Sydney Global Film Studio

Sydney, and NSW, have a critical shortage of screen production space, with the only major film studio located at Moore Park (Disney Studios Australia).

The screen industry has indicated that the shortage of production space has resulted in NSW turning away major international and high-end local productions, which have moved interstate or overseas.

In the three-year NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy, the NSW Government committed to meeting demand for production space. The second major film studio will ensure that NSW can continue to be the home of screen production in Australia, attracting investment and creating new jobs in the state.

The NSW Government has committed a capital contribution of $100 million, set aside in a capital fund, to secure a second film studio in Sydney. An allocation from the capital fund, as a co-investment, will be determined through the market process.

The EOI commenced on Monday 9 March and closed on Thursday 7 May 2026.

EOI submissions will be evaluated and a shortlist determined to inform the next stage of the process.

The NSW Government sought businesses and consortia with demonstrated experience establishing and operating major film studios and other large commercial projects.

Submissions will be evaluated against the NSW Government’s objectives to strengthen capacity, attract international blockbusters, support local production, create local jobs, and ensure NSW remains the nation’s screen powerhouse.

The location of the film studio will be determined as part of the market process. In line with the commitment in the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy, the initial focus is on ensuring Sydney remains the leading location for Australian and international productions.

The Capital Fund is a co-investment that is designed to create jobs and secure long-term economic returns, ensuring NSW remains competitive with other jurisdictions, both nationally and internationally.

The screen and digital games sectors generate $1.2 billion into our state economy and supports over 13,500 jobs. Without adequate infrastructure, trained crews and Government support, productions go elsewhere and communities lose out.