The Queensland Government through Screen Queensland is committed to the development of the state’s burgeoning screen industry through supportive programs, generous incentives and more.
Screen Queensland provides a range of programs and incentives to support local production as well as securing production and post-production activities into Queensland. Screen Queensland also delivers initiatives to build the capacity of local screen practitioners.
Support is available through:
• Production Attraction Incentive – for fully-financed screen projects spending a minimum of AU$3.5 million to undertake production in Queensland.
• Post-Production, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive – a 15% incentive for productions spending a minimum of AU$250,000 on PDV work in Queensland.
• State Payroll Tax Rebate – rebates from OSR on the Payroll Tax paid in Queensland.
• Screen Finance program – for Queensland–led films or series seeking $100,000 or less.
• Development funding – for Queensland–based screen practitioners with ideas that have the potential to excite global audiences and secure market.
• Revolving Film Finance Fund – a lending facility established to cashflow Queensland screen productions and infrastructure projects by way of lending funds secured against Producer Offset, bank guarantees, letters of credit, distribution guarantees, pre-sales or other secure financial instruments.
• Location services – Screen Queensland can assist with script location breakdowns and bespoke location presentations, with scouting services also available for long-form productions (subject to eligibility).
• Crew and facilities directory – to find local film, television and digital media professionals and support services.
“Great crew members, the government is co-operative, there are good tax incentives… but more than anything, you can just get a lot of good work done.” — Ron Howard (Thirteen Lives)
There are many benefits to filming your next project in Queensland including ways to significantly reduce below-the-line costs.
Queensland crew rates and other production costs are competitive with international and Australian locations.
The Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and local councils are working to make Queensland an even more attractive production location through streamlining film approval processes and promoting the cultural and economic benefits of film and television production for the state.
Screen Queensland provides a range of programs and incentives to support local production as well as securing production and post-production activities into Queensland. Screen Queensland also delivers initiatives to build the capacity of local screen practitioners.
Support is available through:
• Production Attraction Incentive – for fully-financed screen projects spending a minimum of AU$3.5 million to undertake production in Queensland.
• Post-Production, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive – a 15% incentive for productions spending a minimum of AU$250,000 on PDV work in Queensland.
• State Payroll Tax Rebate – rebates from OSR on the Payroll Tax paid in Queensland.
• Screen Finance program – for Queensland–led films or series seeking $100,000 or less.
• Development funding – for Queensland–based screen practitioners with ideas that have the potential to excite global audiences and secure market.
• Revolving Film Finance Fund – a lending facility established to cashflow Queensland screen productions and infrastructure projects by way of lending funds secured against Producer Offset, bank guarantees, letters of credit, distribution guarantees, pre-sales or other secure financial instruments.
• Location services – Screen Queensland can assist with script location breakdowns and bespoke location presentations, with scouting services also available for long-form productions (subject to eligibility).
• Crew and facilities directory – to find local film, television and digital media professionals and support services.
“Great crew members, the government is co-operative, there are good tax incentives… but more than anything, you can just get a lot of good work done.” — Ron Howard (Thirteen Lives)
There are many benefits to filming your next project in Queensland including ways to significantly reduce below-the-line costs.
Queensland crew rates and other production costs are competitive with international and Australian locations.
The Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and local councils are working to make Queensland an even more attractive production location through streamlining film approval processes and promoting the cultural and economic benefits of film and television production for the state.
For more information on available incentives and support contact Screen Queensland on: (07) 3248 0500 or visit: www.screenqueensland.com.au