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Australian Film Institute

FoundationRegistryABN 17006725266VIC
Relationships
38
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$4.9M
Tax Payable
—
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The Australian Film Institute (AFI), operating primarily through the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), is Australia's leading body for recognising, celebrating, and promoting excellence in Australian film, television, and digital media. While classified as a grant-making institution by ACNC, its core activities focus on prestigious awards, industry events, and talent development, rather than traditional financial grants to external organisations.

Giving Philosophy

The AFI/AACTA's philosophy centers on elevating the Australian screen industry by celebrating its achievements, fostering talent, and creating pathways for professionals. It supports the industry through recognition (AACTA Awards), skill development, networking opportunities, and advocacy, rather than through direct financial grants to charities or individuals, apart from specific competition prizes.

Wealth Source:The foundation's funding comes from a mix of membership fees, corporate sponsorships, partnerships, government support, and event revenue, rather than a single founder's personal wealth or a specific industry-based endowment.

Tips for Applicants

For those seeking support, focus on developing outstanding screen content that demonstrates excellence and potential impact on the Australian screen industry. Engage with AACTA's programs like AACTA Pitch, which provides competitive funding and development opportunities rather than traditional grants. Membership and participation in AACTA events are key for industry connections.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$4.9M$4.9M$2.5M$-62,298
2022$4.8M$5.0M$2.2M$-169,366
2021$4.9M$4.9M$1.6M$35K
2020$6.1M$5.8M$1.8M$292K
2019$5.7M$5.6M$2.0M$87K
2018$6.1M$6.1M$1.4M$12K
2017$1.8M$5.1M$1.7M$12K
Govt Revenue
$1.8M
0
Staff (FTE)
10.5
Volunteers
20
0

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-17006725266
ABN
17006725266
Sector
arts
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
arts
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
individualcommunity_orgnfp
Purposes
Culture
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedEthnic GroupsFemalesGeneral CommunityMalesYouth

Board & Leadership (17)

  • Alan Finney
    board member
  • Jennifer Huby
    board member
  • Jo Smith
    board member
  • Keith Rodger
    board member
  • Shane Jacobson
    board member
  • Tony Petani
    board member
  • Jack Christian
    chair
  • Mark Grandage
    chair
  • Tracey Pearce
    chair
  • Alan Jones
    director
  • Alison Brown
    director
  • David Hanna
    director
  • Deborah Hutton
    director
  • Jonathon Green
    director
  • Russell Howcroft
    director
  • Shirley Huang
    director
  • Damian Trewhella
    other

Financials

Revenue
$4.9M
Assets
$2.5M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
38

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3205
Locality
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 7/10
LGA
Port Phillip
SA2 Region
South Melbourne
Entities in Area
567
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