Securing an advance from an international sales agent against future anticipated rest of world (ROW) sales revenue could be a key factor behind whether enough money can be raised to enable a film to go into production.

Screen Australia is an investor in many of the Australian feature films that find their way into cinemas. The agency requires a sales agent – among other things – to be attached to each film so it has the best chance of being pushed out onto the world stage.

Sales agents give the low-down on what they want, the reasoning behind some of their recent Australian acquisitions, and more.

Film producers are always knocking on Screen Australia’s door because there’s money behind it.