Impact expanded to Australia in July 2020 in partnership with Screen Australia, Gentle Giant Media Group, VicScreen, and other Australian federal and state government agencies. In the first two programs in 2020 and 2021, Impact worked with 23 writers on developing 19 projects that they took to the global marketplace, with a number of projects being sold to or set up at major international studios and production companies, and a number of writers signing for representation with international agencies and management companies.

Building upon the success of the first two remote programs, Impact and Gentle Giant Media Group are excited to announce the launch of Impact Australia 3, which will be held this year in Melbourne. With principal funding from Screen Australia and VicScreen, and supported by Learning Partner the University of Melbourne and state and territory screen agencies across Australia, the program aims to discover, cultivate, and empower Australian screenwriters and TV writers.

The eight-week mentorship program begins on 26 September 2022.