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Zac Efron and Anthony Hayes in Gold, photo by Ian Routledge

FILMING IN SA

Incentives

Gain the benefits of using South Australia for your next production – unique locations, innovative funding incentives, experienced and dedicated crews and flexible, purpose-built studios. The SAFC will work with you to tailor a package that best suits your project.

State Incentives

South Australian state incentives on offer for screen production are:

Find out more about state incentives and eligibility requirements here.

“It’s an industry and the South Australian Government recognises that, so they are right there with you saying ‘OK, what can we do to help?’. You don’t get that in the eastern states.”

— E Bennett Walsh, Executive Producer, Mortal Kombat
E Bennett Walsh, executive producer of Mortal Kombat

Federal Incentives

Federal government financial incentives are administered via Screen Australia.

They include:

On 1 December, 2021 the Australian Government passed changes to the Producer Offset, which come into effect from 2 January, 2022 and apply retroactively for productions that commenced principal photography on or after 1 July, 2021. Find out more here.

Note that the Federal Producer Offset, Location Offset, the Location Incentive and the PDV Offset are mutually exclusive. Therefore, a company is not eligible to claim the Producer Offset for a project if that project has received a final certificate for the Location or PDV Offset. 

For more information about Australia’s Federal incentives visit Screen Australia or Ausfilm.

Local Crews and Industry

The South Australian screen sector features some of the most experienced crew in the country, renowned for their can-do attitude and award-winning results.

The SAFC can put you in touch with location managers, line producers, casting directors, production managers and others to help guide your project with commitment and passion. Their expert knowledge of local environments, conditions and personnel will ensure you get things done on time and within budget.

The SAFC has long-established relationships with local businesses specialising in the provision of equipment hire, legal services, financing, insurance, accounting and more.

Unlock added incentives and maximise the value of your production by co-producing with a local partner. 

Find out more about South Australian Crew & Services.

“The crews were extremely hard working and made it such a rewarding and successful experience.”

— Todd Garner, producer, Mortal Kombat
Todd Garner, producer

Main image: Zac Efron and Anthony Hayes in Gold (2022), photo by Ian Routledge

Adelaide Studios Dolby Premier 7.1 Mixing Theatre, photo by Kelly Barnes

Excellence in post sound

With unmatched acoustics and Dolby’s stamp of approval, the Adelaide Studios Mixing Theatre has earned a reputation for excellence from producers, directors and sound mixers alike.

Image: Adelaide Studios Dolby Certified Mixing Theatre, photo by Kelly Barnes