Partner With Australia will bring up to 20 local production companies to London between 16 and 18 June
Australia TV and film bodies Ausfilm and Screen Australia have launched an initiative to deepen creative and commercial partnerships with the UK screen industries.
Partner with Australia (UK) will take place in London from 16–18 June and see a delegation of Australian creatives and Ausfilm member businesses heading to the UK for three days of targeted industry engagement.
Roundtables, keynote and panel discussions will be held, delivered in partnership with UK industry bodies including the British Film Institute (BFI), Film London and Pact.
The initiative will create “direct pathways” for co-development, production and broader collaboration under the Australia-UK co-production treaty, the organisations said, and aims to capitalise on the “cultural and economic alignment” between the countries.
Ausfilm chief exec Kate Marks said the move would help “to create meaningful opportunities for our industry. The UK is a natural partner for Australia, and this initiative ensures we are engaging in a focused and strategic way.
“It’s also an opportunity to highlight Australia’s exceptional creative talent, production and post-production expertise and globally competitive screen incentives, which together offer significant value for international collaborators.”
There have been numerous official coproductions between Australia and the UK, including upcoming series Careless, feature films Prima Facie and FING!, and documentaries such as Shane, The Australian Dream and David Attenborough’s Life in Colour.
Screen Australia chief exec Deirdre Brennan added: “The UK is one of Australia’s most important creative partners and this initiative will only strengthen the ties of our screen sectors.
“Partner with Australia is a focused platform to develop new relationships and advance projects that provide exciting avenues for genuine co-production and co-development.”
Applications are now open on the Screen Australia website, with up to 20 production companies and up to 10 writer/creators eligible for funding of up to $10,000 each to support travel and accommodation in the UK. Applications close 5pm AEDT Thursday 26 March 2026.
The funding is targeted at experienced producers and creatives with a proven ability to deliver projects of scale and a demonstrated connection to the UK market, ensuring the delegation is well positioned to secure new partnerships and advance projects into development and production.
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