Established as part of the City of Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Film Commission provides expert industry advice on financial incentives, introductions to our internationally recognised crew and a pathway to essential government agencies. We offer a diverse range of spectacular locations, state-of-the-art facilities and fast-tracked permit approvals to help your project run smoothly. Home to some of the most renowned filming locations, we are now one of the most sought-after destinations for local, interstate and international screen productions. We are your one stop shop for screen production on Australia’s Gold Coast – Make Believe It Here.
SCREEN ATTRACTION PROGRAM – FINANCIAL INCENTIVE
Benefits
The incentive is agreed prior to the production being undertaken on the Gold Coast.
The incentive is paid on completion of the Gold Coast component of the project following the contracted delivery of evidence confirming Gold Coast expenditure.
Eligibility
– Feature films, television programs (including drama, documentaries, factual, reality, entertainment series), games, animation, SVOD and online content
– Applicants can be from production or post- production companies, games, animation and VFX studios
– The production and/or post production office of the program must be located on the Gold Coast
– A minimum Gold Coast production or post‑production expenditure of AU$750,000
– 50% of total crew roles sourced from the Gold Coast
– Applications must be made prior to the completion of pre‑production
Value of Gold Coast Expenditure Funding Amount (AU)
AU$750,000 to $2 million $50,000
AU$2 million to $5 million $60,000
AU$5 million to $10 million $75,000
AU$10 million to $20 million $100,000
AU$20 million to $30 million $150,000
AU$30 million to $50 million $200,000
Over AU$50 million $250,000
Contacts:
Gina Black, Screen Industry Advisor | E: gblack@goldcoast.qld.gov.au | P: +61 418 855 404
General Email for Gold Coast Film Commission E: film@goldcoast.qld.gov.au