filmmaking production support

OPENAccess

OPENAccess is Open Channel's production assistance scheme. It supports the development and production of innovative works across the spectrum of screen-based media.

What Does OPENAccess Support?

• video - short film, documentary, community service announcement, showreels and presentations
• mobile - works for mobile devices, short narratives, animation, interactive content
• web - innovative narratives and online documentaries integrating video
• multi-screen projections - installation, audio-visual performance, VJ collaborations with traditional filmmakers, moving image works for theatre, dance, circus, etc
• collaboration across screen-based mediums
• digital content production that stimulates and encourages the development of new works across all sectors of the community, particularly those that address disadvantage.

OPENAccess provides subsidies of 30% - 50% off standard rates for facilities and equipment hire.

Subsidies are not available for training and production support, consumables and labour costs.

How to Apply

• You must be an Open Channel member
• Agree to adhere to:

  OPENAccess Guidelines (PDF 107kb)
  Equipment and Facilities Hire
  Open Channel's Production Policy (PDF 93kb)

• Complete these documents:

  OPENAccess Application Form (PDF 75kb)
  OPENAccess Subsidy Budget Template (XLS 20kb)