filmmaking production support

Open Channel has produced a vast number of award-winning films and television shows over the last three decades. OC productions include documentaries, dramas, interactive digital works, internet projects, and community, education and corporate videos.

Raw Nerve

Raw Nerve is an initiative funded by Screen Australia aimed at emerging filmmakers, enabling them to make a short film on digital video. Every year, Raw Nerve gives four new filmmakers, who have never previously produced or directed a film with full or part financing from a government film financing agency, the chance to move from no-budget filmmaking to a more professional approach with the help of a small budget, and equipment, technical support, advice and guidance from Screen Australia and Open Channel. Read more...

Production Advisory Service (PAS)

A new Open Channel service for OC Members, providing production advice and consultancy, career pathways and professional development. PAS provides advice on all aspects of filmmaking, whether it be funding, writing a budget, script assistance, finding a producer, marketing & distribution. Read more…

OPENAccess Subsidy Scheme

Subsidised access to Open Channel's production and post-production facilities, for Open Channel members. More about OPENAccess...

OC Handbook

OC's Digital Filmmaking: Introductory Handbook 2008 (10th Ed.) is any filmmaker's bible! Don't go shooting without it! Read more...

Shed 4 Hire

Looking for production and/or rehearsal space? Need a venue for your event? More information about SHED 4