SAFC Export Market Travel Fund 2026–27: Up to A$5,000 for South Australian Film and Game Teams

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South Australian screen and video game creators considering an international industry market can explore the South Australian Film Corporation's Export Market Travel Fund 2026–27. This travel assistance is designed to help move promising South Australian projects towards production by building export finance, industry relationships and commercial partnerships.

FUNDING — Individual applications can seek up to A$3,500, and teams of two or more can seek up to A$5,000. The grant is aimed at eligible market travel and is not a standalone budget for making a feature film or completing a computer game. Award amounts depend on the programme rules, costs and assessment.

TARGETED MARKETS — SAFC names professional film, television and video game events such as Gamescom, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Cannes Film Market, European Film Market, American Film Market, IDFA Forum, KidScreen Summit, MIPCOM, SeriesMania and other markets. Events not named may be reviewed case by case. Applicants should explain how the specific event offers industry meetings and finance or production outcomes.

ELIGIBILITY — This is a funding programme for SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCREEN PROJECTS and applicants who meet SAFC's programme-specific requirements, not a worldwide travel prize. Video game development can be relevant because GDC and Gamescom are explicitly listed. Applicants must consult the official guidelines to confirm residency or business structure, project ownership, market readiness and eligible itinerary.

APPLICATION STATUS — SAFC says applications can be made at any time through its SmartyGrants platform. The active 2026–27 Export Market Travel Fund round is listed on that portal as OPEN, with a scheduled closing time of the end of 25 June 2027 (ACST). As this is an activity-specific grant, check the guidelines for how far in advance of travel the application should be made; do not wait until the fiscal-year closing date if you are departing earlier.

BEFORE YOU APPLY — SAFC requires applicants to read the SAFC Terms of Trade and speak with an SAFC representative regarding the grant and their expectations before application. Prepare your event invitation or meeting schedule, project materials, team roster, target partners and a realistic travel budget.

WHAT THE FUND IS NOT — This fund addresses a specific international market-access need; it should not be confused with the larger Digital Games Fund for pre-production, production or post-release milestones. Meeting the maximum travel cap does not remove programme rules or substitute for evidence of a credible export opportunity.

ORGANISER BACKGROUND — South Australian Film Corporation is the state's public agency supporting local film, TV, screen talent and game creators, and its own funding pages describe relevant market events, grant limits and required application procedures.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION — https://www.safilm.com.au/funding-programs/ . ACTIVE 2026–27 ROUNDS — https://safilm.smartygrants.com.au/ . Review the Export Market Travel Fund guidelines accessible from the SAFC funding page.

EDITORIAL VERIFICATION: 22 OCTOBER 2026 — The portal's 25 June 2027 closing date is a programme-round administrative end date, not permission to seek funding after an earlier travel event has already occurred. Confirm timing directly with SAFC.