Queensland Government Confirms $50 Million Investment in Screen Industry
Brisbane, Queensland — The Queensland Government has announced a two-year, $50 million investment to strengthen the state’s screen industry and secure a pipeline of locally produced film and television projects.
The funding will be delivered through Screen Queensland and is aimed at creating more opportunities for local screen crews, creative professionals and businesses.
The investment builds on Screen Queensland’s existing $9.8 million annual base funding for industry development and capacity-building initiatives. The government will also provide more than $9.9 million through 2028–29 to support the continued operation of Screen Queensland Studios Brisbane.
Queensland has recently hosted a range of major productions, including Two Years Later for Paramount+, Black Snow Season 3 for Stan, Fortitude Valley for the ABC and Runner, a feature film starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.
According to the Queensland Government, Screen Queensland supported 117 projects in 2025–26, generating an estimated $541.8 million in direct Queensland Production Expenditure and more than 6,600 employment opportunities.
Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the multi-year funding would help Queensland remain a major destination for national and international screen productions.
He said the funding would allow Screen Queensland to negotiate a more consistent pipeline of projects, supporting sustainable careers and business growth across the industry.
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney said the organisation would continue building on the sector’s momentum, with support for production, post-production, games and career development.
The government will also continue operational support for Screen Queensland Studios in Cairns, with the aim of attracting productions to Far North Queensland while strengthening local skills, businesses and employment opportunities.
The investment forms part of the Queensland Government’s 10-year arts and culture strategy, Queensland’s Time to Shine, as the state prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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