Some of the state’s best and inspiring locations are highlighted in a new video aimed at gaining a foothold in the lucrative Hollywood film industry.
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And Lord Howe was one of the featured locations.
The popular and beautiful getaway destination was featured alongside sandscapes, north of Newcastle; eerie plains, Monaro; and snow-capped peaks – the Snowy Mountains. As well, footage of NSW greenery, beaches, and shores and a range of modern, industrial and historic buildings are being pitched as location sites.
The three-minute ‘a place for every story’ video also highlights how the NSW scenery can double for locations across the US, Britain, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and how the world-class Fox Studios is located just 10 minutes from the CBD.
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams said it was no surprise that Lord Howe Island starred as one of the most scenic and interesting areas of the state.
“I am delighted that the Port Macquarie electorate is being marketed on the world stage, because the potential gains for our region are enormous,” Mrs Williams said.
“Over the last two years, the state government’s Made in NSW fund has generated more than $300 million in production expenditure and almost 10,000 jobs.
“Much of this is spent in the regions and provides value for many years to come through increased tourism,” Mrs Williams said.
Minister for the Arts Don Harwin unveiled the video ahead of a marketing campaign aimed at Hollywood and international producers.
“With this video we wanted to showcase the NSW that filmmakers don’t see every day, and really promote the incredible choice and adaptability that our stunning statewide locations have to offer international filmmakers,” he said.
“NSW is hugely film-friendly and has a workforce dedicated to helping filmmakers through the entire process. We are delighted to be able to capture the best of our landscape offering through this teaser and excited to showcase it to Hollywood later this month,” Mr Harwin said.
The video will be used by arts, screen and culture agency Create NSW on an ongoing basis to promote the State to domestic and international filmmakers.