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As we all adapt around the world to an ever-changing COVID-19 environment, Australia continues to support film and television production activity with crews, cast and government agencies working together to uphold strict COVID-Safe practices.  International productions continue to receive exceptional support and advice from Australia’s state and territory screen agencies and Ausfilm's leading travel companies. All of whom are at the forefront of this ever-changing environment. 

Screen Queensland takes us on a deep dive into outback Queensland for the reality TV show Australian Survivor, featured in this month's Australian Location Spotlight. Also this month in the First Nations Spotlight we meet the talented Sumah Hurley; a 3rd Assistant Director working in Melbourne, Victoria and a proud Goreng Goreng woman.

Plus we've got the latest news from Australia's innovative post, sound and music companies who continue to take the lead in technology, delivering live remote post-production services to clients in the US, who can review from the comfort of their homes or offices. Check out: KOJO Studios streams colour grade live to LA; Trackdown score records remotely on two Sony Animation projects; Keeping you posted with The Post Lounge; Luma Pictures shares its work on Loki and RSP delivers 300 VFX shots on Disney's Jungle Cruise. Plus so much more!

We're excited to watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings which filmed in Sydney last year and releases in cinemas in the US next week and Film Victoria reports on Melbourne filmed thriller, Clickbait on Netflix this week. Grab the popcorn!

We hope you and your families are well and safe,

The Ausfilm Team

Endemol Shine Australia’s hugely popular reality TV format Australian Survivor filmed in Cloncurry in outback Queensland, showcasing the arid, rugged beauty of this rural township.

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Film Victoria talked to Sumah about why she moved to Melbourne from Goreng Goreng, her family's traditional country in Queensland, her inspirations and mentors, her favourite gigs to date and more.

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While open source data sets currently exist, USD ALab is the first real-world implementation of a complete USD production scene.

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Executive Director of Post & VFX, Marty Pepper was colour grading in Adelaide, South Australia with the films DP Matthew Chuang located in Hollywood. 

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The Melbourne studio shares their work on Marvel's hit series including how they created Miss Minutes.

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Adelaide and now Brisbane-based, Rising Sun Pictures applies its skill in photo-real environments producing stunning recreations of the Amazon rainforest.

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Trackdown remote scores on not one, but two Sony Animation projects! Find out how Trackdown can bring your score to life without leaving Los Angeles.

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Meet the management team at The Post Lounge with studios across three states of Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne and recently in Sydney. They can service your production from anywhere and they will always "find a way to make it work"!

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Adelaide-based VFX Supervisor Malte Sarnes has over 15 years of VFX experience working across feature films, TV and commercials.

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Bringing California to Melbourne, Netflix’s latest Original series is described as “a taut, propulsive, twist-filled cyber thriller”.

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Screen NSW update us on Roar an eight-part Apple TV+ series which filmed an episode in Sydney. Kidman is executive producing as well as starring, and Made Up Stories (Nine Perfect Strangers) are executive producing.

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A massive sinkhole in Los Angeles that funnels you to 10,000 BC! What's not to love about NBC’s latest edge of your seat series La Brea? Filmed in Melbourne, the series premieres on September 28. Check out the trailer and BTS photos!

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With the right planning and right partners in place, becoming a sustainable production is an achievable goal with benefits far outreaching the environment.

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The SAFC reports on the acclaimed South Australian series, set to break further ground in the US market with Hulu coming on board for season 2.

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Filmed in New South Wales, RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service has net sales to six international broadcasters including in the US, UK, Sweden and Belgium.

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Filming in Queensland, the latest international production attracted to Australia will film at Village Roadshow Studios and keep the Gold Coast busy from February 2022.

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Netflix and NBCU will be co-commissioners on this series about an American crook hiding out in a small Australian reef community in Far North Queensland, posing as the new church Reverend.

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