Support for the screen industry in Queensland

The screen industry in Queensland is a major contributor to the Queensland economy. It provides jobs for skilled Queenslanders and diverse business opportunities for sole traders, suppliers and service providers.

Defining the screen industry

The screen industry includes a wide range of practitioners and businesses involved in:

  • film and series production and post-production (such as live-action, animated, scripted and documentary formats for a variety of platforms)
  • games development and new interactive technology experiences (such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR))
  • support services to the industry, including catering, equipment hire, construction, travel management, financial and legal services, transport, talent representation, publicity, distribution and event management (such as film festivals and conferences).

There are many career opportunities in Queensland’s fast-growing screen industry and a variety of entry points into the sector.

Screen Queensland industry support

Screen Queensland is the state government-owned agency investing in locally made films, series and digital games and attracting international and interstate production and post-production.

Screen Queensland runs career-building initiatives around the state and supports film festivals and industry events such as Screen Forever, Asia Pacific Screen Awards and the AACTA Awards and Festival. Screen Queensland also operates Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane and Cairns.

The following programs and initiatives are available to screen businesses, including sole traders.

Note: Support programs for the screen industry are also offered by the Australian Government through Screen Australia.

General support

  • Screen Queensland delivers and supports short-term programs designed to up-skill screen practitioners. Programs are often delivered in partnership with industry experts and organisations.

    Enterprise and capital grants funding has also been made available to small-to-medium screen businesses to expand their operations.

    Short-term, paid placements on Screen Queensland-supported projects provide career guidance and on-the-job training from industry veterans to open career pathways and expand industry capacity. Emerging games developers can apply for internships with leading local studios when available, while the  Attachment Program talent pool is open to emerging crew to be considered for film and series productions.

    Find out more about Screen Queensland initiatives.

  • Screen Queensland runs accessible in-person and online industry events throughout the year, connecting emerging and mid-career screen practitioners with industry leaders and key decision-makers to share knowledge, build connections and upskill the local sector.

    Flagship events include In the Frame: Screen Queensland Practitioners Forum held annually in Brisbane and Cairns, In Conversation events with award-winning directors and producers, and informal networking events in key production hubs including the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Far North Queensland.

    In addition, the screen agency delivers a year-round program of workshops, masterclasses and courses to grow screen practitioners’ practical experience and capability to build capacity across the sector.

    Find out about events, workshops and courses.

  • Screen Queensland’s crew and suppliers directories are used by producers to source local film, television and digital media professionals and production support services.

Incentives, grants and funds

Screen Queensland runs a range of incentives, grants and funds to support local and attracted film, series, online productions and digital games to be made in Queensland, as well as programs to support a vibrant screen culture across the state and assist local practitioners with opportunities to secure market leads.

The agency provides support for locally-made projects from initial concepts through to production and release including:

  • Screen Queensland also provides highly competitive incentives and rebates for local and attracted (interstate and international) film and series production, as well as games development.

    Projects must meet local expenditure and employment thresholds.

    There are additional incentives available for regional projects.

More information

Find out more about screen industry opportunities by:

Contact us

Screen Queensland can help with enquiries about its programs, but recommends that you first check relevant eligibility and other application requirements via the Screen Queensland website.

Email: screenqld@screenqld.com.au

Phone: +61 7 3248 0500

Note: Screen Queensland is unable to provide industry contacts or assess projects outside of the official application process.