AN INTERNATIONAL movie stuntman plans to build a film studio on the Mid-North Coast.
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Grant Page, whose credits include the Aussie classic Mad Max, wants to build the movie studio and sound stage in the township of Kendall, 35km south of Port Macquarie.
Kendallwood could be used to film television advertisements, documentaries and larger Sydney productions, and be a base for location shoots, Mr Page said.
“We have everything [movie-makers] can possibly need for locations,” Mr Page said, such as nearby rainforests, rivers, lakes and the Pacific Ocean.
Mr Page is considered a pioneer in his field and has worked on 240 movies and countless television shows.
He is still working full-time.
The 70-year-old, who is enlisting his industry contacts, said the renowned Australian Film, Television and Radio School had expressed interest in the project.
Already a team of 25 Camden Haven volunteers has demolished a factory at Tea Gardens, 190km south of Port Macquarie, and hauled it back to Kendall for use at the studio site.
The factory is in storage.
The studio, earmarked for Kendall Showground, also would involve the area’s film industry professionals and the younger generation keen to tap into their wealth of experience.
The project had captured the area’s community spirit, Mr Page said.
Discussions have been held about donations. The site also could be used by residents.
Kendall’s Paul Macindoe is organising the project in the Camden Haven.
He expects it would cost $360,000 to bring the project to fruition, but hopes voluntary help and donations will bring down the cost.
“The sky is the limit and it is great for Kendall,” Mr Macindoe said.
Mr Macindoe has been in touch with the area’s MPs Peter Besseling and Rob Oakeshott.
Project organisers will ask for government funding.
A development application is yet to be lodged.
