Policy & Incentives
This section includes information regarding regional film policies, permit application procedures and financial incentives available at local, state and federal levels.
Local film policies
- Baw Baw Shire Council
The Baw Baw Shire Council fully supports and encourages filming activities in the region. Council must also protect its interests and assets and promote the reputation and profile of the Baw Baw Shire including its geographical, environmental, social and heritage assets. Council therefore asks film crews to download and complete an Event Application Form in order for the relevant permits, processes and arrangements to be made before the filming begins. The Event Application Form is attached and Council's Tourism and Marketing Officer can also be contacted on +61 3 5624 2522 or via e-mail
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karen.whitaker-taylor@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au - Bass Coast and Phillip Island
check back soon for Policy document
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f.angarane@basscoast.vic.gov.au
www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ - Wellington Shire
Wellington Shire Policy Draft Document. This document pretty much says everything that the Wellington Shire wants but whilst still in Draft Wellington Shire reserves the right to make amendments if necessary.
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frankn@wellington.vic.gov.au
wellington.vic.gov.au
Financial incentives
State Government
- Film Victoria - Programs and Initiatives
Both the Victorian and Federal governments vigorously support the film and television industry through various financial incentives. The Victorian Government has two financial incentive funds designed to attract productions to the State and the Federal Government offers a refundable film tax offset plus two tax concession schemes.
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film.vic.gov.au/www/html/717-funding--incentives.asp - Film Victoria's production attraction incentives
Film Victoria offers a suite of 19 funding programs that can support your talent, your project and your business.
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film.vic.gov.au/www/html/579-incentives.asp
Federal Government
- DEWHA - Film - Australian Screen Production Incentive
Available through the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA): http://www.arts.gov.au/film/australian_screen_production_incentive
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www.arts.gov.au/film
