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Aussie-first government agency gives 3:1 funding for crowdfunded films

In an Australian first, Pozible is very proud to be partnering with ScreenWest, the West Australian screen agency, as part of a bold new initiative that will match and incentive crowdfunding through government funding.

The 3 to 1 initiative will see ScreenWest contribute $250,000 towards West Australian filmmakers making exciting new screen content for digital audiences.

As an incentive scheme, ScreenWest will kick between $15,000 and $150,000 for each film that manages to successfully crowdfund a quarter of their total budget.

In other words that means for every dollar you raise, ScreenWest will give you three bucks!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Apply to be part of the exciting 3 to 1 program

If you are a West Australian filmmaker, apply to ScreenWest before November 12. Screen West will officially put the call out for applications in a few weeks.

Your idea should be a standalone narrative screen project that can be fully funded through 3 to 1, preferably a project that is intended for a digital audience.

If you’re an emerging or established filmmaker in WA, and you’ve got an idea for a web series, a short film, an interactive documentary or any great screen project, here is your chance.

For the full guidelines, visit the ScreenWest website.

Step 2: Attend a 3 to 1 workshop

ScreenWest and Pozible together will invite filmmakers who’ve already run successful crowdfunding campaigns to give you the low-down on how to get the most of out of the crowd.

The first workshop will be held on August 15 in Perth.

Step 3: Launch your Pozible campaign

In December, ScreenWest will launch all of the Pozible campaigns for the projects.

Every project will be featured on ScreenWest’s 3 to 1 collection page, and film lovers will be invited to pledge support for the films, and receive great rewards.

Each project that successfully reaches its target (from $5000 to $50,000) from the general public will automatically be awarded ScreenWest.

It’s a race to the finish though, because the ScreenWest funds will be awarded on a first in best dressed basis.

To be eligible for ScreenWest funding, each project must have:

• At least 40 individual supporters
• With a maximum of $2000 for any individual supporter

Visit ScreenWest to get started.

If you are a funding body, corporate or philanthropic organisation interested in match funding, please get in touch:

Email: info[at]pozible[dot]com

Phone: +61430188776