Location Scouts and Inbounds Program

The program offers long-form footloose productions scouting assistance for location surveys for eligible projects and may include covering some of the costs associated with location surveys including accommodation, domestic flights, vehicle hire and location manager services.

Applications are open to Australian and international individuals or organisations.

Australian applicants must have an ABN.

Applicants to other Screen NSW programs are eligible to apply to this program.

Eligible projects are feature films, telemovies, mini-series, TV series or reality programs.

The program is open to projects prior to commencement of pre-production and prior to or during financing.

For international inbound visits, Screen NSW generally works with AusFilm to facilitate a suitable itinerary, however, enquiries can also be made direct to the Screen NSW Destination Attraction team.

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

• The proposed project is genuinely ‘footloose,' meaning it is not already locked into production in NSW
• The proposed project is likely to create a significant economic benefit for the State in jobs and skills development and boost the profile of NSW worldwide
• Demonstration of a proposed significant spend in NSW
• Track record of the applicant and partners
• The availability of funds
• Alignment with Screen NSW organisational priorities.

Applications for location inbounds and scouting assistance will be considered on a rolling basis at any time during the year.

Assessments will be made by a member of the Screen NSW Production Attraction team. Recommendations will be made in writing to the Senior Manager Production Attraction, who is the final decision maker.

Applicants will be notified of a decision generally three weeks from receipt of the application and provided with any follow up information.

If successful, the applicant must enter into and abide by the terms of an agreement with us, which will include the funding’s deliverables and acquittal requirements. 

Screen NSW also provides production support through liaison with other State Government agencies and local government in line with the NSW Local Government Filming Protocol – ‘Film Friendly’.

Through our location photo database Reel Scout, Screen NSW can prepare location packages for specific projects.

It is our policy that all information provided by applicants for this program is dealt with in strict confidence in accordance with the Screen NSW Privacy Policy.