The FTO plays a critical development role for the NSW film and television industry covering scripts, fellowships, attachments, young filmmakers and screen culture activites. It also provides expert advice on locations, policy, industry contacts, production matters and government film and videos. The FTO is funded by the NSW Government. News About the FTO A behind the scenes look at the FTO through the objectives, structure and impact on the film industry. An initiative which aims to stimulate and encourage fresh talent and ideas.
Eligible projects are mainly short fiction films, documentaries or experimental films.
The FTO provides funding for script development, pre-production, production investment and production loan finance. The projects funded cover features, television drama and documentaries. The FTO actively supports production by providing a wide range of services to overseas and local filmmakers, including comprehensive information on locations, production facilities, industry contacts and methods of operation. As Executive Producer for the production of film and video programs for government organisations, GDD provides expert advice and project management on film and video production. All Government work is put to the independent film industry by tender from the GDD trade register.