Fremantle Australia Production Services is a fully integrated division of Fremantle Australia – Australia’s largest and most prolific production house.
End-to-End Production Services for your next Production
Part of the global Fremantle group, our point of difference is our depth of expertise and considerable scale. From our executive project management and incentive stewardship to our full-service back-end care in finance, post-production, legal, and human resources, our size and capacity allows us to guarantee exemplary creative execution for productions of any scope.
Our global mission – to be the place creatives call home – guides the way we operate. In working with teams at all stages, from early development to the depths of production, we see our success in facilitating your success, all here in Australia.
Who we are
Operating since 1959 and under the Fremantle banner since 2006, Fremantle Australia has produced thousands of hours of content across scripted, factual, entertainment and reality, including the Emmy award winning Heartbreak High for Netflix.
Globally, the Fremantle group is a world leader in production and distribution, operating in over 180 countries and producing more than 11,000 hours annually across the Fremantle portfolio of companies. Our strategic partnerships span the Fremantle group, from Element Pictures (Normal People) to The Apartment (Oscar nominated The Hand of God), enabling us to scale our services and leverage our relationships to bring your project to life.
What we do
Our unique position within a highly sophisticated production company group makes us the best placed provider of end-to-end production services in Australia. We can expedite project set up and employ our team of over twenty across finance, legal, and human resources to provide security and safety for producer, commissioner and financier. Additionally, with an integrated post house, we can run local post services internally for incentive eligibility purposes.
With our experience, we also have particular expertise in end-to-end production workflows for global streamers, projects with complex logistical challenges such as marine units, stackable Australian incentive procurement, and multi-country photography.
Our offering is infinitely customisable, and in the spirit of creative excellence our initial consultation work is fee-free to assess best fit.
Why Australia
Australia is the world’s premier production destination, especially for its unparalleled diversity of locations. A strong match for almost anywhere on Earth, Australia has frequently doubled for North America, Europe, and South-East Asia, with extensive desert, coastal, urban and forest environments.
Beyond that, its depth of crew, world class studio facilities and VFX vendors, stable political environment, competitive state-based incentive programs and favourable exchange rates make it a highly compelling destination both creatively and financially.
Our team
Brett Popplewell is an Emmy and AACTA-nominated producer with over 30 years of experience in premium television and film across Australia, the U.S., and international markets. With more than A$700 million in production value and over 500 hours of scripted content, he has worked with every major Australian commissioner and helped bring high-profile U.S. and UK projects to local screens. His diverse slate includes acclaimed series like Heartbreak High, Wentworth, The Starter Wife, Salem’s Lot, and the AFI-winning Bastard Boys, which he co-created. His film credits include Daybreakers, Bait 3D, Sanctum (co-produced with James Cameron), and the Deepsea Challenge 3D documentary for Cameron and National Geographic.
Since joining Fremantle in 2016, Brett has overseen and produced key titles including Hoges, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Significant Others, Rock Island Mysteries, and Bay of Fires. Appointed Head of Drama for Australia in 2021, he now oversees scripted strategy and development for local and international productions . Under his leadership, Fremantle became an industry leader in safe production practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Known for his creative ambition and global outlook, Brett continues to shape Australia’s screen storytelling with projects that are bold, distinctive, and culturally resonant.
The team is supported by the considerable expertise within Fremantle Australia
