New $100K games initiative in Victoria

Film Victoria has announced a new support program for creatives developing games for any platform, called Games Investment.

“With up to $100,000 available per project, this program will ensure the development of market-driven projects that can find an audience and are capable of attracting further investment. It will enable our digital media practitioners to take advantage of the ever-growing opportunities present for downloadable and online games, specifically accessing the higher revenues, audience numbers and IP retention associated with these high growth platforms,” said CEO Sandra Sdraulig.

Games Investment will enable developers to create a full game for distribution on consoles, online or iPhone and iPad apps. Developers may also use the funding to create a prototype to show potential distributors or publishers a projects merit, to access higher levels of investment.

Guidelines are available online

Applications for the first round close on October 29.