In Australia, location services are offered by AusFILM and the state film agencies. Freelance location searchers can also be contracted and are listed in the major directories Encore Directory and The Production Book. See Production Resources for further contacts.

The AFC's handout Information for Filmmakers can be downloaded as a PDF below, or you can browse through the information online.

• ACT Film and Television Council
  The ACT Film and Television Council is the ACT's peak professional film and television industry body, representing organisations and practitioners in the region. The website features events, news, services directory and information about filming in the Nation's Capital. The Council's industry development is proudly assisted by the Australian Capital Territory Government.
  http://www.aftv.com.au
  
  
• Ausfilm
  Ausfilm is a representative body for the Australian film, television and commercial industry, promoting Australia worldwide as a destination for screen production. It provides information to overseas producers about locations, cast and crew, studios, technicians and creative talent, as well as government regulations, tax incentives and legal and financial issues. Ausfilm is a collaboration of over 60 private sector companies, Australia's seven state film agencies, Austrade and the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA).
  http://www.ausfilm.com.au
  
  
• Australian Film and Stills Locations Management Services
  Filmlocations. Australian film locations service working in film and television production.
  http://www.filmlocations.com.au
  
  
• Famous Locations
  We have and deliver information on 1000s of Famous Locations across the world linked to the greatest movies, TV shows, actors and directors. We are always looking for new information and images. Check out our comprehensive database driven website, you're sure to find many items of interest.
  http://www.famouslocations.com
  
  
• Film and TV Association of the Northern Territory (FATANT)
  FATANT is the only organisation in the NT which represents professional production companies and independent film and television producers working in the Territory. FATANT was established in 2002 to promote the professional skills and facilities available within the Northern Territory, to help develop independent film and TV industry infrastructure.
  http://www.fatant.net.au
  
  
• Film Ballarat Hepburn & Beyond
  Film Ballarat Hepburn & Beyond is a proactive initiative to promote film and television production in regional Victoria. Filming is backed by strong community support, easy access to locations and the advantages of co-operation between six film-friendly Councils. All this within close proximity to Melbourne.
  http://www.filmballarathepburnandbeyond.com.au
  
  
• Film Broken Hill
  As one of the five regional offices in New South Wales Film Broken hill identifies resources for the filmmaker including the services of crew ,facilities, transport, incentives, climate & travel conditions. The site also includes a photographic locations gallery.
  http://www.filmbrokenhill.com/
  
  
• Film Central NSW
  A short distance from Sydney, Film Central NSW offers locations ranging from mountains, forests, lakes and rivers, heritage streetscapes and architecture, racing tracks, industrial sites, mines, foreign country lookalike locations, rail lines and rolling stock, vintage aircraft, historic motor vehicles and horse-drawn vehicles.
  http://www.filmcentralnsw.com
  
  
• Film Commission HQ
  Film Commission HQ provides quick answers to media professionals looking for information about shooting locations and local media expertise.
  http://www.filmcommissionhq.com
  
  
• Film Hunter
  Film Hunter coordinates all on-location production in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Visit the site to view some of the diverse Hunter locations immortalised in films such as the Matrix Reloaded, Bootman, Oscar and Lucinda, 15 Amore and Young Einstein.
  http://www.filmhunter.com.au
  
  
• Film Illawarra
  Film Illawarra works with five regional councils in NSW to promote the region as a potential film location, and to facilitate the work of filmmakers. The website provides a database of locations and resources, as well as details about local film policy, and information about the local film scene.
  http://www.filmillawarra.org.au
  
  
• Film Victoria
  Film Victoria is a government agency that provides leadership and assistance for film, television and digital media production in Victoria. The agency develops and invests in both projects and people, and promotes Victoria as a centre for production nationally and internationally. Film Victoria provides filmmakers with assistance and information on locations, permits, immigration, customs, taxation, unions and the studios and facilities. Two incentive funds are available to encourage film and television producers to bring their projects to Victoria. Film Victoria offers a range of programs to assist filmmakers with content creation, production investment and professional development. It also supports cross-platform development between the traditional and new media sectors in niche markets such as animation and game innovation. Details and guidelines for all Film Victoria programs and incentives can be found on the Film Victoria website.
  http://www.film.vic.gov.au/
  
  
• Films and casting Temple
  Australian companies servicing Indian productions in Australia.
  http://www.filmsandcastingtemple.com/consultancy/consultancy.html
  
  
• Location Guide
  A free online resource to help globe-hunting producers track down the best-suited locations with services to match their budget. The site was created in response to an overwhelming demand from suscribers of The Location Guide, an international resources directory now in its fifth year of publication. Produced by Emap (which also publishes Screen International, Le Film Francais, shots, Broadcast and The Production Guide) the site aims to create an international web-based community that makes the world more accesible to producers.
  http://thelocationguide.com/
  
  
• Maitland Reel Appeal
  Database of Maitland businesses and film professionals keen to sell Maitland to the world as a film hot spot.
  http://www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/reelappeal
  
  
• New South Wales Film and Television Office (FTO)
  The FTO offers support for project development, production finance and industry and audience activities such as festivals, conferences and training programs in New South Wales. Established and emerging talent is actively supported through initiatives such as the Aurora Script Workshops, Young Filmmakers Fund, Digital Visual FXScheme and the New Feature Film Writers Scheme. A Regional Filming Fund was established to support the cost of productions filming outside the Sydney metropolitan region. The FTO also provides a wide range of services to local and visiting filmmakers on all facets of local production, including comprehensive listings and expert advice on technical and creative talent, locations, production facilities and methods of operation. New South Wales offers payroll tax rebates for certain productions and post-production via the Film and Television Industry Attraction Fund.
  http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au
  
  
• Northern Rivers Screenworks
  Screenworks is the screen industries gateway organisation for the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The site includes a directory of practitioners, location services, e-newsletter, events and blogs.
  http://www.screenworks.com.au
  
  
• Northern Territory Film Office (NT Film Office)
  The Northern Territory Film Office, established in 2004, aims to advance the development of the film, television and new media industries in the Territory, and provides advice to the Northern Territory Government on all matters relating to the industries. The office has a limited funding capability targeted at the professional development of the Territory's independent producers. The office provides comprehensive and regularly updated information on film production services available in the NT, including world-class professional freelance crew. They also offer, in partnership with the Northern Territory Tourist Commission, advice and assistance to film productions wishing to shoot in the Territory, and markets the Territory's unique tropical and central desert film locations. They can help with a range of support and research services including assistance on identifying specific locations, cultural protocols, levels of access, and logistics. The office works closely with, and offers advice and assistance to, state and federal film agencies wishing to support production activity in the NT.
  http://www.filmoffice.nt.gov.au
  
  
• Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC)
  The Queensland Government's PFTC helps local filmmakers to get their ideas on screen, attracts production to Queensland, and celebrates an active screen culture across the state. The PFTC helps filmmakers create, market, develop, finance and produce their ideas for the screen through 10 permanent schemes of assistance. Additionally, the PFTC offers development and production initiatives for new and emerging filmmakers to partner with broadcasters to create short film and television projects. Globally, the PFTC markets Queensland's stunning locations, talented crew, world-class facilities and the government's financial incentives to attract producers and production companies to film in Queensland. Crew rates are also included on the website. To build a vibrant screen culture, the PFTC offers a range of events and programs throughout the year. The PFTC stages the annual Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) and hosts the annual Warner Roadshow Studios Queensland New Filmmakers Awards.
  http://www.pftc.com.au/
  
  
• Paddy McHugh.com
  Paddy McHugh provides research and on the ground back-up facilities to film crews and photographers operating in remote areas of outback Australia.
  http://www.paddymchugh.com
  
  
• ScreenACT
  ScreenACT is the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Office of Film, Television and Digital Media. ScreenACT aims to advance the capability and professionalism of these industry sectors in Canberra and the region, and to promote the ACT and surrounding area as a filming location. The agency liaises with organisations and persons of interest to the industry sectors.
  http://www.screenact.act.gov.au/
  
  
• ScreenLinks – Mid North Coast/Armidale NSW
  ScreenLinks (formerly Film Mid North Coast Armidale) is the NSW regional film office for the Mid North Coast and Armidale regions, representing the local film, TV and screen media industry. As well as promoting the area as a place to film, ScreenLinks is working to support and expand the local screen industry and to develop training opportunities in the region. The site includes a directory of location services and practitioners, and an industry e-newsletter.
  http://www.screenlinks.org
  
  
• ScreenWest
  ScreenWest, an agency of the Western Australian Government, seeks to advance Western Australia as a competitive, creative, and culturally distinctive centre for screen production. The full range of ScreenWest's funding schemes and one off special initiatives can be accessed via the ScreenWest website at www.screenwest.com.au http://www.screenwest.com.au/ and to be alerted to new ScreenWest initiatives register for the newsletter, Screen Online on the ScreenWest website homepage. Western Australia offers spectacular and versatile film locations spanning temperate, tropical and arid climates and the state is renowned for crystal clear blue skies and long days of brilliant sunshine. ScreenWest has an extensive image library to help you discover the perfect location for your next shoot.
  http://www.screenwest.com.au
  
  
• SHOOTINGONLOCATION.COM
  SHOOTINGONLOCATION is a Pre-production research tool for filmmakers worldwide. Information is presented visually as monthly climate and geography maps, and as climate diagrams for over 5,500 weather stations around the world. These diagrams show average values for climate conditions over the year, providing a clear indication of seasonal variations in weather patterns. Search tools enable subscribers to find information about a specific place or region. Alternatively they can input requirements in terms of climate and geography and view maps that indicate areas of the world where those conditions are found. Research can be stored online in customised project folders for easy retrieval.
  http://www.shootingonlocation.com
  
  
• South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
  The SAFC provides financial assistance for the development and production of films and videos, promotes the South Australian film industry and its services, develops the creative talent base, and operates production and sound mixing facilities. The studio and sound mixing theatres attract business from the rest of Australia and overseas and include production offices for independent production companies. South Australia offers a payroll tax exemption based on the economic benefit to the state.
  http://www.safilm.com.au
  
  
• The Location Guide
  The Location Guide, started in 1997 has historically sold to over 87 countries worldwide and we do a controlled circulation of 1000 copies that go to a) production executives at the major film studios in LA (Warner Bros, Paramount, Dreamworks, Fox, Columbia, Disney etc..) as well as other producers world wide who control multi -destination location shoots both in film, TV and commercials.
  http://www.thelocationguide.com/login/
  
  
• Zoot Film Tasmania
  A resource for local, interstate and overseas production companies who are interested in filming in Tasmania and need to find current information on locations, cast, crew and other film-related services available.
  http://www.zoot.net.au/
  
  

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