Ausfilm & Screen Australia Launch Joint U.K. Market Initiative

Ausfilm and Screen Australia have announced Partner with Australia (U.K.), a new initiative designed to deepen creative and commercial partnerships between the Australian and U.K. screen industries.

Taking place in London from June 16–18, the program will bring a curated delegation of Australian creatives and Ausfilm member businesses to the U.K. for three days of targeted industry engagement. The initiative will create direct pathways for co-development, production and broader collaboration under the Australia–U.K. co-production treaty.

“We’re proud to be leading Partner with Australia alongside Screen Australia and working closely with the BFI, Film London and Pact to create meaningful opportunities for our industry,” said Ausfilm CEO Kate Marks. “The U.K. is a natural partner for Australia, and this initiative ensures we are engaging in a focused and strategic way. It’s also an opportunity to highlight Australia’s exceptional creative talent, production and post-production expertise and globally competitive screen incentives, which together offer significant value for international collaborators.”

Applications are now open on the Screen Australia website, with up to 20 production companies and up to 10 writer/creators eligible for funding of up to $10,000 each to support travel and accommodation in the U.K., as well as related market opportunities in the region. Applications close 5 p.m. AEDT March 26.

“The U.K. is one of Australia’s most important creative partners, and this initiative will only strengthen the ties of our screen sectors,” said Screen Australia CEO Deirdre Brennan. “Partner with Australia is a focused platform to develop new relationships and advance projects that provide exciting avenues for genuine co-production and co-development. By supporting Australian companies and proven creatives with U.K. traction, we are strengthening the pipeline of projects that can be realized under the Australia–U.K. treaty, ensuring unique Australian stories and values continue to resonate with global audiences.”