This support is available to projects that fill the following criteria: 

• Have a genuine interest in filming in Queensland 
• Long-form (features and series) projects from interstate and international production companies 
• Projects prior to commencement of pre-production and prior to, or during, financing 
• Projects that have a Queensland Production Expenditure (QPE) of at least AUD$1 million. 

Projects outside of these criteria may be considered at the discretion of Screen Queensland. 

Through our Locations Scouting Assistance, productions can receive: 

• Script breakdowns 
• Locations presentations 
• Financial assistance for a locations scout hosted by Screen Queensland 
  • support may include costs associated with vehicle hire, accommodation, flights, boat surveys and the contracting of a local location manager
• Production liaison with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) including Councils and State bodies such as Queensland Police Service (QPS), Department of Transit and Main Roads, etc. 

Support is provided at the discretion of Screen Queensland and may not include all of the above. 

Apply for our Location Scouting Assistance through the link above. Prospective applicants can preview the form before submission.  

Applicants need to supply: 

• Production details including synopsis, summary, project type, production dates etc
• A script and/or detailed treatment 
• A budget top sheet with a separate column noting the Screen Queensland ask
• The CV and position titles of any key creatives and/or cast 
• Requirements and attending scouting group personnel information 
• If applicable, Certificate of Incorporation, Option Agreement, Writer Agreement and/or Producer/Co-Producer Agreements. 

• Funding Guidelines 
• Terms of Trade