LOCATION

FROM SURF TO SCREEN

Pinnacle Studios is situated in Helensvale, Gold Coast – a prime location in Australia’s premier screen production hub – boasting year-round sun, ample creative infrastructure and unbeatable world-class talent.

Perfectly positioned just off the M1 Pacific Motorway, Pinnacle Studios has the Gold Coast at your doorstep – only 12 km (8 miles) from the Surfers Paradise city centre, 37 km (23 miles) from Gold Coast International Airport, and 70 km (44 miles) from Brisbane International Airport.

With 2 train stations within 3 km (1.8 miles), convenient bus connections, and nearby shopping, restaurants, and cafés, the studios offer everyday convenience for cast and crew.

FROM SURF TO SCREEN

Pinnacle Studios is situated in Helensvale, Gold Coast – a prime location in Australia’s premier screen production hub – boasting year-round sun, ample creative infrastructure and unbeatable world-class talent.

Perfectly positioned just off the M1 Pacific Motorway, Pinnacle Studios has the Gold Coast at your doorstep – only 12 km (8 miles) from the Surfers Paradise city centre, 37 km (23 miles) from Gold Coast International Airport, and 70 km (44 miles) from Brisbane International Airport.

With 2 train stations within 3 km (1.8 miles), convenient bus connections, and nearby shopping, restaurants, and cafés, the studios offer everyday convenience for cast and crew.

THE GOLD COAST:
AUSTRALIA’S FILM-FOCUSED CITY

Queensland’s Gold Coast, just an hour south of Brisbane, is Australia’s preferred destination for filmmakers, offering an exceptional mix of landscapes and state-of-the-art facilities. From golden beaches and vibrant city skylines to lush subtropical hinterlands with rainforests, farmland, and rugged mountains, the region provides diverse, visually striking locations for any production. The Gold Coast is backed by Australia’s only local government to implement a dedicated Screen Attraction Program, providing unmatched support for filmmakers.

Easily accessible via two international airports – Coolangatta and Brisbane – and supported by a skilled, multilingual workforce, the city also offers world-class accommodation, dining, and shopping. With a subtropical climate and abundant sunshine, it delivers ideal filming conditions year-round.

Gold Coast
Filming Locations

Visit the Gold Coast Reel Scout Locations Directory to view detailed images of over 150 filming locations in the region, or download the Film Gold Coast Location Book.

THE GOLD COAST:
AUSTRALIA’S FILM-FOCUSED CITY

Queensland’s Gold Coast, just an hour south of Brisbane, is Australia’s preferred destination for filmmakers, offering an exceptional mix of landscapes and state-of-the-art facilities. From golden beaches and vibrant city skylines to lush subtropical hinterlands with rainforests, farmland, and rugged mountains, the region provides diverse, visually striking locations for any production. The Gold Coast is backed by Australia’s only local government to implement a dedicated Screen Attraction Program, providing unmatched support for filmmakers.

Easily accessible via two international airports – Coolangatta and Brisbane – and supported by a skilled, multilingual workforce, the city also offers world-class accommodation, dining, and shopping. With a subtropical climate and abundant sunshine, it delivers ideal filming conditions year-round.

FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL INCENTIVES

Australia offers a highly attractive incentive framework for screen productions, with substantial incentives available through federal, state and local government programs. By combining multiple incentive streams, eligible productions can significantly reduce overall production costs and maximise on-screen investment – making Australia one of the world’s most competitive production destinations.

Australian Federal Government Incentives:

Australia’s generous federal film incentives for screen production attraction include: 30% Location Offset, up to 40% Producer Offset and 30% Post, Digital and VFX (PDV).

Queensland State Government Incentives:

Screen Queensland offers rebates for major productions, post-production/VFX work, and payroll tax, along with additional support for regional shoots and industry initiatives, making it the most competitive state in the country for film production.

City of Gold Coast Incentives:

The City of Gold Coast is the only local government in Australia to offer a Screen Attraction Program, providing both financial and non-financial support. In collaboration with key industry partners, it highlights the Gold Coast’s world-class film and television capabilities.