2009 – 2010 Annual Report
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Screen Queensland Annual Report 2009-2010 Screen Queensland Annual Report 2009-2010 01 Photocredits (cover): The Tree. This page: Gyton Grantley in Beneath Hill 60. Contents 03 08 48 Introduction Development & Production Unit Appendix i Funding Decisions 2009/10 04 10 Message from the Chair Screen Culture Unit 54 Appendix ii Award and Nomination 05 11 Recipients 2009/10 Message from the CEO Financial report 06 Highlights 02 Screen Queensland Annual Report 2009-2010 03 Photocredit: Sea Patrol. Introduction Screen Queensland's role is to develop and Vision support the local screen industry, attract production to Queensland, and celebrate an active screen culture across the State. Screen Queensland supports and promotes Locally, the State is a growing force in a creative, innovative and commercially Australia's film industry landscape and a sustainable screen industry in Queensland key contributor to the creative health of our nation. that makes productions designed to entertain Globally, Queensland is known for its and connect with worldwide audiences. stunning locations, talented crew, and attractive financial incentives. 04 Message from the Chair It gives me great pleasure to present production filmed at various locations In the past year, Jim Soorley, Des Power Screen Queensland’s Annual Report for the around South East Queensland, bringing and Phil McDonald stepped down as Board financial year 2009/10, a year of change an economic impact of $126 million, members. I would like to thank them and success for the agency and the wider not only to the film industry but to the all for their energetic and very valuable Queensland industry. tourism and hospitality sectors as well. contributions during their tenure. We also It created over 2,500 jobs, providing work welcome John Menzies, Chris Nyst and This is the first report to be presented and invaluable experience for the state’s Cathy Overett as new Board members, by the agency under its new name and crew. bringing to our deliberations a wealth of reflects its new direction and focus on the industry knowledge and experience. local screen industry. Last year was also successful for the St. George Bank Brisbane International As we enter the 2010/11 financial In 2009/10, $143 million of domestic and Film Festival, with 27 sold out sessions year, we look forward to continuing international production expenditure was recorded – the highest number in the to support Queensland’s talented generated in Queensland from projects festival’s history. screen practitioners as we grow and receiving direct investment or support develop the screen industry and take from Screen Queensland. This helped Following last year’s festival, Screen our place on the world stage. generate over $257 million in economic Queensland announced that in 2010 BIFF activity for the Queensland economy, and would move from its regular mid-year date created over 5,200 jobs. to November, starting a new chapter in the event’s history. Domestic production in Queensland increased with an average annual During the 2009/10 financial year, Screen expenditure of $58.32 million over the Queensland welcomed Maureen Barron last five years. International production to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Professor Peter Coaldrake levels received a boost this year with the Her knowledge and experience have been Chair production of The Chronicles of Narnia: a valuable asset to the company over the The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The last 12 months and she has been a major Walden Media and Twentieth Century Fox force in the drive to refocus and affirm our position in the industry. Screen Queensland Annual Report 2009-2010 05 Message from the CEO This year has been one of refocus, The first Writers’ Room proved a huge expenditure in Queensland and indicates re-evaluation and renewal for Screen success with over 100 applications the strength and sustainability of the Queensland; one that has seen greater submitted for the five places available, Queensland industry. engagement with the industry, the unearthing a mass of writing talent in introduction of updated screen support Queensland. Screen Queensland also enjoyed a programmes and a new name. successful year of screen culture activities The Development Attachment programme including the 18th annual St George Bank The name change reflects our renewed resulted in three practitioners being placed Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF), focus on the Queensland screen industry, with local production companies, helping with attendance figures increasing by 42%. and the social, cultural and economic the transfer of skills and strengthening Next year will also see some major changes benefits the industry brings to our state. local development slates. to our Screen Culture programme including Internationally, the name firmly positions a change of date for the St. George Bank us in Queensland with its world-class The enthusiasm of the local industry BIFF to November and our unique festival talent, facilities and locations. in turn translated to success on the of films for young people, Cine Sparks, screen. Despite the competition in growing in its mid year timeslot. The launch of Screen Queensland’s new the international market for location suite of screen support programmes production, we were pleased that The change of dates will enable BIFF during the year followed an extensive Queensland benefitted from the to form a closer relationship with the consultation process with the industry, production of The Chronicles of Narnia: Asia Pacific Screen Awards, creating an providing practitioners with an opportunity The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The extended period of film activity for South to engage with the organisation and Walden Media and Twentieth Century East Queensland. each other. Screen Queensland will Fox production continued our success at continue this consultative and connected attracting world class filmmakers These successes provide a stable approach through our Industry Networking to work alongside Queensland’s own foundation for Queensland’s prosperity Programme, which will see a series of skilled practitioners. and I look forward to working with the targeted events run throughout the year. industry in realising this potential. It is particularly pleasing that domestic Included in these new programmes are two production continues to prosper in fresh initiatives designed to support the Queensland with a five year average development of the Queensland industry: production level in excess of $58 million. the Writers’ Room and the Development This production level is on par with Attachment programme. the average international production Maureen Barron Chief Executive Officer 06 Highlights Screen Queensland achieved some strong • Financial support from Screen • The blockbuster feature The Chronicles and positive outcomes for the state and Queensland throughout 2009/10 of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader industry in 2009/10. led to over $257m in economic completed filming in November 2009. activity and the creation of over The production resulted in considerable • $143m worth of Queensland production 5,200 jobs across the state.* media attention in Queensland as well expenditure was generated from as generating $126 million in economic funding approvals of $9.2m through • Queensland recorded $65m activity and creating over 2,500 jobs. our screen support programmes of domestic production in and included seven feature films, Queensland in 2009/10, five telemovies/TV series and two increasing 52% from last year. documentaries. Screen Queensland Annual Report 2009-2010 07 Photocredits (previous page L-R): The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; James Cameron on the set of Sanctum; The Pacific; Brendan Cowell in Beneath Hill 60. This page (L-R): A Heartbeat Away; Beneath Hill 60; Chopper Rescue 2 ,Reef Rescue 2; Sisters of War and Charlotte Gainsbourg in The Tree. • The James Cameron executive • The HBO - Steven Spielberg series • Attendance at the St. George Bank produced thriller Sanctum 3D, filmed The Pacific, which filmed in Brisbane International Film Festival at the Village Roadshow Studios, Queensland in 2007, received 24 Emmy increased by 42% from 2008/09. generating $25 million in economic Award nominations including for benefits for Queensland and creating Queenslanders who worked on • Screen Queensland launched a new 518 jobs. the production. suite of screen support programmes following industry consultation. • Queensland filmed Australia/France • Screen Queensland launched the first co-production The Tree was selected Writers’ Room programme, yielding to close the 2010 Cannes International more than 100 entries. * Multipliers measure the effect of investment on an Film Festival. economy. Screen Queensland uses Australian Bureau of Statistics multipliers for film production and regularly consults on appropriate use of multipliers in the film industry with other agencies. 08 Development & Production Unit What We Do Highlights for 2009/10 Development The Development and Production Unit is In 2009/10 Screen Queensland provided Screen Queensland launched two new focussed on supporting and promoting $9.2 million funding through our screen development programmes during the a creative, innovative and commercially support programmes, resulting in year with the Writers’ Room and the sustainable screen industry in Queensland. $143 million of Queensland production Development Attachment programmes This year a new suite of screen support expenditure, generating