Dunedin City Council (DCC), through the Dunedin Film Office at Enterprise Dunedin, has launched an exciting script development opportunity for Dunedin-based filmmakers – the Dunedin Script Accelerator Grant (‘Script Grant’).

View full guidelines here.

We are looking for new and bold stories for both feature films and series that are clearly set in Dunedin.

For this inaugural round, DCC will offer one Script Grant of up to $10,000 (+ GST if applicable) for the development of a scripted film with a total runtime of 80 minutes or more, or for a scripted series project with a minimum runtime of 20 minutes per episode. From this Script Grant, $2,500 (+ GST if applicable) is reserved for engaging an experienced script consultant.

The kaupapa of this Script Grant is to generate support for Dunedin-based writers or producers to develop long-format projects, and to stimulate the city’s screen sector growth by increasing the number of Dunedin-focused stories.

Apply here.