How Film-Ready Is Your Australian Production?

Discover your production readiness score in just 4 quick questions. We'll evaluate your budget planning, crew strategy, regulatory compliance, and post-production preparation against the seven critical mistakes that derail Australian film productions. Get your personalised risk assessment and a clear action plan to protect your project.

How are you currently approaching your production budget?

We've created a rough estimate based on what we think things cost We've researched general Australian crew rates and equipment costs We have detailed line-item budgets with local quotes and a 10% contingency We have comprehensive budgets with 15% contingency, state-specific rates, and travel cost analysis

What stage are you at with pre-production planning and location scouting?

We've found locations that look great on camera and are ready to shoot We've scouted locations once and have a basic shooting schedule We've visited locations multiple times, assessed logistics, and have a detailed schedule with buffer time We have comprehensive pre-production with storyboards, multiple location visits, permit verification, and realistic scheduling accounting for Australian weather

How confident are you about your crew selection and regulatory compliance?

We're using whoever is available and haven't looked into permit requirements yet We have crew contacts but haven't verified their experience; we know permits exist but haven't applied We have experienced department heads and have researched permit requirements for our state We have proven experienced crews, all permits secured, insurance in place, and compliance verified with state film commission

What's your plan for post-production (editing, sound, colour grading, VFX)?

We'll handle it quickly in-house after shooting wraps We've allocated some budget and time but aren't sure if it's realistic We've allocated 20% of budget to post-production with experienced professionals lined up We have 20-30% budget allocation, professional facilities booked, experienced editors and sound engineers engaged, and realistic timelines for each phase