Australian expertise has been utilized on many film and television projects. It is no surprise that it is an international production centre given the benefits on offer:
- It has skilled and experienced personnel
- The filmmaking infrastructure is sophisticated
- The vast continent offers diverse urban and rural locations
- The multicultural population speaks English
- Weather conditions suit filmmaking (and deliver lifestyle benefits)
- Telecommunication, transport, and other networks are well-developed
- The economic and political landscape is secure
- State and federal authorities are keen to foster the film business
International productions either shot and/or completed post-production and VFX work in Australia can be found here.
Also included are international co-productions, including some specific exceptions for studio-backed Australian material such as 'Happy Feet' and 'Moulin Rouge' which are majority-financed offshore and/or access the Producer Offset.