30 competition in partnership with FBi radio.

News and successes

News of funded films successes here  here  here  here

‘Where the Streets have No Name’ by Vijaykumar Mirchandani.

Feature documentary supported through our production subsidy Jump Start. Received won six awards, nine international screenings including a short listed nomination for the IF award for EFilm IF Award for Rising Talent.
See photos of his win at Redemption FF in the US.
Watch the trailer for 'Where The Streets Have No Name'

"This was the first time I have ever applied for funding for a project and right from the get-go Metro Screen was supportive. They were happy for me to come in and familiarize myself with the equipment prior to the shoot and went out of their way when it came to making sure I got all the assistance I needed on the day. Metro Screen is an essential part of our film-making community and an irreplaceable asset to film-makers, regardless of whether we’re just starting out or are experienced practitioners. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity provided to me by Metro Screen and I look forward to working with them again in the future."
Michael Howlett Director 'A Message for Jane'
Watch the trailer for 'A Message for Jane'

"There has been a fabulous unexpected response to the film which i never dreamt of. Thanks once again to Metro Screen for believing in my project and giving me that initial push through the Jump Start Grant. Unfortunately we have not received any success in any festivals in Australia so far but elsewhere it has been very encouraging and well received. Having said that, the only bonus was being in the running for the final selection of IF Film Awards (as Independent Spirit Award nominee). We did not make it but it was nevertheless very inspiring."
Vijay Mirchandani 'Where The Streets Have No Name'.

"The Jump Start assistance was a positive first step for my project Tiger Tiger and gave me the confirmation I was on the right track, this support meant a lot to me. Working with Metro Screen has been a positive and supportive step in keeping this project alive and headed in the right direction to become completed feature length drama."
Gillian Roberts as at 2010 in development of 'Tiger Tiger' her full length feature drama.

TROPFEST SUCCESS 2009

Metro Screen films win top honours at Tropfest and TropJr

Be My Brother – Best film Tropfest 09. Dir: Geneieve Clay
Dry Water: The Making Of – Best film TropJr 09. Dir: Gabriel Colomb

Metro Screen plays a significant role in the Australian film industry by nurturing, and developing establishing filmmakers. Be My Brother Director Genevieve Clay, was produced through Metro Screen’s Jump Start funding grant and Dry Water: The making Of Director Gabriel Colomb, was produced through our regular Young Filmmaker school holiday workshops.

"Metro Screen's Jump Start subsidy provided us with the support and resources to realise our film, which we are so delighted spoke to so many people at Tropfest."
Genevieve Clay

Genevieve’s film won over the crowd with its lead actors award winning performance [her lead Gerard O'Dwyer won ‘Best Male Actor’]. Gerard’s performance allowed the film’s powerful and heartfelt story to resonate through the massive crowd in Sydney’s domain, the Australia wide satellite venues and around the globe via Movie Extra’s live broadcast.
 

Be My Brother

Genre: drama. Length: 8mins. Director: Genevieve Clay

Synopsis: This is how Richard a young man with Down Syndrome, negotiates his relationships with his family and the world at large, armed with nothing but a Dictaphone and a sense of humour.