FILM OTAGO SOUTHLAND SUPPORT
Film Otago Southland is not a production funding agency. However, we are able to consider requests for small financial contributions to support:
- Professional development for regional filmmakers
- Project development for projects intended to be filmed in our region
This includes:
- Event Support
- Travel Grants
- Training Grants
- Screenwriters in Residence Programme
- Bespoke Creative Development Support
Further information about these programmes is available below.
We have also collated the various funding schemes and opportunities we are aware of into our Funding and Development Opportunities for Regional Filmmakers Guide, available to download.
EVENT SUPPORT
The purpose of our Event Support is to support the delivery of events and workshops that held to build screen capacity and skills in the region, as well as showcase and celebrate regional projects.
To find out more, including how to apply, download our guidelines here.
TRAINING GRANTS
The purpose of our Training Grants is to support training, upskilling and mentorship for local screen practitioners on productions that film in the region.
To find out more, including how to apply, download our guidelines here.
TRAVEL GRANTS
The purpose of our Travel Grants is to offer support for Otago and Southland-based filmmakers and film practitioners to attend events outside of their home region that will support their career development or project development.
To find out more, including how to apply, download our guidelines here.
SCREENWRITERS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME & BESPOKE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
The purpose of our Screenwriters in Residence and Creative Development Grants is to offer support for Otago and Southland-based screen projects in their early creative development phase.
To find out more, including how to apply, download our guidelines here.
