What is Ausfilm?

Ausfilm markets Australia's incentive scheme, locations and capabilities worldwide to attract international film and television production and post-production to Australia.  Ausfilm is a partnership organisation between private industry and government.  It comprises Australia's Federal, State and Territory Governments and 30 private-sector companies.

The professional and knowledgeable Ausfilm team is based in Los Angeles and Sydney and provides the following ten benefits and services to its clients:

  • Australian screen incentives information and advice
  • Guidance on Australian co-production arrangements
  • Locations surveys and pitches tailored to your script/project
  • Confidential briefing about your project to state and territory screen agencies
  • Information about studio complexes, production services and equipment providers
  • Referral service to Australian creative talent, technical and producing personnel
  • Information on post-production, sound design, digital and visual effects capability and facilities
  • Travel fund (restrictions apply)
  • Comparative budget service (restrictions apply)
  • Information on immigration and import regulations and procedures

Ausfilm produces an annual magazine that provides information about Australia's talented screen industry, diverse filming locations and Australia's ability to service all types of international film and television production.  To get your copy of the magazine please email magazine@ausfilm.com.au.

Ausfilm's members are professional, experienced and innovative organisations within Australia's screen industry. Click here to learn more about becoming an Ausfilm member or email membership@ausfilm.com.au to get your Ausfilm Member Recruitment pack.

Ausfilm member companies and state screen agency partners are listed in the Ausfilm Membership directory and can be found here.

Ausfilm is governed by an elected Board and has Executive, Audit, Marketing and Policy Committees to assist in developing and delivering its objectives. Click here for full details (PDF).

Ausfilm is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)

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