Australia offers an extensive range of production facilities and personnel. A list of these, as well as a large number of film, video and audio equipment suppliers with outlets throughout the country, can be found through the links below or in national industry directories like the Encore Directory and The Production Book. Gaffers and grips will fully equipped vans can also be found through the directories.

• ACT Filmmakers' Network (aka Aust. Capital Territory Filmmakers' Network)
  The ACT Filmmakers' Network is an incorporated development association formed to support independent film and television development in the Australian Capital Region. The Network provides opportunities for film, television and other screen related practitioners to access people, information and equipment needed to develop projects - important to any independent filmmakers needs.
  http://www.actfilmnet.org.au/
  
  
• Adimex
  Information and pricing on the leading production tools for broadcast, DVD and web streaming. Shop features regular specials and a complete catalogue of leading hardware and software for video production applications.
  http://www.adimex.com.au/
  
  
• ARRI Australia
  ARRI Australia comprises camera rental, sales and marketing for ARRI's entire product portfolio. The fully equipped camera rental offers the latest ARRI cameras and lenses and a wide selection of on-set consumables. ARRI Australia also offers comprehensive lighting, camera and digital intermediate systems sales and service.
  http://www.arri.com.au
  
  
• Atlab
  The Atlab Group has film processing laboratory and post production facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland in New Zealand and the Warner Roadshow Studios in Queensland. The site includes Atlab staff contacts, technical info (faq's) on many laboratory services, and a glossary of film terminology.
  http://www.atlab.com.au
  
  
• Audio Loc Sound Design
  Audio Loc provides sound post production services and facilities to the Australian and International film and television industries.
  http://www.audioloc.com.au/
  
  
• Audio Sound Centre (ASC)
  ASC is the location sound equipment destination serving the world from Sydney, Australia and offering a comprehensive insight into professional sound equipment for sale or hire.
  http://www.audiosound.com.au
  
  
• Australian Satellite Services
  Australian Satellite Services is a provider of complete satellite communication solutions for defence, education and private sector customers. It also provides turnkey solutions to the entertainment industry such as The Survivor 2 and 3 productions, by offering satellite communication facilities between the filming location and the headquarters overseas.
  http://www.ascs.com.au/
  
  
• Big Bang & Fuzz
  Production Music and Sound Design libraries for creative professionals in TV, radio, multimedia, advertising and film.
  http://www.bigbangfuzz.com/
  
  
• Centre for Learning Innovation
  The Centre for Learning Innovation houses a multi-camera broadcast studio. Four cameras, an acoustically treated soundstage, a full lighting grid, vision and audio control, and is fully equipped for live broadcasts or for pre-records. Soundstage dimensions: 10M x 12M x 6M high. Available as a dry hire, or with crew.
  http://www.cli.nsw.edu.au
  
  
• Centre Video Production
  Centre Video Production (CVP) has a range of camera facilties and crews for external hire.
  http://www.scec.com.au/cvp
  
  
• City Dub
  City Dub is South Australia's largest media services facility. We began over ten years ago during which time we have developed an excellent reputation, providing the largest range of DVD, CD, video, audio, data and related services in Adelaide.
  http://www.citydub.com.au
  
  
• DIGIHIRE
  DIGIHiRE provides affordable, high quality digital hire products. Our main focus is in the formats Mini DV, DV and DVCAM. We hire editing systems using Apple Mac platforms running Final Cut Pro. We also hire out Digital Betacam and SP Betacam as well as a range of production equipment including lighting kits and audio equipment.
  http://www.digihire.com.au/
  
  
• Digital Docklands
  This site describes the work carried out by Monash University in developing communications strategies for the multimedia industry. The work is being carried out in collaboration with the Australian Film Television and Radio School, and the industry.
  http://www.ctie.monash.edu.au/digdock/
  
  
• Digital Media World
  DMW Online is a gateway to the world of computer arts, video, digital imaging, design and creativity including news, reviews and profiles of the digital content creation community. DMW also publishes the invaluable Creative Services Directory, a comprehensive listing of companies providing services and products plus education and training.
  http://www.dmw.com.au/
  
  
• Digital Pictures Imagestream
  Offers a range of duplication and distribution services. Clients can access information about their masters and order release material on this website.
  http://www.imagestream.com.au
  
  
• dLux media arts
  dLux media/arts supports all genres of moving images, film, video and digital. dLux media/arts site provides information about dLux media/arts events, publications and links to all screen culture organisations in Australia
  http://www.dlux.org.au/
  
  
• DVfootage.com
  DVfootage provides independent cinematographers and stock footage providers with an online interface for management, retrieval, preview, sale and delivery of motion images. You maintain control of all aspects of your media including branding, logging, pricing and licensing.
  http://www.dvfootage.com
  
  
• Essential Film & Video Productions
  Promotion of film transfer services, short film production and editing, wedding videos, promotional videos, broadcast quality advertising/production facilities.
  http://www.efvproductions.com.au/
  
  
• Film & Television Institute, WA Inc (FTI)
  The Film & Television Institute is the premier professional development centre for independent screen production & events in Western Australia. It provides an alternative pathway to the film and television industry through education, exhibition, equipment and production resources and is supported by its membership, corporate partners, ScreenWest and the Australian Film Commission.
  http://www.fti.asn.au/
  
  
• Film and Tape Sales (FATS)
  FATS is dedicated to servicing the film and broadcast industries with a complete range of services; Australia's supplier of magnetic media, a major manufacturer and distributor of finished VHS and DVD product as well as broadcast equipment hire. You can order products and find useful industry information on this website.
  http://www.fats.com.au
  
  
• Film Broken Hill
  As one of the five regional offices in New South Wales Film Broken hill identifies resources for the filmmaker including the services of crew ,facilities, transport, incentives, climate & travel conditions. The site also includes a photographic locations gallery.
  http://www.filmbrokenhill.com/
  
  
• Film Cars Australia
  With 18 Years Experience in supplying action and specialised vehicles for Film, Television and Commercial Productions for local and overseas clients.
  http://www.filmcars.com.au/
  
  
• Film Central NSW
  A short distance from Sydney, Film Central NSW offers locations ranging from mountains, forests, lakes and rivers, heritage streetscapes and architecture, racing tracks, industrial sites, mines, foreign country lookalike locations, rail lines and rolling stock, vintage aircraft, historic motor vehicles and horse-drawn vehicles.
  http://www.filmcentralnsw.com
  
  
• Film Illawarra
  Film Illawarra works with five regional councils in NSW to promote the region as a potential film location, and to facilitate the work of filmmakers. The website provides a database of locations and resources, as well as details about local film policy, and information about the local film scene.
  http://www.filmillawarra.org.au
  
  
• Fox Studios Australia
  Information on production studios and facilities, shopping, dining and entertainment at Sydney's Fox Studios.
  http://www.foxstudios.com.au
  
  
• Frame, Set & Match
  Post production company for telecine, edit, online, titles and special fx.
  http://www.fsm.com.au/
  
  
• FX Illusions Pty Ltd
  Provides an excellent insight to the services provided by FX Illusions. It includes a company overview, together with information on projects previously undertaken including: theatre, television, theme parks, motion pictures, live shows and much more. Specialising in special effects and automotive engineering, there are some amazing things to see. Take the hit, our diversity in excellence will amaze you.
  http://www.fxillusions.com.au
  
  
• In Shot
  Product Placement services to the Australian film and television industry.
  http://www.inshot.com.au
  
  
• Metro Screen
  Metro Screen is a centre for independent screen production, training and exhibition. Metro's vision is a strong independent Australian screen culture which is innovative, representative and diverse. The site contains information about Metro's accredited and short video, television and new media training courses, video and new media facilities and range of cultural projects.
  http://www.metroscreen.org.au/
  
  
• Miller Tripods
  Professional camera support systems.
  http://www.miller.com.au/
  
  
• Omnilab Media
  With over 500 full time staff located in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland spread across 16 media businesses, Omnilab Media are a great partner for productions that come to Australia for wonderful locations and creative talent. Our people, our technology, our partners and our clients are what make Omnilab Media a multi award winning company.
  http://www.omnilab.com.au/
  
  
• OPEN Channel
  Open Channel Co-operative has served as Victoria's leading community media resource centre for independent film, video and television production for twenty one years. A place where emerging screen practitioners can gain experience and acquire skills. It provides support services and facilities for filmmakers and community groups.
  http://www.openchannel.org.au
  
  
• OTC Productions
  OTC Productions is a software company that specialises in digital asset, content & production management systems for the film industry. Our systems are used to save costs and increase security by easily, efficiently and securely managing the large amounts of data & digital files generated on a film production.
  http://www.otc-productions.com
  
  
• Panavision Australia
  Panavision Australia is the largest supplier of film equipment to the motion picture industry in Australia and the South East Asian region. Panavision has an extensive range of Panavision Cameras and Lenses, Arriflex 16 & 35mm Camera and Lighting equipment, plus other camera, lighting, and grip equipment.
  http://www.panavision.com.au
  
  
• Picture Hire Australia
  Picture Hire Australia is a rental house that specialises in the dry hire of broadcast & professional production equipment. Be it the best in Standard Definition or High Definition cameras, VTRs, lighting, sound or grip equipment, we have the range and expertise to offer a complete service.
  http://www.picturehire.com
  
  
• Preferred Media Environmental Film Storage
  Specialist environmental storage for films in industry standard environmental conditions. Barcoded, catalogued, tracked and managed with state-of-the-art systems. Long-term prepaid storage available.
  http://www.preferredmedia.com.au/
  
  
• Production Kit Co, The
  Digital Betacam rentals, Sydney, Australia. Broadcast digital camera kits and accessories for hire. (16:9/4:3). Excellent quality and reasonable rates. With or without crew.
  http://www.productionkit.com.au
  
  
• QPIX
  QPIX is committed to developing independent production and screen professionals in Queensland, and to linking the state's sector to the industry at a national and international level. QPIX provides a range of integrated services to enable the development, production and exhibition of Queensland film, television and digital media. QPIX provides screen practitioners with access to equipment and facilities, lowcost production offices, professional production advice, information services, production opportunities, screening opportunities, key industry-focused training and a wide range of professional development.
  http://www.qpix.org.au/
  
  
• Quinto
  Supplier of professional broadcast equipment.
  http://www.quinto.com.au
  
  
• Screen Australia Studios
  Film Australia Studios is an alternative production base, providing quality services and facilities for the Australian film and video industry.
  http://www.filmaust.com.au/studios/introduction.asp
  
  
• Sono
  Sono provides professional graphic and multimedia design services to the film and music industries, including cover art, advertising, photo retouching, & website design.
  http://www.sono.com.au
  
  
• South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
  The SAFC provides financial assistance for the development and production of films and videos, promotes the South Australian film industry and its services, develops the creative talent base, and operates production and sound mixing facilities. The studio and sound mixing theatres attract business from the rest of Australia and overseas and include production offices for independent production companies. South Australia offers a payroll tax exemption based on the economic benefit to the state.
  http://www.safilm.com.au
  
  
• Wide Angle Tasmania
  Wide Angle Tasmania supports emerging Tasmanian film and video culture by offering short courses, video camera and lighting hire, editing and post production equipment hire, screenings and seminars.
  http://www.wideangle.org.au/