Film Office & Commission
Gold Coast Film Commission (City of Gold Coast)
The Gold Coast Film Commission, launched in August 2023 by the City of Gold Coast, is Australia's only local-government film commission in the AFCI. Through the City Economy team it offers the Screen Attraction Program (local financial incentives independent of federal and Screen Queensland funding) and the Screen Access Program for local suppliers. Services include incentive advice, crew introductions, fast-tracked filming permit approvals, and pathways to state and federal screen agencies.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 30-40% federal + state top-ups
- Credit type
- Refundable Tax Offset
- Min. spend
- AUD 500K (PDV); AUD 20M (Location Offset)
Figures describe the Australia program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Australia incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonScreen Attraction Program: local-government cash incentive (stackable with federal/state), for projects with min. AU$750,000 Gold Coast production/post spend and 50% of crew roles sourced locally.
Official incentive details