Australian Screen News: Location Fund Top-up | Sydney Trains in the Spotlight

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We hope you didn’t miss the recent Australian Government announcement of an additional AU$400m for Australia’s Location Incentive Fund. If you did, then scroll down to find out more and how we can help!

Screen NSW presents Sydney Trains showcasing diverse locations available to filmmakers and offering exceptional film-friendly support in this month's Location Spotlight.

XM2 Pursuit captured footage from abandoned cities in Europe and Los Angeles during lockdown. Don't miss this fascinating video and explore their techniques used to film these rare scenes.

Check out screen news and updates from around Australia including, what’s filming in New South Wales and the Gold Coast and Screen Queensland's new COVID-safe work plan.

Stay connected and stay safe.

The Ausfilm Team

AU$400m added to Australia's Location Incentive Fund. This is positive news for international productions interested in filming in Australia.
On how to apply, contact Ausfilm's Erin Stam: erin.stam@ausfilm.com.

SYDNEY TRAINS: INDUSTRIAL, HISTORIC, ULTRA-MODERN, GRUNGE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION
The dedicated Commercial Filming Team at Sydney Trains has been very supportive to the screen industry with film-friendly access to its stations, fleet and assets for over 25 years. Find out more about these incredible and unique locations and how to gain special acccess.

XM2 PURSUIT CAPTURES EMPTY CITIES

XM2 PURSUIT filmed unique aerial perspectives of the impact of COVID-19 across abandoned cities in Europe and Los Angeles in lockdown.

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WHAT'S (S)HOT IN NSW

Milestone moment: Australian TV series The Secrets She Keeps premieres on BBC1 Primetime and ABC’s drama Wakefield resumes filming in New South Wales next month.

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DOWNLOAD QUEENSLAND'S COVID SAFE PLAN

Queensland's Screen Sector COVID Safe Work Plan is a live document that offers up-to-date practical advice drawing on a range of resources. It sets out the steps to safeguard cast, crew and the community, in the production environment and workplace.

GOLD COAST FILM INDUSTRY EMERGES FROM LOCKDOWN

Queensland's screen industry has restarted after months idle due to the COVID-19 lockdown, with the Gold Coast-shot fantasy series The Bureau of Magical Things leading the charge.

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METHOD STUDIOS HOLDS A MASTERCLASS

Method Studios participated in the Asian Academy Creative Awards Masterclass, the two-day event was held virtually.

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VICTORIAN VFX AND ANIMATION REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

It’s no secret that Melbourne is a leader in VFX and animation. Victorian companies worked on projects like: Spider-Man: Far from Home, Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns and Christopher Robin. Explore the companies behind the VFX magic.

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CUTTING EDGE DOES QUIRKY COMEDY…QUICK!

Cutting Edge helps to bring a little humour into US and Australian living rooms. Check out their facilities and capabilities.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS

To strengthen their position in the UK and the US, Beyond acquired Seven Studios UK in London and purchased Seven West Media’s shares in 7Beyond joint venture in Los Angeles.

HOLLYWOOD'S KATE WALSH EXPLORES WESTERN AUSTRALIA

When Hollywood actress Kate Walsh found herself stranded in Perth during COVID-19, she reached out to Screenwest to learn more and support the local screen industry.

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