Screen Queensland recently announced the recipients of its Digital Games Funding grant, confirming that 12 projects will share AUD 1.3 million in funding to accelerate development and help studios reach the next level. As outlined in the press release, video game sales in Australia increased to AUD 4.21 billion..
screen queensland recently announced the recipients of its Digital Games Funding grant, confirming that 12 projects will share AUD 1.3 million in funding to accelerate development and help studios reach the next level.
As outlined in the press release, video game sales in Australia have increased to A$4.21 billion so far this year, sparking a drive to fund new and creative projects in Queensland and beyond. From 2023 to 2024, local gaming employment in the state will increase by 68.5 per cent across Screen Queensland-supported studios, with approximately 263 jobs added.
An additional 40 jobs are expected to be created through recent Screen Queensland funding, and nine independent studios will be supported to grow into the future.
The organization’s Games Grants fund will fund projects up to AUD $200,000 per round, with a lifetime project limit of AUD $300,000. The 15% digital games incentive will also support the development of the three studios, reducing overhead costs and providing more employment opportunities.
“Screen Queensland’s investment is extending across all levels of the local sector and is delivering value for money.
It will pay dividends in renewed confidence in our state’s studios and the games in development,” Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said of the funding. “We’re proud to be driving a step change in ambition and opportunity across the industry to enable Queenslanders to become world leaders in creating unique and innovative games.”
Among the list of newly funded projects are many familiar and new faces. Fuzzy Ghost is receiving production assistance along with Georgia and Patch Harrison. Bes Mora: Precarious health. 5 Lives Studio is receiving funding to continue its work. Cozy Caravan. Prideful Sloth is also in the mix, and its funding is as follows: Go Go Town!.
Here’s the full list of games supported by recent Screen Queensland funding:
Screen Queensland Gaming Grants
- Bes Mora: Uneasy Wellbeing – Fuzzy Ghost, Georgia, Patch Harrison
- Blade of Regurgitation – Saltpunk Studio
- carrot commotion – Andrew Dowsett x Scarlett Ainsworth x Alanamation x BaristaGamer Productions
- Cozy Caravan – 5 Live Studios
- Delverium – Sagestone Games
- Isopod: Webbed Spinoff – Sbug Games (also a DGI recipient)
- slime time – Flow state game
- Enchanted Shire – MAXART
- Unannounced Project – Spitfire Interactive
Screen Queensland Digital Gaming Incentives
- Go Go Town! – A proud sloth
- Vanguard Outcast – Tea Division
- Unannounced Project – Spunge Games
Screen Queensland’s next funding round will launch in early December 2024. Those interested in applying can find out more about the program on the Screen Queensland website.
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by Leah J. Williams October 7, 2024
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