Welcome to Screen Tasmania, a State Government agency responsible for supporting and developing the state's film, television and digital media industries by increasing the amount of independent screen production occurring in Tasmania.

Come and take a walk on the wild side with Screen Tasmania. On this website, you'll find Information on various initiatives and funding programmes, the local industry, and Tasmanian locations.

If you require additional information, advice or assistance, please contact us.

2009 Funding Rounds

Funding Closing Dates	Board/Committee Meeting	Accepted Applications
Short Film closes 5pm, 2 February 2009	April 2009	Short Films only
Round 1 closes 5pm, 16 February 2009	May 2009	Project Development, Production Investment, Industry & Cultural Development
Round 2 closes 5pm, 1 June 2009	August 2009	Project Development and Production Investment only
Round 3 closes 5pm, 7 September 2009	November 2009	Project Development, Production Investment, Industry & Cultural Development

The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce premieres on Australian television on the ABC on 25 January 2009. The one hour television feature, follows the final days of Irish convict Alexander Pearce's life as he awaits execution. Filmed almost entirely on location in Tasmania, the production received production investment support through Screen Tasmania as well as financing through the Film in Tasmania (FIT) Scheme.

View the trailer, media clippings, launch photos and further information