Screen Australia Introduces First Nations Game Studio Fund

Screen Australia has announced the establishment of the First Nations Game Studio fund, a newly-created initiative aimed to support the development of Indigenous-led game studios.

In addition to announcing the fund, the organization disclosed that applications are already being accepted for the First Nations Game Studio fund. To be eligible, studios must be "currently operating and primarily under the leadership and creative control of First Nations people."

The focus of the fund will be on established studios that "invested in creating a culturally safe space for First Nations people to grow their skills in game development."

Funding will be awarded to a maximum of two First Nations studios, with each studio receiving up to AU$150,000 per year for a period of two years.

"The First Nations Game Studio fund is the first of its kind on a national scale and we are proud to further our commitment to supporting First Nations creatives in telling authentic stories across so many platforms for the screen," Screen Australia’s Head of First Nations Angela Bates commented. "It is a fantastic opportunity for First Nations game studios to build their businesses and create games that will cut through and establish a place within this billion-dollar global industry."

"This fund aims to respond to the significant opportunity that is presented by First Nations game makers already engaged in building sustainable studios in Australia and will enable these teams to grow and solidify their businesses while maintaining their creative output," added Screen Australia’s Head of Online Lee Naimo.

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