The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions has launched Victoria’s first screen strategy in more than a decade which will now see film, television and digital games projects supercharged across the State.
Minister for Creative Industries, Danny Pearson said the implementation of the Department’s VICSCREEN would be led by Film Victoria in collaboration with Creative Victoria, Docklands Studios Melbourne, ACMI, and industry stakeholders.
Mr Pearson said the Strategy would support more than 40,000 jobs and inject more than $1.2 billion back into the Victorian economy.
“As well as growing screen jobs, it will strengthen screen businesses, foster homegrown talent, and bring more local content to screens worldwide,” Mr Pearson said.
“With a focus on supporting diversity and inclusion on screen and behind the scenes, VICSCREEN actions include the new Victorian Production Fund that will boost the production of Victorian-led film, television, online and digital games content and a new creators lab,” he said.
“Victoria’s screen workers – including creatives and crew – will be supported with career and development programs, focusing on training in innovative digital sectors such as visual effects, games and animation.”
Mr Pearson said more international screen businesses would be attracted to Victoria and local businesses would be supported to develop their commercial capabilities and global connections.
The Minister said blockbuster productions remained a focus through the expansion of the Victorian Screen Incentive, which sought to attract international and interstate film, television, and games projects to the State.
“Cinema lovers will also get a look in with continued support for screen events and festivals – including revitalising Melbourne International Film Festival to propel it into a new era, with a stronger international profile,” he said.
