Offset is not enough: Screen Australia

Screen Australia made public its submission to the 2010 industry review last night at a seminar in Sydney.

“The Producer Offset cannot work alone […] For the Offset to reach its potential, Screen Australia requires more direct funding to allow increased support for medium-budget films and authored documentaries,” said CEO Ruth Harley.

Harley said that, for features, TV drama and documentary, the combination of Offset/Screen Australia investment is “generally working well”.

In terms of the games sector, Harley said a “modified Producer Offset” is needed to grow sustainable businesses, as the digital environment remains “the greatest unknown”.