Screen Queensland
Screen Queensland is the state government screen agency and its competitive financial incentives are matched by a winning combination of diverse locations, expert crew, world-class studios and renowned post-production facilities.
The state is currently home to three studio complexes: Screen Queensland Studios, Brisbane; and the Gold Coast’s Village Roadshow Studios and Pinnacle Films Studios. Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns will be operational in early 2024, opening up tropical Far North Queensland to productions. All studios are based within close proximity to international airports.
Queensland’s studio network optimises access to diverse and accessible locations. The sunshine state boasts some of Australia’s most enviable white beaches, tropical rainforests, deserts, swamps, green meadows, dry grassland, sprawling cityscapes, sleepy towns 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.
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 sound stages, both 3,000 sq metres (32,291 sq ft)
– Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns will include one sound stage of 1,070 sq metres (11,517 sq ft)
– Village Roadshow Studios offers nine sound stages, up to 3,716 sq metres (40,000 sq ft), and three purpose-built water tanks, including the largest in Australia
– Pinnacle Films Studios features three sound stages from 753 sq metres (8,105 sq ft.) to 1,5531 sq metres (16,480 sq ft)
Production Attraction Incentive
BenefitsThe 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
Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive
BenefitsScreen 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.
EligibilityPDV work completed in Queensland with a minimum AU$250,000 QPE on PDV elements.
Further information:
SQ – Post, Digital and Visual Effects Incentive
State Payroll Tax Rebate
BenefitsAvailable to productions that have paid the 4.75 per cent Queensland Payroll Tax.
EligibilityFor projects with a minimum spend of AU$3.5 million in the state.
Further information:
SQ – State Payroll Tax Rebate
The Revolving Film Financing Fund (RFFF)
BenefitsProvides 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.
EligibilityScreen Finance Fund
BenefitsProvides investment funding of up to AU$850,000.
EligibilityFor productions led by Queensland creatives in key roles, that are filmed and/or post-produced in the state.
Regional Incentive
BenefitsA grant of up to AU$100,000 is available.
EligibilityFor eligible productions that film in regional and remote areas of Queensland.
Location and Scouting Assistance
BenefitsBy application.
Further information:
SQ – Location Scouting & Assistance
Official Treaty Co-productions
BenefitsPlease see Screen Australia’s requirements for Official Co-Productions.
- Elvis
- Ticket to Paradise
- Thirteen Lives
- Spiderhead
- Young Rock S1 & 2
- Joe vs Carole
- Irreverent
- Godzilla vs Kong
- Nautilus
- Thor: Ragnarok
