Regional Australia

Screen Industry in Regional Australia

The classic Australian screen aesthetic is distinctly rural. Australia’s most successful big screen offerings – think Crocodile Dundee, Australia and Mad Max – tend to use our unique ecology as a point of difference. It’s made the outback Australia’s most compelling tourist attraction; an almost mystical place that draws in tourists from all over the world.

Despite this, the Australian screen production industry has historically been based in metro areas. Regional, remote and rural areas have been used almost exclusively for sets, with production crews shipping in, filming, and shipping out again.

But there’s change in the air.

From our blog: 5 Exciting Regional Destinations for the Screen Industry in Australia

The Australian film and TV industry is beginning to realise that regional, remote and rural areas have more to offer than just their beautiful backdrops. Production space is more cost-effective, competition is less intense, and a deep well of regional talent has until now remained untapped.

This exceptional regional talent pool is ready to play an ever-growing part in this world leading industry.

As many rural economies transition away from traditional industries, an incredible opportunity is presented to regional communities, screen industry organisations and talented individuals alike: the chance to be part of newly minted regional film and TV hubs.

At Grapevine Jobs we champion regional Australia as a destination for the screen industry. We’re passionate about pairing film and TV organisations with talented people in rural areas, of which there are many. And unlike more generic job platforms, we focus exclusively on the Australian screen industry, partnering with film and TV organisations to deliver the latest and greatest job opportunities direct to you.

Perhaps you’re a screenwriter in Darwin, a VFX expert in Coffs Harbour, or a sound engineer in Byron Bay. Maybe you’re a budding television producer in Alice Springs, a production coordinator in Broome, or an editor in Burnie. You might be a talented suburbanite looking for a more quiet, relaxed and affordable lifestyle. You could be a country kid looking for a career path in a fun, creative and exciting industry. No matter whether your skills or passions lie in production, crew work, VFX & animation, post-production or broadcasting, there are an increasing number of regional opportunities being made available throughout Australia.

Cairns costume designers, Broken Hill broadcast leads, Mildura modellers, Toowoomba technical artists and Geraldton graphic designers, the list goes on.

If you’re excited by the thought of being part of the next Australian blockbuster, if you’re looking for a job that doubles as a creative outlet, or if you enjoy the unique challenges that roles in film and TV serve up, a career in the Australian screen industry might be for you. And if you are excited by the thought of working in a regional, rural or remote setting, you’ve come to exactly the right place.

It’s time for the Australian screen industry to enjoy a seachange or treechange. And you can play a part in helping it make the move.