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.

Of 174 titles that entered production during the period, 71 were Australian productions, representing AUD$1.1 billion ($727 million) in spending on local content — a 14% year-over-year increase. However, this marked a decline in Australian prod

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