Film Office & Commission
Sunshine Coast Council (Film Sunshine Coast)
Sunshine Coast Council is the film-friendly local government for Queensland's Sunshine Coast region, issuing permits for commercial filming (including drones) on council land and supporting screen industry attraction through its Film Sunshine Coast resources for filmmakers, TV producers, location managers and crew. The region's screen sector is also supported by the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective and Screen Queensland.
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 & comparisonNo direct council financial incentive; provides filmmaker support, permitting for filming on council land, and location/supplier connections. Directs productions to Screen Queensland for funding. Screen-friendly council designation.
Official incentive details