Queensland - Apply for the Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for the Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF), the applicant has to approach Services Australia link Screen Australia link

   NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee is calculated at 2% of the TIF coverage provided for production.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further and decide on whether to provide funding support for the event.
10. The applicant may be asked to provide additional information or to participate in an interview or presentation to further explain his/her proposal.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

NOTE:

• TIF is a capped $50 million fund. If the funds are exhausted, no further support can be provided to productions.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proposal letter
• ID proof
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Business License
• Plan
• Financial document
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Screen Australia
SYDNEY HEAD OFFICE
Gadigal Country
Level 7, 45 Jones Street
Ultimo NSW 2007
GPO Box 3984
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: +61 2 8113 5800
Freecall: 1800 213 099 (available nationally, charges to mobiles and payphones will apply)
Program Operations (application inquiries): 1800 507 901

MELBOURNE OFFICE
Wurundjeri Country
Ground floor
290 Coventry Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
PO Box 404
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Phone: +61 3 8682 1900
Freecall 1800 213 681 (available nationally, charges to mobiles and payphones will apply)​
Program Operations (application inquiries): 1800 507 901
Contact Link

Services Australia
PO Box 9822
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Fax – 03 9605 7987
Phone – 1300 361 457
Contact link
Link

NOTE: Enter the postcode and click the “Locate” button to find the nearest office.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the TIF, productions must meet certain criteria, such as:

• Be a feature film, documentary, or television drama produced in Australia
• Have a significant Australian creative and/or production involvement
• Have commenced principal photography or production
• Experience an interruption due to a qualifying event that was unforeseeable and beyond the control of the production

Fees

• The fee is calculated at 2% of the TIF coverage provided for production.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Plan details
• Contact details
• Injured causes
• Date
• Declaration
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF) is a program established by the Australian Government to support the local film and television industry during production interruptions caused by unforeseen events, such as natural disasters, illness, or injury to key personnel, or the loss of facilities or equipment.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The amount of support available from the TIF varies depending on the nature of the interruption and the financial impact on the production. The maximum amount of support available is $1 million per production.