Australian filmmakers explore opportunities in China

Australianfilm production capability will be showcased in China this week during adelegation visit to discuss opportunities for joint projects.

Themission in Beijing and Shanghai aims to generate sales for Australianfilmmakers, identify leads for potential TV and film projects to bring toAustralia and influence the development of early stage projects throughpartnerships and co-productions.

Thisfollows the Turnbull Coalition Government's recent announcement of a $140million Location Incentive to attract more international blockbusters forproduction in Australia, helping to grow the local industry.

TheIncentive, delivered over four years, is estimated to bring in over $260million per year in new foreign investment to the Australian economy and createmore than 3,000 jobs annually for our talented cast and crew.

Australia'sscreen production industry is recognised globally for its creativity,experienced production companies and sophisticated film making infrastructure.As a film location, Australia offers a wide variety of talent, scenic locationsand quality studio facilities, all supported by Government incentives.

Chinaproduces hundreds of feature films each year, has tens of thousands of cinemasand television audiences of hundreds of millions, therefore Australia'sofficial co-production agreement provides great opportunities for our highlyskilled film industry.

TheAustralia-China Film Industry Exchange, organised by Screen Australia andAusfilm in partnership with Austrade, will feature a series of businessroundtables and networking opportunities to strengthen engagement betweenAustralian and Chinese film makers.

Delegatesinclude leaders from state government film and television agencies and seniorrepresentatives from Australia's film production industry, including visualeffects, post production and sound production.