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Conceptual design - grant up to 20,000

Conceptual design offers a maximum non-recoupable grant of $20,000 per project is available for the development of concept/scoping documents and prototypes and/or the production of proof-of-concept or beta content.

The aim of this stage of funding is to prepare the project for raising additional finance for full-scale development.

Please read the Games Development Guidelines before applying.

  • Eligibility criteria

    • Eligibility criteria

    The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria detailed in the General guidelines and Terms of Trades, and applicants must either:

    • be a Tasmanian resident development or production company (although the applicant may be co-developing with a non-Tasmanian partner), or
    • for conceptual design only, be a Tasmanian practitioner, as part of a Tasmanian-based team (this does not preclude a Tasmanian-based team working in conjunction with non- Tasmanians)

    Projects must:

    • be substantially produced in Tasmania or and/or co-developed by a Tasmanian-based studio, and
    • include at least one team member with a lead credit in a previously a published interactive screen project relevant to the application.
  • Assessment criteria

    • Assessment criteria

    Applications for Games Development will be assessed by the Screen Tasmania Expert Advisory Group, and the final funding decision will be made by Screen Tasmania, on the recommendation of the STEAG.

    In addition to the information detailed in the General guidelines and Terms of Trade, applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • The strength of any story elements and the quality of the writing; the strength of gameplay elements.
    • The professional record of the team, whose experience should be commensurate with the amount of funding requested.
    • The strength of an identified target audience, identifiable marketing and distribution opportunities, and the potential distribution platforms and revenue streams.
    • The scope of the project and the degree to which the concept is innovative, interactive and achievable.

    Priority will be given to projects that have marketplace attachment or financial support from other screen agencies.

    Additional criteria for Production and Release

    • Evidence of potential end user/target audience or evidence of marketplace interest or bona fide investors.
    • The relevance of the project to Tasmanian stories or whether the project promotes opportunities for cultural engagement or interaction with Tasmanian communities.
  • How do I apply?

    • How do I apply?

    These guidelines should be read in conjunction with our General guidelines and Terms of Trades.

    Applications will be considered at any closing date. Visit our Deadlines page for more information.

    Applicants must speak to Screen Tasmania staff to discuss their project before submitting an application. Please call Screen Tasmania to arrange a meeting on 03 6165 5070.

  • Eligibility criteria

    • Eligibility criteria

    The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria detailed in the General guidelines and Terms of Trades, and applicants must either:

    • be a Tasmanian resident development or production company (although the applicant may be co-developing with a non-Tasmanian partner), or
    • for conceptual design only, be a Tasmanian practitioner, as part of a Tasmanian-based team (this does not preclude a Tasmanian-based team working in conjunction with non- Tasmanians)

    Projects must:

    • be substantially produced in Tasmania or and/or co-developed by a Tasmanian-based studio, and
    • include at least one team member with a lead credit in a previously a published interactive screen project relevant to the application.
  • Assessment criteria

    • Assessment criteria

    Applications for Games Development will be assessed by the Screen Tasmania Expert Advisory Group, and the final funding decision will be made by Screen Tasmania, on the recommendation of the STEAG.

    In addition to the information detailed in the General guidelines and Terms of Trade, applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • The strength of any story elements and the quality of the writing; the strength of gameplay elements.
    • The professional record of the team, whose experience should be commensurate with the amount of funding requested.
    • The strength of an identified target audience, identifiable marketing and distribution opportunities, and the potential distribution platforms and revenue streams.
    • The scope of the project and the degree to which the concept is innovative, interactive and achievable.

    Priority will be given to projects that have marketplace attachment or financial support from other screen agencies.

    Additional criteria for Production and Release

    • Evidence of potential end user/target audience or evidence of marketplace interest or bona fide investors.
    • The relevance of the project to Tasmanian stories or whether the project promotes opportunities for cultural engagement or interaction with Tasmanian communities.
  • How do I apply?

    • How do I apply?

    These guidelines should be read in conjunction with our General guidelines and Terms of Trades.

    Applications will be considered at any closing date. Visit our Deadlines page for more information.

    Applicants must speak to Screen Tasmania staff to discuss their project before submitting an application. Please call Screen Tasmania to arrange a meeting on 03 6165 5070.

    Eligibility criteria

    Eligibility criteria

    The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria detailed in the General guidelines and Terms of Trades, and applicants must either:

    • be a Tasmanian resident development or production company (although the applicant may be co-developing with a non-Tasmanian partner), or
    • for conceptual design only, be a Tasmanian practitioner, as part of a Tasmanian-based team (this does not preclude a Tasmanian-based team working in conjunction with non- Tasmanians)

    Projects must:

    • be substantially produced in Tasmania or and/or co-developed by a Tasmanian-based studio, and
    • include at least one team member with a lead credit in a previously a published interactive screen project relevant to the application.

    Assessment criteria

    Assessment criteria

    Applications for Games Development will be assessed by the Screen Tasmania Expert Advisory Group, and the final funding decision will be made by Screen Tasmania, on the recommendation of the STEAG.

    In addition to the information detailed in the General guidelines and Terms of Trade, applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • The strength of any story elements and the quality of the writing; the strength of gameplay elements.
    • The professional record of the team, whose experience should be commensurate with the amount of funding requested.
    • The strength of an identified target audience, identifiable marketing and distribution opportunities, and the potential distribution platforms and revenue streams.
    • The scope of the project and the degree to which the concept is innovative, interactive and achievable.

    Priority will be given to projects that have marketplace attachment or financial support from other screen agencies.

    Additional criteria for Production and Release

    • Evidence of potential end user/target audience or evidence of marketplace interest or bona fide investors.
    • The relevance of the project to Tasmanian stories or whether the project promotes opportunities for cultural engagement or interaction with Tasmanian communities.

    How do I apply?

    How do I apply?

    These guidelines should be read in conjunction with our General guidelines and Terms of Trades.

    Applications will be considered at any closing date. Visit our Deadlines page for more information.

    Applicants must speak to Screen Tasmania staff to discuss their project before submitting an application. Please call Screen Tasmania to arrange a meeting on 03 6165 5070.