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7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Trump's blockbuster tariffs threaten Queensland's booming film industry
US President Donald Trump's move to slap a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films has sent shockwaves through Queensland's booming screen sector — putting hundreds of millions in investment, thousands of local jobs, and Australia's 'Hollywood 2.0' reputation at risk. In a move aimed at 'saving Hollywood,' Trump announced he would target films produced overseas, claiming foreign governments were luring productions away with lucrative incentives. 'Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated,' Trump posted on social media. 'The industry is dying a very fast death.' Trump has taken aim at the government-backed incentives used to lure major productions Down Under — calling them a national security threat. 'They're given a lot of things, and the industry was decimated. If you look at how little is done in this country now, you think we were the ones – we used to do 100 – not long ago – 100 percent. 'Now we do almost, like, very little. It's shocking.' Gold Coast in the firing line For the Gold Coast — home to some of the world's biggest blockbusters like The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Thor: Ragnarok — the announcement has triggered real concern. 'It really is a kick in the guts for our film industry,' said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. 'We've spent millions building world-class facilities, and now we're being punished for doing it well.' Queensland's screen sector has exploded in the past decade — with over $600 million pouring into the state economy each year, and more than 6000 people employed across production, post-production, and support services, Tate said. New studios have sprung up across the state, helping cement 'Goldywood' as a go-to destination for international shoots. Just this week, Hollywood star Owen Wilson was spotted filming Rush, a major new thriller, on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. But as uncertainty over Trump's tariffs grows, local leaders fear the momentum could stall. Government and industry vow to fight back Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government would raise concerns directly with Washington. 'We obviously will be pressing our view about this to the US administration,' Wong said on Sunrise. 'It would be great if the United States and Australia could find a way to work together, because ultimately both countries do benefit from these huge blockbuster films.' Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek has called on the federal government to step in. 'We've built this industry from the ground up,' Langbroek said. 'We need to defend it.' Advocates have pushed back, too, arguing that strong collaboration between US studios and local crews has helped both countries thrive. Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner said the news 'will send shockwaves worldwide,' while the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) stressed the importance of protecting both foreign investment and homegrown storytelling. 'What is clear,' MEAA stated, 'is that we need strong local content quotas on streaming platforms to strengthen our own industry, stories, and jobs.' Tate said it was unclear how exactly the tariffs would be applied — whether based on filming location, post-production, or budget thresholds — but warned the messaging alone was damaging. 'It says 'Don't film outside the USA', despite Australia being one of their closest allies,' he said. 'We're not competitors, we're partners.' He added the impact would be hardest felt by the next generation. 'The big-name stars will be fine. 'It's the up-and-coming talent — our local crews, designers, technicians — they're the ones most vulnerable if work dries up.' He warned that private investment could be at risk. 'We won't pause our long-term vision, but if the private sector pulls back, we won't throw more money in just to keep up appearances.' For now, productions on the Gold Coast appear to be continuing as planned — although some may be fast-tracking completion before the tariffs take effect. Looking beyond Hollywood With the future of US-Australia film deals in question, some industry figures are already exploring new markets. Tate confirmed early talks with Bollywood producers are underway. 'Their industry is growing fast,' he said. He's committed to putting Australia — and especially Queensland — on their radar as the next global production hotspot. 'Maybe it's time we tailored scripts for South-East Asian markets or set more stories in places like Bali — broaden our storytelling, tweak our humour for different audiences.' With world-class studios, diverse locations, and incentives already in place, from India, South Korea and China. Industry leaders say diversifying partners will not just soften the blow — it could future-proof Australia's screen industry for the years ahead.
SBS Australia
05-05-2025
- Business
- SBS Australia
Donald Trump's 100 per cent tariffs on films would 'send shockwaves' in Australia's industry
The federal government says it will stand up for the Australian film industry, in response to 's 100 per cent tariffs on film productions made outside the US. "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States," the US president posted on Truth Social on Sunday. "Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated." Australia is such a popular location for foreign film productions, it is sometimes dubbed "Hollywood Down Under" with recent large-scale productions including The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Thor: Ragnarok. The federal government's location offset scheme offers a 30 per cent rebate for big budget film projects shot in Australia, with additional post-production rebates and state governments offering further sweeteners. But the imposition of tariffs could mean these incentives are no longer attractive enough for productions aimed at the massive US market. Trump's move will send shockwaves through the industry globally, according to industry peak body Screen Producers Australia (SPA). "At this stage, it is unclear what this announcement means in practice or how it will be applied and implemented", said SPA chief executive Matthew Deaner. "There are many unknowns for our industry, but until we know more, there's no doubt it will send shockwaves worldwide." But he did not specifically mention to reporters the film industry tariffs Mr Trump announced. Minister for the Arts Tony Burke said he was monitoring the situation closely. "Nobody should be under any doubt that we will be standing up unequivocally for the rights of the Australian screen industry," Mr Burke said in a statement. Foreign productions are big business for the local screen industry, according to the latest Screen Australia figures. Just under half of the $1.7 billion spent on screen production in Australia during 2023/24 was on international productions, with $767 million spent making foreign film and television. It's not yet clear how the tariffs might be imposed but they could also affect the export of Australian content to the US market, potentially making tickets more expensive for films such as George Miller's Mad Max series. In Mr Trump's announcement on social media, he described film incentives as a threat to the US by foreign nations. "This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday. Visit the to access articles, podcasts and videos from SBS News, NITV and our teams covering more than 60 languages.
The Guardian
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Trump's film tariff threat sparks concern in Australian movie industry
The federal government says it will stand up for the Australian film industry, in response to Donald Trump's 100% tariffs on film productions made outside the US. 'The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States,' the US president posted on Truth Social on Sunday. 'Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated.' Australia is such a popular location for foreign film productions, it is sometimes dubbed 'Hollywood Down Under' with recent large-scale productions including The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Thor: Ragnarok. The federal government's location offset scheme offers a 30% rebate for big-budget film projects shot in Australia, with additional post-production rebates, and state governments offering further sweeteners. But the imposition of tariffs could mean these incentives are no longer attractive enough for productions aimed at the massive US market. Trump's move will send shock waves through the industry globally, according to industry peak body Screen Producers Australia (SPA). Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email 'At this stage, it is unclear what this announcement means in practice or how it will be applied and implemented', said the SPA chief executive, Matthew Deaner. 'There are many unknowns for our industry, but until we know more, there's no doubt it will send shock waves worldwide.' The arts minster, Tony Burke, said he was monitoring the situation closely. 'Nobody should be under any doubt that we will be standing up unequivocally for the rights of the Australian screen industry,' Burke said in a statement. Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Foreign productions are big business for the local screen industry, according to the latest Screen Australia figures. Just under half of the $1.7bn spent on screen production in Australia during 2023-24 was on international productions, with $767m spent making foreign film and television. It's not yet clear how the tariffs might be imposed but they could also affect the export of Australian content to the US market, potentially making tickets more expensive for films such as George Miller's Mad Max series. In Trump's announcement on social media, he described film incentives as a threat to the US by foreign nations. 'This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat,' Trump's post said.
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Trump film tariff poses threat to Hollywood Down Under
The federal government promises to stand up for Australia's screen industry after Donald Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on film productions made outside the US. "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States," the US president posted on Truth Social on Sunday. "Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated." Australia is such a popular location for foreign film productions, it is sometimes dubbed "Hollywood Down Under" with recent large-scale productions including The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Thor: Ragnarok. The federal government's location offset scheme offers a 30 per cent rebate for big budget film projects shot in Australia, with additional post-production rebates and state governments offering further sweeteners. But the imposition of tariffs could mean these incentives are no longer attractive for productions aimed at the massive US market. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he has had a "warm and positive" conversation with Donald Trump, in which tariffs were discussed. But he did not specifically mention to reporters the film industry tariffs Mr Trump announced hours beforehand. Minister for the Arts Tony Burke said he was monitoring the situation closely. "Nobody should be under any doubt that we will be standing up unequivocally for the rights of the Australian screen industry," Mr Burke said in a statement. In his latest tariffs announcement on social media, Mr Trump described the film incentives as a threat to the US by foreign nations. "This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday. "It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!" It's not yet clear how the tariffs would be imposed but they could also affect the export of Australian content to the US market, making tickets more expensive for films such as George Miller's Mad Max series.
West Australian
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Trump film tariff poses threat to Hollywood Down Under
The federal government promises to stand up for Australia's screen industry after Donald Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on film productions made outside the US. "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States," the US president posted on Truth Social on Sunday. "Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated." Australia is such a popular location for foreign film productions, it is sometimes dubbed "Hollywood Down Under" with recent large-scale productions including The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Thor: Ragnarok. The federal government's location offset scheme offers a 30 per cent rebate for big budget film projects shot in Australia, with additional post-production rebates and state governments offering further sweeteners. But the imposition of tariffs could mean these incentives are no longer attractive for productions aimed at the massive US market. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he has had a "warm and positive" conversation with Donald Trump, in which tariffs were discussed. But he did not specifically mention to reporters the film industry tariffs Mr Trump announced hours beforehand. Minister for the Arts Tony Burke said he was monitoring the situation closely. "Nobody should be under any doubt that we will be standing up unequivocally for the rights of the Australian screen industry," Mr Burke said in a statement. In his latest tariffs announcement on social media, Mr Trump described the film incentives as a threat to the US by foreign nations. "This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday. "It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!" It's not yet clear how the tariffs would be imposed but they could also affect the export of Australian content to the US market, making tickets more expensive for films such as George Miller's Mad Max series.
