TASMANIA — Locations Overview
Capital City: Hobart
Population (Greater Hobart): approx. 250,000
Tasmania is recognised for its exceptional natural environments, distinctive heritage architecture and strong production value, offering locations that cannot be replicated elsewhere in Australia. The state is particularly valued for projects requiring rugged coastlines, temperate rainforests, alpine terrain, historic settlements and remote wilderness settings.
Hobart’s compact capital city footprint, combined with close proximity to regional and remote environments, allows Location Professionals to access dramatically different landscapes within short travel times. Tasmania has supported a growing slate of feature films, television drama, documentary and commercial productions, particularly those seeking strong visual identity and cinematic scale.
The state’s screen industry is supported by experienced local crews, a cooperative approvals environment and competitive state incentives that can be combined with federal offsets. While smaller in scale than mainland jurisdictions, Tasmania offers a focused, professional production ecosystem that rewards preparation and local knowledge.
Practical Considerations When Filming in Tasmania
Tasmania offers remarkable locations, but filming often involves environmental, heritage and weather-related considerations that require careful planning.
Hobart’s lower population density generally allows for easier access and reduced congestion compared to larger capitals. However, filming in the CBD, waterfront precincts, heritage areas and popular tourist locations still requires early consultation — particularly during peak visitor seasons and major events.
With Greater Hobart’s population at approximately 250,000, productions should still account for:
Limited infrastructure in remote and regional locations
Weather variability and seasonal access constraints
Heritage overlays in historic precincts and townships
Environmental sensitivities across public and protected land
Tasmania operates across multiple councils and state agencies depending on land tenure and location type. Approval pathways are generally clear, but timelines can extend when filming involves national parks, reserves, coastal areas or culturally sensitive sites.
Working with Councils & Agencies in Tasmania
Tasmania is a state where local experience and early engagement are critical.
For Location Professionals, particularly those new to the state, success depends on:
Confirming land ownership and jurisdiction early
Understanding council-specific expectations and processes
Allowing sufficient time for environmental and cultural consultation
Engaging the state screen authority early on complex or remote locations
Smaller productions often benefit from Tasmania’s cooperative approach, but should not underestimate the additional planning required for access, logistics and weather-related contingencies.
Agencies to Allow Extra Time For
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas)
Responsible for national parks, reserves, coastal areas and environmentally protected land.
Environmental assessments may be required
Drone use, night filming and high-impact activity require additional approvals
Remote locations often involve extended consultation and lead times
Parks & Conservation Authorities
Filming within wilderness areas, World Heritage-listed regions and conservation zones requires careful assessment and early engagement.
Councils Known for Practical Filming Pathways
Many Tasmanian councils are familiar with screen production and take a collaborative approach when applications are well-prepared and realistic. Turnaround times can vary depending on location sensitivity, seasonal factors and staffing availability.
As with all jurisdictions, outcomes improve significantly when Location Professionals understand local conditions and consult early.
Studios
Tasmania does not operate large-scale soundstage facilities comparable to mainland studio hubs. However, the state offers:
Purpose-adapted studio and production spaces in Hobart and Launceston
Strong post-production, sound and editorial services
Access to experienced crews accustomed to working across challenging environments
Productions requiring large-scale studio builds typically combine Tasmanian location shooting with interstate studio facilities.
State Screen Authority — Screen Tasmania
Screen Tasmania is Tasmania’s state screen agency, supporting production through funding, incentives and practical production liaison. The agency works closely with Location Professionals, producers and councils to assist with approvals, location strategy and navigating environmental and cultural considerations, particularly for regional, remote and high-impact productions.
First Nations & Cultural Heritage Considerations — tasmania
Location Professionals working in Tasmania must consider Aboriginal heritage, cultural responsibilities and Country-specific protocols as an integral part of the location process.
Requirements vary depending on land tenure, council jurisdiction, state agency oversight and the relevant Aboriginal community. Filming on national parks, coastal zones, waterways, regional land, reserves and culturally sensitive sites may trigger consultation, heritage assessments or formal approvals under Tasmanian legislation.
Early and respectful engagement is essential. Location teams should allow adequate time for consultation processes, ensure the appropriate Aboriginal organisations or representatives are identified and engaged, and follow any guidance provided regarding access conditions, activity restrictions, monitoring requirements or cultural sensitivities.
In Tasmania, understanding when Aboriginal consultation is required and how to navigate heritage obligations is a core responsibility of Location Professionals — particularly on projects involving regional, environmental or high-impact locations. Established local knowledge and relationships play a critical role in ensuring productions proceed respectfully, compliantly and without unnecessary delay.
tasmania
ALMG’s Tasmanian State Representative
SCREEN TASMANIA
Screen Tasmania is Tasmania’s state screen agency, supporting Location Professionals and productions through funding, incentives and practical production liaison across the state. The agency works closely with councils, state agencies and land managers to assist with approvals, location strategy and navigating environmental, heritage and regional considerations.
Screen Tasmania plays a key role in supporting productions filming in Tasmania’s unique natural and built environments, particularly those involving regional, remote or environmentally sensitive locations. The agency provides guidance on permitting pathways, local crew engagement and incentive eligibility, and supports both domestic and international projects working in the state.
Email: enquiries@screen.tas.gov.au
Phone: +61 3 6165 5070
Address:
Level 1, Hobart Town Hall, Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000
MAIN CONTACT: Alex Sangston | Manager, Screen Tasmania
alex.sangston@screen.tas.gov.au
Screen Tasmania Production & Location Support
Funding, incentives guidance and production liaison services
TASMANIAN Resources
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Screen Australia
Screen Australia is the Australian Government’s national screen agency, supporting the development, production, promotion and distribution of Australian screen content across film, television, documentary, online and interactive platforms. They provide funding, industry research, market intelligence and administer key federal programs including the Producer Offset and Official Co-production Program, helping productions navigate national frameworks and build sustainable screen businesses.
Email: enquiries@screenaustralia.gov.au
Phone: +61 2 8113 5800
Address:
Level 7, 45 Murray Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Screen Australia’s Upcoming Productions listings and industry data are widely used as a national reference point, although listings are curated and may not reflect early-stage or confidential productions.
NATIONAL Resources
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