Events

Screen Illawarra & True Take Presents: GET YOUR FILM FUNDED WORKSHOP

When: Saturday, 23rd May 2026 (10:00am - 2:00pm AEST)

Where: Shellharbour Civic Centre 76 Cygnet Ave, Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529, Australia

Phone: (02) 4221 6111

Free for Screen Illawarra members, non-members may attend for $15.00 + $1.75 fee.

Lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary restrictions (religious or medical).

Who This Is For: Film students transitioning into the industry, Emerging filmmakers seeking funding, Producers developing projects, and/or Directors preparing to position their work commercially.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/get-your-film-funded-true-take-workshop

Have you ever wondered what actually makes a project fundable? Then you won’t want to miss out on our next strategic workshop presented by True Take, where we will examine the most critical and least understood aspects of filmmaking.

Many films stall not because the idea isn’t strong, but because the project cannot clearly demonstrate: who the audience is, how that audience will be reached, and how financial risk is being reduced. In today’s industry, funding decisions are not driven by passion or creative potential alone. They are driven by clarity, structure, and confidence.

This session brings together three essential frameworks: audience strategy, modern film financing, and investor risk logic, to provide a clear understanding of how projects move from concept to investable opportunity. Rather than focusing on pitching or marketing tactics, this workshop focuses on how decision-makers think, and what they need to see before committing.

This is a guided strategic session, not a practical workshop. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own projects throughout the session, applying the concepts in real time, without the need for exercises, group work, or preparation. The focus is on clarity, perspective, and strategic understanding.