Screen Australia asks games sector for input over Interactive Games Fund
Screen Australia is seeking input from the Games sector as it begins to administer the $20m Interactive Games Fund handed down by arts minister Simon Crean on Novemner 15.
The screen agency will hold public forums in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane throughout Mid December as well as a webinar on Tuesday 18 December to discuss and comment on an options paper.
The announcement:
In its capacity as the Federal Government’s key agency for providing support to the screen production sector, Screen Australia has been charged with administering the new $20 million Interactive Games Fund to help build a sustainable base for the Australian interactive entertainment industry. The agency will develop funding guidelines in consultation with the games sector to develop the best possible funding program.
Screen Australia invites the games sector to attend public forums being held in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane or to participate in a webinar to discuss and comment on a options paper. The options paper will be made available on Monday 10 December via Screen Australia’s website.
To stay up to date with the latest information on the Interactive Games Fund like the Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter using #GamesFund.
Dates and details for the forums and webinar below. RSVP essential.
MELBOURNE
Tuesday 11 December
Venue: ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
4–6pm
RSVP by Monday 10 December: melbourne.rsvp@screenaustralia.gov.auADELAIDE
Wednesday 12 December
Venue: Adelaide Studios, 226 Fullarton Road, Glenside
3–5pm
RSVP by Monday 10 December: adelaide.rsvp@screenaustralia.gov.auBRISBANE
Monday 17 December
Venue: Auditorium, Department of Housing & Public Works, 111 George Street, Brisbane
3–5pm
RSVP by Thursday 13 December: brisbane.rsvp@screenaustralia.gov.auSYDNEY
Tuesday 18 December
Venue: Screen Australia Theatrette, Level 1, 150 William Street, Woolloomooloo
4–6pm
RSVP by Friday 14 December: sydney.rsvp@screenaustralia.gov.auWEBINAR
Tuesday 18 December
Details for joining the webinar will be sent via email a few days prior to the webinar.
12.30–2pm
RSVP by Friday 14 December: webinar.rsvp@screenaustralia.gov.au
Source: Screen Australia press release
