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The Pursuit of Love filmed on location in Bristol, Bath and Paris, France
The aristocratic comedy about love and friendship by Nancy Mitford has been adapted into a 3 x 60 minute drama for the BBC. The series was one of the first high-end dramas to begin filming after lockdown and shot in…
Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adds Jacob Elordi to the cast
Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to bring is version of Mary Shelley’s famed character to Netflix, enlisting the help of a star-studded cast. In addition to Oscar Isaac and scream queen Mia Goth, Netflix revealed today that Jacob…
Screen Australia welcomes new CEO Deidre Brennan
Today Screen Australia announced the instatement of their new CEO Deidre Brennan. With a wealth of experience across the local and international screen sector, Brennan will bring her expertise to ensuring the sustainability and growth of Australia’s unique screen industry.…
Survivor UK relaunch films in Dominican Republic
Competition show Survivor UK returned after two decades off air on 28 October. Filmed in the Dominican Republic, the series follows 18 competitors stuck on an island and tasked with the challenge of finding food, water, shelter and fire for…
Netflix series Desert King begins production in Australia
Marking the biggest series to be filmed in South Australia, Netflix announced the beginning of production on Desert King. The joint production between Easy Tiger and Ronde, created by Tim Lee and Ben Davies, will be helmed by director Greg…
New South Wales government plans “devastating” cuts to local screen industry
Significant cuts to the local New South Wales screen industry will be made in the coming state budget. The local government confirmed programmes such as Made in NSW, the Digital Games Development Rebate Programme , the Post Digital and Visual…
Season 2 of Netflix’s Heartbreak High underway with new castmates announced
After a climactic cliff-hanging finale, Australian shot and set Heartbreak High is underway with filming for season 2, with Netflix announcing 2 new cast members. Hartley High will welcome Sam Rechner playing country boy Rowan Callaghan alongside Kartanya Maynard taking…
Australia launches new industry guild
The Australian Location Managers Guild (ALMG) launched last month with a website promoting the efforts and skills of the location department in bringing projects to screen. As the local industry continues to change over the years, the new ALMG is…
Screen Queensland announces new head of content
Tanya Ellen has been announced as Screen Queensland’s newest head of content, taking over from former head Mags Scholes. With past creative and commercial experience, Ellen will lead development and funding programmes, increasing the number and diversity of local projects…
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Australia
Australia saw production soar during the pandemic as the country was deemed a safe destination for filming. Recent productions include Thor: Love and Thunder, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, Blacklight starring Liam Neeson and Escape from Spiderhead. Australia has enjoyed a boom…
China
International production companies appear to be more interested in Chinese locations as a way of accessing its lucrative domestic market, rather than being driven by an interest in exotic filming locations. China is not thought of as being a particularly…
Fiji
The Fiji islands offer a growing film production industry and breathtaking film locations that can double for many other countries. Visiting film crews can take advantage of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, tropical rainforests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Fiji has…
Hawaii
Hawaii’s variety of tropical settings from lush landscapes to arid volcanic geology, sea cliffs, dense jungle, idyllic beaches, world class resorts and unique blend of architecture attracts everything from advertising work to high-end feature films and long-running TV series. A…
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Tasmania: Television Development Fund
Tasmania: Feature Film Fund
Tasmania: Factual and Light Entertainment Fund
Tasmania: Production Investment Fund
South Australia: Production Incentive
ABC TV ARTS Documentary Feature Fund Initiative
Regional Filming Fund (RFF)
The Regional Filming Fund offsets costs associated with shooting in regional areas of NSW. Regional NSW is defined as all areas in NSW outside the Sydney Metro area (excluding the ACT).
Screen NSW: Production Finance
An interstate production company must spend at least 80% of the total budget in NSW. International co-productions with an interstate production company must spend at least 80% of the total Australian budget in NSW. The 50/80% requirement will be relaxed…
Screen NSW: Slate Development Loan
The Slate Development Loan program offers interest free loans for slate development to NSW production companies. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Screen NSW: Advanced Development Fund
Advanced Development contributes towards later stage draft and non-draft costs to complete financing where a strong interest has already been established in the marketplace.