Screen and game production
Gold Coast Film Commission
A rising force in the global film and television industry
The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier filming destination, offering a world-renowned screen production centre. With our diverse range of easily accessible locations, globally recognised sound stages, water tanks, studio infrastructure, crews, and attractive incentive programs.
I cannot overstate how excited I am about the future, and particularly our future, on the Gold Coast. We came here to make a film and discovered not only a home but also an incredible environment for creativity. Not just for movies - though it’s an unbeatable filmmaking environment - but also visual arts, music, and, of course, the food scene.
Baz Luhrmann
Writer, director, producer
Film locations
We have one of the most biodiverse regions in the entire country
Comprising of countryside locations, kilometres of coastline, rugged mountains and subtropical rainforests teeming with wildlife. The Gold Coast has doubled for iconic locations such as Miami, Los Angeles, Hawaii, France, England, Thailand, and the Colombian jungle. Large scale international productions are choosing the Gold Coast as their primary filming, production, and post-production location.
Filming on the Gold Coast
World-class crews and production facilities
The sector has a high calibre of film production crew with many of them critically acclaimed, receiving both nominations and awards for their craft. And the industry continues to align with tertiary education providers.
The Village Roadshow Studios is one of the largest studio lots in the Southern Hemisphere. Offering world-class film production facilities comprising of 9 sound stages, 3 water tanks, 10 production offices, editing suites, wardrobe, makeup, construction, paint and carpentry workshops.
Our expertise in screen production has grown beyond film and television to other digital media, including game development.
Sector spotlight
$548M
total GVA
in the year ending 2024
11%
forecasted growth
to 2028
Screen Attraction Program
We are committed to helping filmmakers from all over the world bring their stories to life. The City is the only local government organisation in Australia that is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI). We have dedicated screen industry advisors who work closely with industry on everything from screen attraction incentives, crew introductions, and location facilitation.
Explore our live deals and City-led investments
Multi-million dollar investments led by the City of Gold Coast creating economic growth and infrastructure development.
Screen Industry Precinct
The northern Gold Coast screen production opportunity is a greenfield site investment for a major studio complex in Yatala.
Market processScreen
Miami Creative Industries Precinct
An opportunity to repurpose a brownfield site into a hub that supports the growth of creative industries, attracts investment, and provides valuable community benefits.
UpcomingScreen
Gold Coast Arena
A once in a generation opportunity to deliver a world class venue that is driven by demand and supported by lifestyle.
UpcomingEntertainment
HOTA Digital Education, Screen & Production Facility
The screen industry has a prominent role in the Gold Coast economy and has received a significant boost in recent years.
Market processEducation
