auspicing

We provide fiscal sponsorship for eligible projects, allowing filmmakers to access grants, funding, and insurance under our not-for-profit status.

For any enquiries, email auspice@cinespace.org.au

AUSPICING TIERS

Not sure which Auspice tier is right for you?

We offer three levels of support — take a look below to find the best match for your project.

  • 10% of grant value if successful

    • 30m Budget & Strategy consultation

    • Budget review & feedback

    • Processing of payments

    • Letter of support

    • Access to DGR status for fundraising and reporting

    • Coverage under public liability insurance.

    • Grant application review and feedback.

    • Communication liaison with funders.

    • One review meeting.

  • 20% of grant value

    • 2 x 30m Budget & Strategy consultation sessions

    • Budget review & feedback

    • Grant application review and feedback.

    • Letter of support

    • Processing of payments

    • Access to DGR status for fundraising and reporting

    • Coverage under public liability insurance.

    • Communication liaison with funders.

    • Grant application editing and revisions.

    • Two review meetings.

    • Marketing & promotion through online channels.

    • Partnership referrals.

    • Access to meeting facilities.

    • Lodgement of funding application and acquittal reports.

    • Basic development and production contract templates.

  • For large projects, multi-year funding applications, sponsorship or industry partnerships please reach out to auspice@cinespace.org.au

application PROCESS

1. Fill in Form

You fill in our form with details about yourself and your project.

Fill in Form

2. Discuss Project

We have a chat about your project and what auspicing involves.

Talk to us

3. Letter of Support

If approved, we write you a letter of support for your grant application.

4. We Auspice

Only if your grant is successful, we are able to auspice your project.

past auspicing projects

  • KARA ELMAS (NEAR DARK PRODUCTIONS, 2025) - DIRECTED BY BARIS ULUSOY

  • The Come Up Starter Kit (2021) - Created, produced and hosted by Shankar Pillai

  • Kebabs of The Dead (2020) - Directed by Cem Bilici

  • Present Day (2022) - Directed by Justin Macawili

  • Beats Of Color (2022) - directed by Pablo Castrillon

FAQS

    • No, Cinespace does not directly contribute to the production of screen projects. We serve as a surrogate between industry funds, government, and philanthropists to help facilitate the financing process.

    • Cinespace's PIPELINE Screen Residency Program supports filmmakers through in-kind services and brokership industry support. Additionally any donations received by Cinespace are distributed through our production fund; Meaning any projects actively engaged in our residency program can receive some modest support when available.

    • Auspicing is an arrangement where an incorporated organisation agrees to accept legal and financial responsibility for grant funding on behalf of an individual, unincorporated group, or project that is not eligible to receive the funding directly.

    • All grant applications require some level of creative and logistical material to support your application. It is always a good idea to refer to the guidelines of the specific grant you are applying for to get a clear understanding of this. Varying grants can be used to support the development, production, post production and distribution of your screen project.