Overseas Trip to Success for Seven Australian Film Makers Kick-
Seven Australian independent film makers have received a major grant from the Australian government to assist in the promotion, publicity, marketing and on the ground presence at one of the world’s top film eventsthe South by Southwest Film Festival and Conference in Austin, Texas March 13-22.
A $20,000 one-off grant from the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, administered through peak film body Screen Australia, has given the film creators a stand at the SxSW Film Trade Fair, advertising to the trade and films fans in Austin during multiple showings of their films as well as travel assistance to meet with key industry figures at this crucial event. A media campaign with publicists has also started in the lead up to SxSW.
