OUR South Australian film industry has proved itself as a leading player of nationally acclaimed film and TV in recent times with the release of the future cult classic horror film Talk to Me and the latest announcement of Netflix’s Desert King.
Despite blows to Australia’s art budget year after year, our film and television industry has pushed through to become internationally renowned as a premier location for screen productions.
Since the establishment of the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) in 1972, our state has seen major productions filmed and produced on home soil.
What has been called the biggest Netflix show to come to South Australia is also set to feature local homes as the backdrop for a brand new outback western series Desert King.
Lewiston, Two Wells, Angle Vale and Virginia residents recently took to a Facebook community group after receiving letters notifying them that their property had been scouted to appear in the show.
The six-episode neo-western series is set to be an explosive drama about power, family, land and legacy, fully filmed and produced in our back yard.
Supernatural horror film Talk to Me produced by SA duo Danny and Michael Philippou in association with SAFC has also made massive waves in cinemas across the world, earning $72.6 million in the worldwide box office.
The Bunyip also recently caught up with one of many local talents and homegrown Elizabeth director Pete Williams before his new film debuts at the Adelaide Film Festival.
The South Australian film sector’s remarkable creativity and proven track record have underscored its need for continued funding and support both within government and the local community.
The film sector massively contributes to the local economy.
Its ability to tell compelling stories that resonate globally makes investing in film for Australia’s future a wise choice.
