Screen Industry

IF Magazine profiles Chrysaor Studios as a Gold Coast production facility with a difference. As a certified social enterprise film studio, Chrysaor reinvests at least 50 per cent of its profits into building career pathways for emerging filmmakers. T

After two decades in London, Brisbane-born filmmaker Christopher Amos returned to Australia to chase his dream of making feature films with global appeal, and chose the Gold Coast as home base. In this IF feature he makes the case for the region: diverse settings that double convincingly for international locations, significant independent studio facilities, and an exceptional crew. Amos, a filmmaker, journalist and LGBT+ activist whose documentary Hating Peter Tatchell

The Gold Coast Bulletin reports on development plans lodged for a high-tech film studio set to boost the Gold Coast creative industry. The coverage highlights Chrysaor Studios' investment in the local screen sector and the jobs and production activity a purpose-built facility brings to the region.

Chrysaor Studios opened the doors of its Varsity Lakes facility on Friday 3 July 2026 for the Gold Coast Virtual Production Showcase, a free industry event built around a live demonstration of Queensland's only permanent open-access virtual production stage. The afternoon brought the Gold Coast and Brisbane screen community together, from content creators and producers to art directors, students and established filmmakers. At the centre was an interactive demonstration on the

FilmInk introduces Chrysaor Studios, Australia's first social enterprise film studio, located in the heart of the Gold Coast at Varsity Lakes. The 2,100m² state-of-the-art facility is positioned as more than another studio: a blueprint for a screen industry that is ethical, sustainable and built to last. The feature covers the completion of intensive programs with Creative Plus Business and Social Enterprise certification, and the backing of the Queensland Government

FilmInk introduces Chrysaor Studios, Australia's first social enterprise film studio, located in the heart of the Gold Coast at Varsity Lakes. The 2,100m² state-of-the-art facility is positioned as more than another studio: a blueprint for a screen industry that is ethical, sustainable and built to last. The feature covers the completion of intensive programs with Creative Plus Business and Social Enterprise certification, and the backing of the Queensland Government

A new report by the QUT reveals the Gold Coast's remarkable transformation into Australia's leading screen production hub.

Australia's sun-soaked Gold Coast is set to become a major player in the global film industry, thanks to a new 30% Location Offset. This...

A Decade of Progress and a Call for Deeper Investment in LGBTQ Representation

The Australian government supports the film industry through Screen Australia, the federal funding body, and regional screen agencies.

Australia's Queensland state is a filmmaker's paradise. With gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests, and the world-renowned Gold Coast, it's...

Australia's PDV Offset offers significant cost savings, access to top-notch visual effects and post-production talent

For years, documentary producers have navigated a landscape where pay structures were murky, crediting was inconsistent

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In the ever-evolving landscape of screen production, a new discussion paper commissioned by Screen Producers Australia

Study on the Impact of Film and Television Production Incentives in Australia has carved out an economically vibrant niche.