Screen Queensland

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For more than 30 years, Queensland has maintained a strong track record in attracting high-end productions from companies such as MGM, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Group, Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios, Netflix and more.

Screen Queensland is the state government agency dedicated to growing a successful screen production industry. Its competitive financial incentives are matched by a winning combination of internationally renowned crew, diverse locations, and world-class studios and post-production facilities.

The state’s studio network extends from the south east corner to tropical Far North Queensland, spanning from the Screen Queensland Studios in both Brisbane and Cairns, to the Gold Coast’s Village Roadshow Studios. All studios are located close to international airports, with direct flights available from the US to Brisbane.

Queensland’s studios are also convenient to versatile and accessible locations. The sunshine state boasts some of Australia’s most enviable white beaches, tropical rainforests, deserts, swamps, green meadows, dry grassland, sleepy towns, cosmopolitan cityscapes, and contemporary and historical architecture.

Screen Queensland offers a bespoke, concierge service second to none. Staffed by highly knowledgeable and experienced screen professionals, Screen Queensland provides expertise and assistance across incentives, physical production, locations and marketing ­— working hand-in-hand with productions from point of initial enquiry through to acquittal.

JACQUI FEENEY
CEO

NAOMI WENCK
Head of Production Attraction

incentives@screenqld.com.au
screenqueensland.com.au
+61 7 3248 0500

The agency offers:

  • physical production liaison
  • advice on state and federal incentives and co-production ventures
  • advice on local crew recruitment
  • location breakdowns
  • tonal and bespoke location packages
  • liaison with local government authorities and councils
  • Brisbane and Cairns studio access for filming and production services.

STUDIOS IN QUEENSLAND

  • Screen Queensland Studios, Brisbane has  two air-conditioned sound stages both 32,291sq ft x 32.6ft h (3,000 m2 x 7m h)
  • Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns has one  brand new air-conditioned sound stage – 11,517sq ft (1,070 m2)

Village Roadshow Studios offers nine sound stages up to 262 x 154 x 59 ft (80 x 47 x 18m)and three purpose-built water tanks, including the largest in Australia.

Production Attraction Incentive
Benefits

The Queensland Government via Screen Queensland offers a Production Attraction Incentive for productions with a minimum spend of AU$3.5 million within the state.

A further incentive is available from the City of Gold Coast to productions that spend a minimum of AU$750,000 in the region.

These incentives can be used in conjunction with the Australian Government’s Location Offset, Producer Offset and PDV Offset.

Eligibility

Incentives are determined on the economic, cultural, tourism and community benefits a production will bring to Queensland. Eligible productions may include feature films, feature documentaries, telemovies and television series (including reality, drama, animation and mini-series) and similar digital productions.

Visit the Screen Queensland website for further information.

Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive
Benefits

Screen Queensland’s 15 per cent PDV Incentive is the most competitive on the eastern coast of Australia, available to productions that use Queensland post-production services.

Eligibility

PDV work completed in Queensland with a minimum AU$250,000 QPE on PDV elements.

Visit the Screen Queensland website for further information.

State Payroll Tax Rebate
Benefits

Available to productions that have paid the 4.75 to 4.95 per cent Queensland Payroll Tax.

Eligibility

For projects with a minimum spend of AU$3.5 million in the state.

Visit the Screen Queensland website for further information.

 

The Revolving Film Financing Fund (RFFF)
Benefits

Provides secured loans to cash-flow the Producer Offset, distribution guarantees and pre-sales. The applicable interest rate is half (50 per cent) the 90-day Bank Bill Swap Rate with a flat 5.5 per cent Administration and Legal fee making it an extremely competitive option.

Eligibility
Regional Incentive
Benefits

A grant of up to AU$100,000 is available.

Eligibility

For eligible productions that film in regional and remote areas of Queensland.

Location and Scouting Assistance
Benefits

Screen Queensland’s location scouting assistance can help producers find the perfect location. Myriad location options are available, including some of Australia’s most enviable white beaches, tropical rainforests, deserts, swamps, lush green meadows, dry grasslands, sprawling cityscapes, sleepy towns and historical architecture.

Eligibility

By application.

Further information:
Screen Queensland website
Locations Gallery

Official Treaty Co‑productions
Benefits

Screen Queensland also supports Official Treaty Co‑productions and is ready to talk to you about the benefits of working with Queensland producers including the advantage of both state and federal incentives (including Screen Australia’s 40 per cent Producer Offset).

Eligibility

Please see Screen Australia’s requirements for Official Co‑productions.

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  • Aquaman
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  • Eden
  • Elvis
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  • Land of Bad
  • Ticket to Paradise
  • Thirteen Lives
  • Thor: Ragnarok