Unlocking Private Investment in Australian Screen Content
Private investment in Australian film is rare — seen as too risky and too opaque…
Welcome to Premiere Pictures
Reclaiming Australia’s Screen Future
Through Domestic Investment Structures – This proposal boosts private investment in Australian film, keeping IP, revenue, and creative control with local investors instead of flowing overseas.
Our Vision
Reclaiming Australia’s Screen Future
Australia produces world-class film content that generates billions in global revenue — yet Australian creators, investors, and the economy capture only a fraction of that value. Premiere Pictures exists to change that.
Our mission is to build the leading Australian-owned production and sales company, ensuring creative control and wealth remain where they belong — in Australia.
25+
Years of Experience
The Problem:
Mad Max
Created by Australians, owned by Warner Bros (USA).
Babe
Filmed in NSW; franchise controlled by Universal Studios.
Happy Feet, Moulin Rouge, The Lego Movie
All global hits made by Australians, yet owned by foreign studios.
Each success brought only months of employment but exported decades of profit.
The International Production Trap
“We’ve been subsidising others to own our stories.”
- A foreign studio films here with government subsidies.
- The production wraps and leaves.
- The studio owns all rights and IP forever.
- All income flows overseas, while Australia gains only short-term benefits.
“We’ve been subsidising others to own our stories.”
The Streaming Trap
Global platforms demand total ownership and perpetual rights.
Australian producers lose all future participation — every dollar and all cultural control go to the platforms.
Why Capital Stays Away
Less than $100M is invested in Australian film annually — out of $3.5T in superannuation and $9T in property.
High risk and opaque deals
No standardised structures
High entry levels ($1M+)
Long lock-up periods (5–10 years)
No exit markets
THE EINSTEIN PRINCIPLE
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t, pays it.”
~ Albert Einstein
Premiere Pictures applies this principle to screen finance—compounding rebates and sales revenue into a rolling slate of premium productions, while delivering fixed returns to investors.
Our Solution – Own the IP
Owning Our Stories, Keeping Our Wealth
Our model ensures every project we touch remains 100% Australian-owned — protecting creative control and securing long-term financial rewards for local investors and storytellers alike.
Maximise Rebates & Tax Benefits
We leverage up to 60% in federal and state production rebates and ATO tax deductions, lowering investor exposure from day one.
Channel Domestic Capital
Premiere Pictures connects super funds, private investors, and family offices directly to Australian film production.
Retain IP and Manage Sales Locally
Our productions remain 100% Australian-owned, with all intellectual property and distribution rights retained domestically.
Deliver Annual Dividends and Long-Term Growth
By owning IP and managing global revenue streams, investors benefit from consistent annual dividends and sustained wealth creation over time.
Why It Matters
- When Australians own their IP, we keep:
- Export income from international sales
- Sequel and remake rights
- Merchandising and ancillary revenues
- Library value that compounds for decades
Every successful film could retain $33M–$133M more wealth for Australia.
International Precedents
- Nations that kept ownership built lasting creative wealth:
- United Kingdom – Owns *James Bond* and *Harry Potter*, multi-billion franchises.
- South Korea – *Squid Game* and *Parasite* drove a $10B+ content export boom.
- France – Retains full rights to French cinema as cultural and economic policy.
- Canada – $2.2B domestic-controlled production industry annually.
Australia can — and must — follow suit.
The Opportunity
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
With ownership, that capital builds national wealth — not temporary wages.
Australian superannuation = $3.5 trillion
Diverting just 0.1% = $3.5B for domestic screen investment
Global streaming spends $60B+ annually on English-language content
Our Blog
Our blog features insights, updates, and stories covering the latest trends, industry developments, and creative ideas. Each post is designed to inform, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations.
The Hidden Flaws in Australia’s Film Finance System
Australia offers generous incentives like the Producer Offset and Location Offset, which successfully attract international…
Why Australia’s Film Wealth Flows Overseas
Despite producing global hits like Mad Max, Happy Feet, Babe, and Moulin Rouge, Australia misses…
Building a Fair Future for Australian Storytellers
Premiere Pictures stands for domestic ownership, international reach, and enduring value. We have the talent, the stories, and the support — all that’s missing is the capital to keep profits at home.
