Filmed on location in Queensland, including the Gold Coast and surrounds, Australia provided a seamless stand-in for the lush Amazon in Sony Pictures’ hilarious meta-comedy Anaconda. Supported by all levels of government, the production tapped into the very best of Australia’s screen capabilities and film-friendly environment.

In our latest Ausfilm Insider, Producer Andrew Form and cast members Paul Rudd, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn, share why they loved working with Australian crews, and the unbeatable lifestyle that came with it. With more than 300 Australian practitioners contributing to the film, discover how Australia continues to deliver major international productions — and why it’s an emphatic “yes” from filmmakers around the world.