The Queensland Government has confirmed two-year funding of $50 million to secure film and television projects for the state.
It said that, in 2025–26, Screen Queensland supported 117 projects and generated an estimated $541.8 million in direct Queensland production spending.
This led to more than 6600 job opportunities in the state.
The $50 million announced on the weekend is on top of the $9.8 million in annual base funding for Screen Queensland and $9.9 million to operate Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane.
The Screen Queensland Studios Brisbane has been operating for eight years and has hosted project like Deadloch Season 2, Allen, Honeymoon with Harry, Love and Monsters, Young Rock and Joe Exotic.
The state has also been home to domestic projects including Two Years Later (Paramount Plus), Black Snow S3 (Stan), Fortitude Valley (ABC) and Runner (a thriller starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson).
Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the government was also providing ongoing operational support for Screen Queensland Studios in Cairns.
“Queensland’s screen industry is a significant contributor to our economy, and it showcases our State to audiences across Australia and around the world,” Mr Langbroek said.
“This significant multi-year investment will ensure national and international productions continue to strengthen Queensland’s reputation as a premier screen production destination.
“Screen Queensland will now be able to negotiate a consistent pipeline of screen projects for Queensland across a two-year window to support sustainable careers and business growth.”
