Australia

Filming Opportunities

Australia offers one of the world's most competitive screen incentive frameworks — combining federal rebates through Screen Australia with state-level top-ups to maximise your return on qualifying production spend.

Feature Films

Up to 40%

International productions with qualifying Australian spend are eligible for the Location Offset rebate administered by Screen Australia.

  • Minimum AUD $15M qualifying spend
  • Principal photography in Australia
  • Screen Australia registration required

TV Series & Streaming

Up to 20%

Drama series, documentaries and episodic content qualify under the PDV and Location Offset programs with state top-up incentives.

  • Per-episode qualifying spend
  • Screen Australia content classification
  • State top-up rebates available

Commercials & Branded

State Incentives

Each Australian state offers tailored incentives for commercial production and branded content shot on location.

  • No minimum spend threshold at state level
  • Fast-track permit processing available
  • Tourism partnership opportunities

Documentary & Co-Production

Funding + Rebates

Screen Australia funds international co-productions and provides rebates for location-based documentary shoots.

  • Content funding available
  • Access to national archives & institutions
  • Indigenous consultation support provided