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Ausfilm is a membership organisation that brings together Australia's screen businesses and government agencies to promote Australia as a destination for international film and TV production. It is aimed at two audiences: international film and TV makers looking for a production destination, and Australian screen businesses and government partners looking to connect with that inbound work. It operates offices in both Sydney and Los Angeles, so it functions as a single point of contact between the global screen industry and the Australian production sector.
What Ausfilm actually does
Its core activity is promotion and connection rather than production itself. Ausfilm markets Australia's incentives, facilities, locations and crew to overseas producers, and connects those producers with Australian companies and government partners who can deliver the work.
Because it is a membership organisation, its members are Australian screen businesses and government agencies rather than individual filmmakers. The practical effect for an international producer is that Ausfilm acts as a directory and introduction service into that member network.
The main resources on the site
The site is organised around the questions a producer asks when evaluating a location:
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Tax Incentives | Australia's screen grants and tax rebates |
| Australian Screen Businesses | Production companies and government partners to work with |
| Locations | A library of Australian film locations for scouting |
| Sound Stages | Major Australian studio complexes and their facilities |
| Australian Talent | Crew and talent based in Australia |
| Filmography | Productions shot in Australia |
| News | Industry news, media releases and a video magazine |
The incentives area is supported by downloadable factsheets, including a Screen Incentives Factsheet, a Post/Sound/Music/VFX Incentives Factsheet, and a Visas Factsheet. These are the most concrete starting points if you are assessing whether Australia works financially for a project.
Who it is for
- International film and TV producers deciding where to shoot, who need incentives information, locations, studio space and local partners in one place.
- Australian screen businesses that want visibility with inbound international productions.
- Government agencies involved in attracting production to Australia.
If you are an individual filmmaker looking for funding or a grant for your own project, this is not that kind of organisation — its focus is inward international production and the Australian businesses that service it.
How to use it
Start with the factsheets if your question is financial, since incentives usually determine whether a location is viable. Move to Locations and Sound Stages if you are scouting. Use Australian Screen Businesses when you need a local production partner or a government contact.
The site also offers a Subscribe option and a membership section covering benefits and services, so if you want ongoing updates or are considering joining as a business, those are the relevant entry points. For direct contact, Ausfilm lists a Sydney phone line (+61 2 9383 4192) and a US line (+1 310 229 2362).