Australian Film Commission
www.afc.gov.au
The AFC is a federal government agency established in 1975. The primary activities of the AFC are to:
- provide development and production funding for film and television projects
- promote and facilitate international co-productions
- assist the cultivation of new and critical audiences for film
- support the marketing, distribution and exhibition of Australian programs
- provide a central information resource for the film and television industry and monitor industry developments; and
- provide advice to Government on film matters
In addition to the above - the AFC website has a great list of international festival profiles, festival director links and a bulletin listing festival opportunities for Australian films.
Australian Film Finance Corporation
www.ffc.gov.au
The Film Finance Corporation Australia (FFC) is the Government's primary agency for funding screen production. It invests in a diverse range of feature films, adult television drama, children's television drama and documentary.
The FFC's mission is to strengthen cultural identity by providing opportunities for Australians to make and view their own screen stories. It only invests in projects with high levels of creative and technical contribution by Australians.
Australian Film Institute
www.afi.org.au
The Australian Film Institute (AFI) exists to foster engagement between the general public and the film industry.
Established in 1958, the AFI promotes Australian film and television through the annual AFI Awards and AFI film events throughout the year.
Australian Film Television and Radio School
www.aftrs.edu.au
National Centre for professional education and training in film, TV and radio production.
IF Media
www.if.com.au
Home of inside film (if) magazine and if awards
Inside film takes you to the heart of Australian filmmaking - featuring exclusive interviews with the creative personalities behind today's most entertaining and stimulating screen content, as well as detailed info about new productions and technologies.
Office of Film & Literature Classification
www.oflc.gov.au
The OFLC site provides comprehensive information on film and literature classification in Australia. Sony Tropfest recommends all films submitted for competition comply with the M Classification guidelines, which can be found on this site.
Screen Network Australia
www.sna.net.au
Features an indexed directory of over 275 sites and a calendar of film events in Australia.
ScreenSound Australia
www.screensound.gov.au
ScreenSound Australia, the National Screen and Sound Archive, is a Commonwealth Government organisation and one of Australia's premier cultural institutions, dedicated to the collection, preservation and sharing of Australia's screen and sound heritage.
See website for details on the ScreenSound club.
The Arts Law Centre of Australia
artslaw.com.au
A legal advice and resource centre for the arts in Australia, offering a free telephone legal advice service as well as a variety of subscription based services (sample contracts for eg). An excellent resource for those of you strucggling with legals, insurances, copyright, music clearance etc.