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.

Short & Sharp Pro

Short & Sharp Pro is a fast-track opportunity for early to mid-career screen practitioners with a feature film project in development. One project will be selected to represent Victoria at The National Pitch in Sydney on October 12, 2011; with the winner to represent Australia at the MPA-CICE Film Workshop in Beijing, China on December 1 and 2, 2011.

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.

Short & Sharp Pitching Competition

Now in its 9th year, the Short & Sharp Pitching Competition invites filmmakers to pitch their stories before an audience and panel of industry judges.

Open Access Subsidy Scheme

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

Digital Filmmaking Introductory Handbook

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

Shed 4 Hire

Looking for production and/or rehearsal space? Need a venue for your event?