Acknowledgement of Country
Screen Queensland acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Custodians of Australia. We recognise their 65,000 years of custodianship that pre-dates colonisation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and recognise the cultural and historic connection to land, sea, cosmos (the inclusion of the constellations that are part of a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spiritual and environmental narrative) and community. Screen Queensland is committed to elevating the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners to continue to share their rich cultures and perspectives with the Queensland and global community through screen storytelling. Screen Queensland understands the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and practitioners to be leaders in their own narratives to promote inclusion, collaboration and authenticity. Always was, always will be.
Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns
COMING TO CAIRNS 2024
Picture tropical rainforests, white sandy beaches and remote island oases. Renowned for its stunning on-screen locations, Far North Queensland is soon to boast a state-of-the-art film and TV studio complex to open for business in the Cairns suburb of Portsmith, in early 2024.
Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns will complement Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane in the state’s capital, and other facilities on the Gold Coast.
Motivated by high demand from both Australian and international productions to film in this unique and spectacular part of the world, the new studio complex will house a sound stage and support facilities including production offices, construction, wardrobe, and hair and makeup departments, along with an events space and permanent creative tenancy opportunities.
The 6,500 square metre (69,965sqft) site is situated on a 4.8 hectare (11.9 acres) footprint, ideally located five minutes from the Cairns CBD and 13 minutes from the airport with excellent access to major highways.
CONTACT:
Mark Melrose, Head of Studios and Physical Production
studios@screenqld.com.au
+61 401 965 083
Productions that have filmed in the Cairns and Far North Queensland region include:
- Wizards! (2024)
- Irreverent (2022)
- Puff: Wonders of the Reef (2021)
- David Attenborough's Life in Colour (2021)
- This Little Love of Mine (2021)
- Dive Club (2021)
- Reef Doctors (2013)
- The Straits (2012)
- The Pacific (2010)
- Nim's Island (2008)
- Fool's Gold (2008)
- Sea Patrol (2007 –2011)
- Paradise Found (2003)
- South Pacific (2001)
- The Amazing Race (2001)
- The Thin Red Line (1998)
- Paradise Road (1997)
- Sniper (1993)
