Drama production expenditure in Australia reached an unprecedented AUD$2.7 billion ($1.78 billion) in 2024/25, marking a substantial 43% increase over the previous year, according to Screen Australia‘s newly released Drama Report.
The record spending reflects comprehensive growth across the sector, fueled primarily by high-budget feature films and subscription video-on-demand production. International activity accounted for AUD$678 million ($448 million) of the increase, with foreign productions contributing significantly to the overall uplift.
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