A film made together by producers from India and Australia.
Made under an official agreement between the two governments.
Approved by Screen Australia and India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Each country makes a fair share of the creative and financial contribution.
Once approved, the film is treated as a local film in both countries.
Draws on the creative talent, crews, locations and finance of both India and Australia, opening the project to two markets from the outset.
The film is treated as a domestic production in each partner country and can access the same benefits available to local films.
The Australian producer may be able to claim Australia's Producer Offset without having to meet the Significant Australian Content test.
The project can apply for support from Screen Australia and other government agencies. Approval makes the film eligible to apply; it does not guarantee funding.
The film is recognised as Australian content for broadcaster quota purposes, which can strengthen its appeal to Australian networks and platforms.
Backing and partners in both countries give the film a clearer path to audiences in India, Australia and internationally.
* The Producer Offset is an Australian government rebate that returns 40% of a feature film's Australian spend to the producer, provided the film is made for cinema release.
We welcome conversations with filmmakers, co-producers, sales agents and distributors interested in bold, rooted cinema built to cross borders.