Competitive financial incentives include lucrative rebates for post-production, digital and visual effects production (PDV). Diverse NSW locations, experienced crews, world-class facilities and enviable lifestyle are also major attractions for Australian and international producers and directors.
NSW's long and continued investment in the film industry has enabled strong digital capability in PDV and computer-generated imaging (CGI). Sydney is home to world-leading digital creative studios such as Animal Logic and Industrial Light and Magic, opened with support from the NSW Government.
Sydney is also home to the southern hemisphere’s largest end-to-end production facility. This will be complemented by Pacific Bay Resort Studios & Village, on the Mid North Coast, Australia’s first fully integrated feature-film production and post-production complex. Merging advanced virtual studios and sound stages with accommodation and lifestyle facilities, the complex is strategically positioned between Sydney and Byron Bay.
The NSW gaming industry is also growing, on the back of highly skilled programmers, artists, management, administration and marketing professionals, creative hubs and government support.
Key facts
Australia's game development studios generate $226 million in annual revenue
Australia's creative industries contribute $30 billion annually to the economy
82% of Australia's game development income is generated from offshore markets and investment
NSW accounts for 70% of Australia's creative industry exports
42% of creative industry jobs are based in NSW
Almost half of Australia's post-production industry is in NSW
Supporting your move to NSW
Investment NSW connects businesses with a range of services and incentives available to businesses looking to grow.
Grants, rebates, programs and incentives
Investment NSW offers bespoke services to businesses looking to build a presence within NSW.
The team at Investment NSW provides tailored advice on grants, rebates, programs and other incentives your business may be eligible for.
Site identification and development
Whether you need a high-tech lab, an advanced manufacturing facility connected to a university or a greenfield site in regional NSW, we can assist.
We can work with you to establish a presence in a precinct or collaboration area suited to your needs.
In collaboration with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, we provide services to help you find the right accommodation:
- determining the type of accommodation to best meet your businesses requirements
- advice and support regarding opportunities available on Government land (both long and short term)
- support navigating the planning process.
Market intelligence
We can provide tailored information and data, including market intelligence, on our priority sectors.
Connections and introductions
We can introduce you to stakeholders who can support your growth objectives. This may include connecting you to:
- corporate partners
- business chambers
- industry associations
- technology precincts
- research institutes
- government agencies.
Familiarisation visits
We offer curated introductions and virtual visit programs to help you identify local partners, distributors, industry stakeholders and service providers.
Asia-Pacific growth advice
Once you have established here, a wide range of services and programs are available to use NSW as a springboard into Asia. We can help you identify opportunities to expand in the region.
Visa and Skilled Migration support
Our Business & Skilled Migration Program is highly supportive of NSW’s growing tech industries and precincts. The program attracts new and emerging digital technology capabilities and skills, provides visa and migration advice to businesses, and nominates high potential migration candidates to live and work in NSW.
These initiatives have spurred the growth of digital technology businesses across the state and are available to all organisations considering investment opportunities in NSW.
Contact us
Contact Investment NSW us today to find out more about investment opportunities in New South Wales.
Last updated: 1 June 2022